Community Group Questions: September 7th-13th

September 7th, 2025
by Jay Beerley

Luke 22:63-71

Jesus Mocked

63 Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. 64 They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” 65 And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.

Jesus Before the Council

66 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.” 71 Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”

Small Group Guide: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Opening Prayer

Key Takeaways:

Jesus' identity is central to Christian faith and doctrine.
Jesus claimed to be the Messiah, Son of Man, and Son of God.
Understanding Jesus as fully God and fully man (hypostatic union) is crucial for our salvation.
Our personal confession of who Jesus is matters deeply.

Discussion Questions:

The sermon mentioned how comfortable we can become with blasphemy in our culture. How have you experienced this? How can we cultivate a greater reverence for God's name and character?
Why is it important to understand Jesus as both fully God and fully man? How does this impact our understanding of salvation?
The pastor gave an example of engaging with Mormon beliefs about Jesus. How confident do you feel in discussing your beliefs about Jesus with others? What areas do you feel you need to grow in?
Reflect on the question Jesus asked his disciples: "Who do you say that I am?" How would you personally answer this question? Has your understanding of Jesus changed over time?
How does Jesus' authority as the Son of Man seated at the right hand of God impact your daily life and decision-making?
The sermon emphasized the importance of doctrine. How can we balance growing in theological knowledge with maintaining a personal, loving relationship with Jesus?

Practical Applications:

Take time this week to write out your personal confession of who Jesus is. Reflect on how this impacts your life.
Choose a hymn or worship song that proclaims truths about Jesus' identity. Meditate on the lyrics and use it in your personal worship time.
Practice explaining the concept of Jesus being fully God and fully man to a friend or family member. This will help solidify your understanding and prepare you for future conversations.
Commit to reading one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) in the next month, focusing on Jesus' claims about his own identity.
Identify one area where you struggle to submit to Jesus' authority in your life. Pray and make a plan to grow in obedience in that area.

Closing Prayer

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