Community Group Questions
5.10.26
1. Seeing Jesus Clearly
In your own words, what do we learn about Jesus from placing John 2:1–12 (the wedding) next to John 2:13–25 (the temple)?
Where do you tend to prefer a “one-dimensional” version of Jesus?
How does this passage challenge or expand your view of Him?
2. What Was Really Wrong?
The temple activity was meant to facilitate worship—but it became a barrier. Where do you see that same dynamic today?
In churches?
In culture?
Even in your own life?
3. The Heart of Jesus
The sermon emphasized that Jesus is “jealous for people,” not against them. What does that mean to you personally?
Where have you experienced Jesus removing barriers in your own life?
Is there any area where you’re still trying to “earn access” to God?
4. Making Room
“On Team Jesus—we make room.” Where is it hardest for you to make room for others?
Preferences (music, comfort, routine)?
Types of people (background, lifestyle, differences)?
Time and availability?
5. From Simpson to Us
A.B. Simpson had a moment where he had to choose: protect comfort or follow Jesus outward. When have you faced (or avoided) a moment like that?
What might it look like for you to take one step “outward” right now?
Locally? Relationally? Globally?
6. A Response That Moves
The message ended with: “The gospel doesn’t just stop with us—it flows through us.” What is one concrete step you feel God might be asking you to take this week?
Pray: “God, what is my next step?”
Go: Is there a person or place He’s putting on your heart?
Make Room: What’s one way you can intentionally create space for someone else?
Group Practice:
Close your time by actually doing what the sermon invited:
Sit in silence for 1–2 minutes
Then pray: “God, here I am… send me.”
Invite anyone who’s comfortable to share what came to mind