Small Group Questions

To spark discussion and turn your eyes to Jesus

Discussion Questions

Note- there will be no discussion guide next week (4/20). Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with a party!


Hook

  • Can you think of a time when you had unmet expectations—and it turned out to be a good thing? What happened?

Book (Read: Matthew 21:1–9)

  • Pastor Erica talked about the expectations the Jews had for Jesus' “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem. In what ways did He meet their expectations, and in what ways did He challenge them?

  • What is the significance of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey? What does that reveal about the nature of Jesus’ Kingdom?

Look

  • How do the expectations we have of Jesus influence how we view Him? What are the dangers of having wrong expectations of Jesus?

  • How can we identify the places in our hearts where we hold incorrect expectations of Him? Are there any you are currently struggling with?

Took

  • Are there areas in your life where you’ve felt Jesus hasn’t met your expectations? How have those unmet expectations been painful—and how have they been good?

  • What are some ways our Small Group can better align our expectations with who Jesus truly is?

Prayer

  • Pray that your group would receive Jesus for who he is, not our false expectations of him!