<p>Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen</p><p>23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time</p><p>Questions for Group Discussion</p><p>1. How is our situation similar to the situation of the first generation of the church as it waited for the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem?</p><p>2. Jesus warns the church that there are two ways they can be led astray. Where do you see evidence of these two ways in the life of the church?</p><p>3. Why is it important to know what to expect as we wait for Jesus to fulfill his promises?</p><p>4. How are we tempted to abandon Jesus’ mission for his church?</p><p>5. What is our hope as we wait? How do we encourage one another with this hope?</p>