Sermon Discussion Guide: 11/23/25

Sermon Recap

Title: Humble Freedom
Text: Matthew 17:22-27
Big Idea: You are free!

Outline:
I. The King's kids don't pay (17:24-25)
II. Freedom is not to be abused (17:26-27)
III. Jesus pays your way (17:22-23)

Discussion Questions

1. When you think of "freedom," what descriptions or images do you think of?

2. What, in this world/life, shackles us and robs freedom?

3. How do you in particular gravitate toward "working" over being "free"?

4. How can we misuse or abuse our freedom?

5. How do we live as royal sons and daughters, yet maintain humility like we see in Jesus?

6. What other "kingdom teachings" help describe and direct our lives into the alignment with the humble heart of Jesus?

7. How does Jesus paying your way actually change the way you live? Give real examples from the past week.