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Sermon on the Mount Week 4 “God’s Law”

  • Matthew 5:18-20


    1. How did you view God’s laws before this message?

    2. Do you see them in a new light now? If you do, how do you view them now?

    3. How do you think the Law can help you become more like Jesus?

Challenge: Are there certain things in God’s law that you struggle to follow or understand? If so, reach out to a spiritually mature adult and talk about them.



Sunday Morning Worship

Godly House Rules! (Part 4) - Going Deeper Questions

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Question #1: How do you typically respond when someone else’s desires or opinions conflict with yours? Would those who know you best describe you as “submissive” or “self-centered”? In what specific ways can you “arrange yourself under” others out of reverence for Christ this week? (Think home, church, or workplace relationships.)


Question #2: How does your understanding of Christ’s humility (Philippians 2:5–7) shape your daily attitude toward others? What areas of your life are hardest to surrender to God’s authority or to the leadership of those He has placed over you? Why?

Question #3: Husbands: How does your love for your wife compare to Christ’s love for the Church—sacrificial, selfless, sanctifying? What would change if you viewed your role that way every day? Wives: What does it look like to submit to and respect your husband “as to the Lord”? How can you do that without feeling inferior or silenced?


Question #4: What practical things can you do this week to strengthen your marriage—through words, time, prayer, or service? 


Question #5: Children and teens: How well are you honoring and obeying your parents “in the Lord”? What makes obedience difficult for you? Parents: Are you leading with both love and discipline, or have you leaned too far toward either harshness or permissiveness?


Question #6: What’s the difference between discipline and punishment in your home? Which do you practice more often—and why? If you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian, how are you shaping your children’s hearts toward Christ rather than simply managing their behavior?


Challenge: 

  1. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where you have operated in unacceptable behavior (selfishness, disrespect, neglect, or rebellion). Then take a step of repentance - either privately before God or with the person you’ve hurt. 

  2. Each day, choose one intentional act of submission or service.

  3. Before next Sunday, gather your household—even if it’s just you and your spouse—and read Ephesians 5:21–6:4 together. Discuss what “proper behavior” looks like for your family. Pray together that your home will reflect Christ’s order, love, and humility.