Week 2 Group Questions

Small Group Questions for Matthew 3
 

1)  What’s the most disgusting thing you've ever eaten?

2)  Ask someone to read John 3:1-12 aloud.

3)  If you had to tell someone (in a concise way) what John the Baptist’s message was, what would you tell them?

4)  People were drawn to John the Baptist even though he’s described as “wild looking” and his message isn’t the feel-good message of the year.  Why do you think that is?  

5)  Why was John so angry with the Pharisees and Sadducees?

6)  In verse 11, John compares himself and his ministry to Jesus.  What do you notice about the comparisons?

7)  Read Matthew 3:13-17

8)  Why did Jesus get baptized?

9)  At his baptism Jesus is affirmed both by the Holy Spirit and the Father.  In fact the Father uses a tense of “pleased” that is indicative of a past, present, and future state of being pleased with Jesus.   What do you think that moment was like for Jesus?

10) Has God ever used a person in your life to deliver a hard message – possibly even calling out sin in your life?  What was that like?

11) If you’ve been baptized, what was that experience like for you?