Sermon Outline:
- Christ is Great because He suffered to make enemies children
- Being a Child of God is Great
- It is great to receive someone because they bear Christ’s Name
- It is great to serve someone because they bear Christ’s Name
Family Discussion Questions:
- What were the disciples discussing on the road?
- Why were they silent when Christ asked them?
- What did Jesus tell them right before they had this embarrassing discussion?
- Why did God the Father exult, praise and honour Jesus?
- Why do some people not find Christ’s sacrifice to be glorious?
- Why is it important to remember that the greatest honour for a human is to be a child of God?
- How does the Name of Jesus make us God’s children?
- Why did the disciples want to stop the man from using Jesus’ name?
- What are ways that we “receive” people in Jesus’ Name?
- What are ways that we serve people in Jesus’ Name?
- What are some ways that people receive and serve people (or refuse to do so) which deny the Gospel?
- How can we pursue the change of heart in what and who we see is great?
