Mark 6:1-29

FURTHER DISCUSSION

Why do you think Jesus’ hometown

people treated Him with resentment

and/or disdain?

Why do you think Jesus had such a

minimalist approach regarding

preparation for missional work? (vs.

8-9) And what were the disciples to

do if they were not welcomed,

or rejected? (vs. 11)

What might we learn from this about

our current approach to missional

work?

Mark 4:35 – 5:43

What is the relationship between fear and faith? How do they interact with each other?

Besides their physical ailments

(demons, bleeding, death) how did Jesus heal these people?

What was Jesus’ purpose in

performing these miracles?

How should we view miracles today?

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Mark 4: 1-34

Is story telling an effective

teaching technique? Why or why not?

How would you define the term “parable”?

Jesus tells four parables in this

passage. Which one impacts you the most?

What do you think it means to

have “ears to hear”?

Key Verse:

“Proclaim the Lord’s

greatness with me;

let us exalt his name

together.”

Psalm 34:3

Mark 3:7-35

Do you ever find yourself wanting

things Jesus can give you instead of just wanting Him (relationship)?

What is the significance of the

Apostle’s commissioning?

What do you think “binding the strongman” means?

Are you ever fearful that you may

have committed the “unpardonable” sin?

How does Jesus redefine family? How does this make you feel?

Mark 2:1 – 3:6

How is Jesus deliberately establishing His

authority in this passage?

Why were the religious leaders so

adverse to Jesus’ teachings? Does it

seem like Jesus was intentionally “in their

face” in these accounts?

Are there people you are reluctant to

befriend or socialize with? How can we

encourage each other to see everyone

as Jesus does?

Did Jesus eliminate fasting and keeping

the Sabbath or put them in perspective?

Explain.

Mark 1:16-45

Does being called by Jesus always

mean leaving something? Why or why not?

What does it mean that Jesus “has authority” over sickness and evil

spirits? What does Jesus’ authority over these things look like today?

Why do you think Jesus made alone time with God and prayer a priority?

How do these ministries – calling, teaching, healing, casting out evil – begin to show us who Jesus is?

Mark 1:1-15

Is there a benefit to having four different versions of Jesus’ story? Why or why not?

What might Mark mean by “the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ?”

Why is it important that Mark included references to OT prophecy regarding both John the Baptist and Jesus?

What does Jesus’ baptism show about the nature of God and the Trinity?

Matthew 22:34-40; 28:16-20; Luke 5:27-32; Ephesians 4:11-13

For Further Discussion

What are some ways you have sensed God's calling in your

own life (or heard about in the lives of others)?

Could a person ever miss out on God's call in their life? If so,

how? If not, why not?

What do you think distinguishes God's voice and His calling

from other voices? How can you know if God is calling you?

What might God be calling you to today?