Reflection Questions

1. How does Mark 4:17 and understanding ‘fall away’ means serious spiritual failure help us to understand Mark 14:1-31 and what Mark is teaching us about
   • The Religious Leaders (vs 1-2)
   • Judas (vs 4-5, 10-11, 18)
   • The Disciples (vs 4-5, 26-31)
2. How do these men starkly contrast Mary of Bethany (the woman) in vs 3-9? Why does Jesus say that we will remember her? 
3. TAKE HOME: How should verse 21 change how you view your marriage? Parenting? Family? Work? Daily routines?

Reflection Questions

1. TAKE HOME: Mark dedicated 1/16 of his book to this sermon from Jesus. Why do you think Mark found this sermon so impactful and important to include in his gospel?
2. TAKE HOME: What were you encouraged by from Mark 13? What were you challenged by?

Reflection Questions

1. All three of these passages, Mark 12:18-27, 28-34, and 35-37, center around Jesus using the Old Testament to answer questions. What are Jesus and Mark teaching us about the importance of knowing our Bibles? 
2. According to Jesus in Mark 12:18-27 and 28-34, what does real religion/discipleship look like? What’s the implication for your own life? 
3. TAKE HOME: Ask your spouse, what are blind spots or areas in your life that you are more like the scribes in Mark 12:38-40 than you might like to admit. How can you apply the lesson of the widow in Mark 12:41-44 to your life?

Reflection Questions

1. What can we learn from Jesus in Mark 11:27-12:12 in how he addresses a hostile situation? How could you apply that to your own life? (He… asks a question vs 29, gives an example vs 1-9, and uses scripture vs 10)
2. Jesus asks who the inscription was on the coin… what is the significance and application of God’s inscription (Gen 1:27) on your life?
3. TAKE HOME: How does the parable of the tenants help us to understand why the crowds, religious leaders, and even ourselves at one point could miss it? Why should this parable make you appreciate Christmas and Easter?

Reflection Questions

1. How does thinking about Mark 11:1-11 through the context of a Roman audience, who has seen conquering generals enter Rome, help to provoke you to praise the Lord? 
2. In terms of Mark 11:12-26, what makes Jesus mad? 
3. AT HOME: Regarding your prayer/devotional life, what are some examples of big prayers you need to pray to God? Who are people that you need to tell the Lord that you forgive them?

Reflection Questions

1. How does the story of Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52 help us understand Mark 8-10 and what it means to be a disciple of Christ?
2. Why is it helpful and impactful to look to Jesus as our example of what greatness looks like? (Mark 10:42-45)
3. AT HOME: In Mark 10:32-45 Jesus references God the Father delivering (vs. 33) and preparing (vs. 38-39, 40). How have you seen God at work in your life for His Glory this past year? Last 5 years?

Reflection Questions

1. What do these two examples, children and the rich young ruler, teach you about salvation?
2. What do these two examples teach you about being a disciple/discipleship?
3. AT HOME: Jesus explains to his disciples in Mark 10:29-30 what he meant by Mark 9:21, “Treasures in heaven.” What is the cost of pursuing holiness and Christ? What is the reward?

Reflection Questions

1. What is the meaning of marriage?
2. How can we be salt (being a witness to others through your holiness) in your marriage based on the way Jesus views marriage in Mark 10:1-12?
3. AT HOME: What does Jesus teach us and model about dealing with tough questions in the Bible in Mark 10:3-9? How can that be beneficial and motivational to your own devotional life?

Reflection Questions

1. What is something that stuck out to you from this passage on greatness or holiness that you can apply to your life this upcoming year? 
2. Jesus mentioned hell multiple times in Mark 9:43-48. How does a biblical understanding of hell help us understand the importance of salt in Mark 9:49-50? 
3. AT HOME: Talk with your spouse about your definitions of greatness and holiness… How would you redefine those definitions in light of Mark 9:30-50? How can you pursue those this year?

Reflection Questions

1. What are ways we can encourage others (and even ourselves) to be like the crowd in Mark 9:15
   • To see Jesus
   • To be amazed at Jesus
   • To run to Jesus
   • To welcome Jesus into every aspect of our lives
2. What is Jesus teaching us in Mark 9:23 about hopelessness and faith? How are the two correlated? (Mark 9:29 could be helpful)
3. BONUS/DISCUSS ON THE WAY HOME: How is prayer an effective weapon for spiritual warfare? How should that affect the way we approach prayer?