Reflection Questions

1. Why do you think Mark mentioned Simone by name so his audience (the Roman church) could ensure they knew exactly who Mark was referring to in 15:21?
2. What struck you about today’s passage on the cross of Christ?
3. AT HOME: How can you deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow after Jesus this week? Month? Year? In your marriage, parenting, work, and free time?

Reflection Questions

1. What can we learn from Peter in Mark 14:66-72 about the dangers of pride?
2. What stood out to you from Mark 15:1-16?
3. TAKE HOME: Who or what is your Barabbas? Who or what in your life do you find difficult to give over to Jesus so He can be Lord of all?

Reflection Questions

1. What does this passage teach you about Jesus? Aka, what stood out to you or resonated with you as you read it?
2. Mark frames this sequence with certain details on purpose… what is the application of this passage for you, the reader?
3. TAKE HOME: How can you be more watchful and vigilant in your prayer life?

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?