sermon questions Archives - Roland Park Presbyterian Church https://www.rolandparkchurch.org/tag/sermon-questions/ A warm, welcoming community of faith in Northern Baltimore City Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:59:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sermon Discussion Guide: Come and See: An Epiphany Mashup https://www.rolandparkchurch.org/sermon-discussion-guide-come-and-see-an-epiphany-mashup/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:59:14 +0000 https://www.rolandparkchurch.org/?p=8948 This week’s guide offers thoughtful reflection questions inspired by Pastor Mark’s sermon on invitation, discipleship, and radical hospitality. Designed for personal devotion or small group discussion, it helps us dive deeper into what it means to follow Jesus’ call to “Come and see.”

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]]> Scripture: John 1:35-51
Main Themes: Invitation, Discipleship, Accessibility, Refugees, Epiphany, Vulnerability, Love in Action 

Discussion Questions:

  1. The Invitation of Jesus
  • In the scripture, Jesus responds to the disciples’ curiosity with “Come and see.” What does this phrase mean to you personally?
  • Have you ever experienced an invitation that changed your life or perspective? How can the church model this same open invitation to others?
  1. Barriers and Hospitality
  • Pastor Mark emphasized both physical and internal barriers to community and welcome. What are some “interior barriers” we might carry that prevent us from fully welcoming others?
  • What steps can we take as individuals or as a church to practice radical hospitality?
  1. An Epiphany for Our Time
  • The story of the Magi following the star is a familiar Epiphany narrative. How does the idea of a journey toward something sacred resonate with you this season?
  • What does it mean for us today that the Magi went home “by another way”? Have you ever had an experience where you had to take a different path because of what you learned or felt God revealed?
  1. Faith and Refuge
  • The sermon references Pope Pius XII’s description of the Holy Family as a model for all refugee families. How does this framing impact your understanding of the nativity story?
  • Esau McCaulley warns against worshiping a vulnerable God while harming vulnerable people. What does faithful advocacy for displaced people look like for us?
  1. Living the Invitation
  • The star words are intended to guide us spiritually throughout the year. If you’ve chosen one, what word did you receive, and how might it shape your year ahead?
  • How can we, as a church and community, embody the invitation to “Come and see” in 2026 and beyond?

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