Small Group Questions for the Week of February 14th

"Thinking Theologically" - Luke 9:28-36

1. Read Luke 9:28-36.
2. If you went back packing, where would you go? What three friends would you take along? Why?
3. Could you relate to Father Mike's stories about learning chemistry and English literature? Do you sometimes feel like Christianity and the Bible is something that is hard to understand?
4. What keeps you from "thinking theologically"? What does that mean?
5. Verse 28-29. "There is glory in the presence of God." Can you recall a time when you've felt God's presence? God's glory?
6. Verse 30-31. "Jesus died for our sins." What is the significance of Moses and Elijah's presence on the mountain?
7. Why were they talking about Jesus' "departure"?
8. Verse 32-25. "Jesus is the Messiah." What did Peter misunderstand?
9. Why did the disciples need to hear the Father's message in v. 35? Do you need to hear it?
10. How might reflecting on this passage help you this week as you live life back "down in the valley"?
11. Pray for one another...