Sermon Study Questions 5.11.25

May 10, 2025 4:13 AM

Icebreaker Questions 

1. What’s the most memorable invitation you’ve ever received? (Was it to something fun, surprising, awkward, or maybe all of the above?)  

2. What’s something you said yes to that changed your life? (A job, a relationship, a move, a moment with God?)  

Dive Deep 

1. Read Luke 14:16-20. What were the excuses each person gave, and what do they reveal about their priorities? Why do you think they said yes initially but backed out when it was time to come? In what ways do we say yes to Jesus in theory but make excuses when it’s time to act? 

2. Read Luke 14:21-23. Who does the master invite after the original guests decline, and why is that significant? How does this reflect God's heart and the kind of people Jesus consistently pursued in His ministry? What does this parable say about who belongs in the Kingdom of God? Who in your life feels like they’re “outside the banquet”? How can you extend God’s invitation to them? 

3. Read Luke 14:24. What does Jesus mean when He says the originally invited guests will not taste His banquet? How does this tie in with the idea of saying yes to the first invitation, but not showing up for the second? Is there any area of your life where you’re saying “not yet” to Jesus instead of “yes”? How can you be more intentional about responding to Jesus’ daily invitations? 

Taking it Home 

1. Ask Jesus every morning this week: “What are you inviting me into today?” Write it down, text it to yourself, record a voice memo. Then take one step of obedience in response to His leading. Whether it’s forgiving someone, spending time in prayer, reaching out to a friend, or choosing integrity—say “yes” to the second invitation, not just the first. 

2. Think of someone in your life who feels forgotten, unworthy, or far from God, and begin praying for them by name each day this week. Ask the Holy Spirit to open a door to remind them they’re not just invited—they’re wanted at God’s table. Look for a simple talk with them, share your story, or extend an invitation to walk toward Jesus. You may be the voice God uses to say, “Come—there’s still room.”