Series Resources
sermon-based study guide
This guide is designed to guide a group discussion around the weekend sermon. You can also use this as an individual, but we highly recommend finding a friend and inviting them to discuss with you. Menlo Church has Life Groups meeting in-person and online using these guides. We’d love to help you find a group.
What you will find in this guide: A discussion guide for groups and individuals. If you are using this as an individual be sure to engage with each question in a journal or simply in your mind as you prayerfully consider what you heard in the sermon and seek to discover what God is inviting you to know and do.
Study Guide: Gethsemane - The Agony of Surrender
Connect
- Easter is approaching which can remind us of our traditions around holidays, so what were your childhood Easter traditions?
Engage
Read Matthew 26:36-46
- What do you notice about Jesus in this passage?
- What does Jesus ask his disciples to do in these verses?
- What do you notice about the humanity of Jesus in this passage?
Apply
- Phil says, “Jesus can relate to your suffering, to your surrender, to your agony, the tragedy of what you are going through.” How does this idea impact your view of Jesus and how you pray or move towards God?
- How can we shift our perspective to see suffering as an opportunity for spiritual growth?
- What spiritual practices can help you cultivate a heart of surrender?
Prayer
Take a moment to pray together, asking God for guidance in finding wonder, surrendering worry, and trusting in God’s majesty.
Going Deeper
Lent: The Path of Surrender Devotional:
Embark on a profound spiritual journey with this immersive guide crafted to navigate the sacred season of Lent. Each day, you will experience surrender to God as a way towards self- discovery, freedom, renewal, and deeper intimacy with Jesus as you reflect upon his life, death, and resurrection. Download the YouVersion Bible App to find our devotional.
Menlo Midweek Podcast:
Tune in every Wednesday for a conversation with the previous week’s speaker. It’s a deeper dive into the message and an engaging time to learn, reflect, grow—and have fun.