Written in the Wounds

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Palm Sunday and Good Friday happen in the same week—celebration and suffering side by side. Have you ever experienced a “high and low” season at the same time? What was that like?

2. The sermon says, “The cross was not an accident… it was the blueprinted plan of the Carpenter.” How does it change your perspective on the cross to see it as intentional instead of tragic or reactive?

3. Read or recall Zechariah 9:9 and Jesus entering on a donkey. What does this teach us about the kind of King Jesus is—and how is that different from what people expected?

4. Psalm 22 describes details of the crucifixion long before it happened. What stands out to you most about these fulfilled prophecies, and why do you think that matters for our faith?

5. The sermon emphasized that Jesus chose the cross. Why is it important that Jesus was not a victim, but willing? How does that shape your understanding of His love?

6. “The cross reveals us… our sin made it necessary.” How do you personally respond to the idea that your sin contributed to the need for the cross?

7. The first step given was to look—not casually, but honestly. What does it practically look like for you to “slow down and really look at the cross” this week?

8. Repentance was described as turning, not shame. Is there an area in your life where you’ve been casual toward sin or resisting God? What would turning look like?

9. “Some of you believe in the cross… but haven’t received what it purchased.” Do you ever struggle to truly receive forgiveness and grace? What makes that difficult?

10. The final step is to respond. What is one specific way you feel God prompting you to respond this week (spiritually, relationally, or publicly)?