Unpacking the Message

Our message-based small group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00. Everyone is welcome!

Discussion Questions / February 1, 2026 / Matthew 8:5-17

1. When you hear the question, “Where does your faith live?”, what is the first honest answer that comes to mind?

2. Jesus was amazed by the centurion’s faith. What specifically about his faith do you think caught Jesus’ attention?

3. Why do you think the centurion didn't feel worthy of Jesus coming to his house? Does it encourage you that Jesus still performed the miracle?

4. The centurion had power, status, and connections—but still went to Jesus. What does this teach us about where faith belongs when life feels unstable?

5. In Luke 7, the centurion sends others instead of going himself. How does this differ from Matthew 8? 

6. Read Romans 8:31-35. When you pray, do you ever imagine Jesus interceding for you in prayer? 

7. Have your prayers become safe or routine? What might bold, faith-filled prayer look like for you right now?

8. Jesus healed Jews, Gentiles, women, the sick, and the spiritually tormented. What does this reveal about who Jesus values and how he treats the marginalized? (Women, Outsiders, Non-Jew)

9. “What you lean on in troubled times reveals where your faith truly lies.” Do you agree with this statement? How have you seen it work in your life? What do you tend to lean on first when things go wrong?

10. Jesus marveled at great faith and at unbelief. What do you think causes faith to grow—or shrink—in a person’s life?

11. If Jesus evaluated your faith this season—not your church attendance, but your trust—what do you think He would see, and what might He be inviting you to ask for?