LIFE GROUP Discussion Guide 

Starter

• 1.       Tell about someone you know who has rejected Jesus or has stopped following him.  In your opinion, why did they make that choice?

Going Deeper and Applying

• 1.       Read Isaiah 53:7
• a.       Jesus is very restrained when he is on trial and being crucified.  What does this teach us about the character of God?
• b.      Jesus willingly gave his life so the salvation plan of God could be accomplished.  What does this teach us about giving nature of God?
• c.       Jesus refused to protest or draw attention to his sacrifice.  What does this tell us about God’s love?
• 2.       Read Isaiah 53:8
• a.       Jesus threatened the status quo of the priests and Pharisees.  How does Jesus threaten our status quo?
• b.      Jesus was cut off from justice and fairness.  Do we treat Jesus fairly today?
• c.       We run away from people with the plague.  Today, why do people run away from Jesus?
• 3.       Read Isaiah 53:9
• a.       In what ways do you see people try to forget about Jesus?
• b.      What does it say about human beings that we seek to kill the one person who did no violence and never told a lie?

If someone were to ask you “What will you do with Jesus?” how would you respo