New Hope Podcast

Discussion Questions:

1. Share a time when you saw God work through you in an extraordinary way.

2. How can we overcome our fears and trust God with our challenges?

3. In connection with Sunday's message, how can we ensure that we remain humble and grounded after experiencing God's blessings?

Application Questions:

Recount some of the successes of the past, both in your life & the 

life of the church. What part of those successes are 

wineskins rather than wine?

How do you know when it’s time for new wineskins (new methods 

of ministry)?

How do changes cause us to be more dependent on God?

Casting Out legion | Mark 5:1-20

Application Questions:

Why might Jesus have used a process & discussion with the 

demons rather than just banishing them?

How often does God use a process in your life rather than a 

quick fix? Why?

Share your story of how Jesus saved you.

Who does the church usually want to see saved?

Who do we “seek out”?

How is that different than who Jesus sought out?

Who were some of the other people that Jesus sought 

out?

SEED-SOWING FOOLS

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Application Questions:

Review some of your evangelism attempts that seemed 

unproductive.

Review some of your evangelism experiences that were 

productive.

Have the responses to your evangelism attempts been 

predictable?

Any surprises?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

GETTING ALONG WITH THE FAMILY

Mark 3:20-21, 31-35

How has your family expanded & how did that affect your love for those already in the family?

Without using names, who in your family do you choose to love, even though it’s a challenge to love them?

If you come from a family where you don’t feel love & accepted, what does it mean for you to be loved & accepted into the family of God?

Pastor Mark shared several stories from his family. What are some of the meaningful stories from you family?

Are you making your family a priority? If so, how? How do they know you are prioritizing them?