Pastor Scott Grorud

Gospel Text: Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon Title: Stay in the Boat

What Does This Mean? (Questions about today’s worship theme.)

1. In light of the Old Testament, what was so significant about Jesus walking on the water?
2. What important difference is there between Peter’s two statements to Jesus?
3. For what reason did Jessu scold Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
4. How does this text urge us symbolically to “stay int he boat”?

Pastor Scott Grorud

Gospel Text Matthew 13:44-52

Sermon Title: Irrational Exuberance

What Does This Mean? Questions about today’s worship theme.

1. What was irrational about the exuberance of the farmer and merchant?
2. Why is irrational exuberance fully justified when it comes to the Gospel?
3. According to St. Paul,what makes the good news of Jesus an invaluable treasure?
4. How does the very goodness of the Gospel help to explain why many do not believe it?

Pastor Scott Grorud

Gospel Text: Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon Title: “Wise Infants and Restful Yokes”

What Does This Mean? Questions about today’s worship theme:

1. Why is the context of today’s Gospel text important and surprising?
2. Why is God’s kingdom “hidden…from the wise and intelligent”?
3. What is the challenge and promsie of Jesus’ exclusive claim to reveal God?
4. How can any “yoke” be “easy” and any “burden” be “light”?