TLR Leader Resources

YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID

You have heard it said that Jesus came to bring life and life to the full, but what if that idea isn’t what you expect? In his iconic Sermon on the Mount, Jesus flips the script, reshaping our understanding of success, purpose, and happiness. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into what it really means to follow him and how to experience the abundant life he wants for us. Join us as we explore these powerful teachings and discover a deeper, more fulfilling way!

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 5:17-20

QUESTIONS

1. What experiences have shaped your current understanding of God? What is a misunderstanding or false belief you’ve held that maybe has distanced you from God?

2. Talk about a time when you felt the pressure to be perfect in your faith. How did that impact your relationship with God and others?

3. Matthew 5:17 addresses the misconception that Jesus did not come to get rid of the law but to fulfill it. What does this teach us about God’s priorities? God wanted to make a way for us to be in relationship with Him. 

4. The bottom line for tonight’s message is, “Jesus died for heart transformation, not behavior modification.” Are you more focused on changing your actions or letting Jesus transform your

DIG DEEPER

Read Exodus 34:6-7. This scripture contains the first time God revealed his character. How does this compare to what you think about God?

When you think about “The Law,” what comes to mind? How does Jesus’ explanation in Matthew 22:37-40 compare to your idea of “The Law?”