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KING OF KINGS: Worship the King!


The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, March 31, 2013, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first.
 

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.
 

Explore:

Did you ever get baskets, candy or live chicks for Easter?

Tell about your earliest Easter experiences.

What does Easter mean to you now?

 
Scripture:  Philippians 2:5-11 and Matthew 20:19

 
Excavate:

What does it mean that Jesus was in very nature God?

What nature did King Jesus willingly put on?

We think highly of our human-ness but Jesus lowered Himself to be human.

Why was that such a big deal?
 

Extract:

Our American sense of justice makes what happened to our King almost unthinkable.

How do you explain Jesus’ obedience to the cross?

Why do we struggle with bowing to our King?

How can you confess Jesus Christ as Lord more effectively?

Regardless of what happens in our world today, JESUS IS KING now and forever.

Optional Worship:  “He is Lord”
 

Prayer:

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