On Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 5:12-16. This message was part 4 of our series, “Launch Day.” Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion. You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.
Sermon Questions:
- Pray
- Read Luke 5:12-16
- What are some examples of stories you are familiar with that started off with tragedy but end in triumph? Are there any parts of your life right now that feel like a tragedy and even (possibly) without hope?
- Jesus interaction with the leper gains greater impact when we consider the difficult plight of someone with leprosy in the first century. Imagine that you were this leper in these verses? What might you have been feeling/thinking as you approached Jesus with your request?
- Jesus was willing to heal the leper, demonstrating again, that nothing is too great for Him to overcome. He has ALL authority! How does this encounter give you hope for the areas of your life where you may be struggling with feelings of hopelessness?
- Leprosy has some symbolic connections to sin. In what way do you connect with this symbolic connection? Does it lead you to respond to Jesus (related to your sin) the way the leper does?
- The leper was a living letter sent by Jesus to the priests, announcing His arrival. What have you seen God do in the lives of others that reminds you of HIs greatness and power?
- Do you have a regular practice of talking to God in prayer? If not, follow Jesus onto your knees today in prayer to Him, and carve out some time to be alone with Him regularly in prayer.
- What stands out to you most from this message? Any particular takeaway?
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