Small Group Prep 4/5/26
Small Group Discussion Prep
Matthew 28:1-10
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
Block Diagram these verses
Monthly REACH Theme: Non-believing Family Member
Memory work
Book Themes:
1 Corinthians – Correction and Condemnation
2 Corinthians – Defense of Apostleship
Galatians – Justification by Faith Alone
Verse:
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6
Small Group Questions
1. Consider each of the evidences Matthew presents in our passage to prove the resurrection. Discuss the fact that while Christianity does require faith it is not a blind faith.
2. Discuss the fact that both Christ’s death and resurrection were necessary for our redemption. Why?
3. What does it look like to worship Christ daily? How should our faith, love, and submission to Christ compel us to live a life of worship?
4. Spend some time giving thanks to the Lord for His gift of salvation in Christ. How has revisiting the truth of Christ’s resurrection impacted you again this year?
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?
Matthew 28:1-10
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
- Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
- Read Matthew 28 from start to finish in one sitting
- Read Matthew 28:1-10 five additional times
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
Block Diagram these verses
- Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
- Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.
Monthly REACH Theme: Non-believing Family Member
Memory work
Book Themes:
1 Corinthians – Correction and Condemnation
2 Corinthians – Defense of Apostleship
Galatians – Justification by Faith Alone
Verse:
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6
Small Group Questions
1. Consider each of the evidences Matthew presents in our passage to prove the resurrection. Discuss the fact that while Christianity does require faith it is not a blind faith.
2. Discuss the fact that both Christ’s death and resurrection were necessary for our redemption. Why?
3. What does it look like to worship Christ daily? How should our faith, love, and submission to Christ compel us to live a life of worship?
4. Spend some time giving thanks to the Lord for His gift of salvation in Christ. How has revisiting the truth of Christ’s resurrection impacted you again this year?
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?