After his encounter with hard-hearted Pharisees, Jesus welcomes and blesses children who exemplify what it means to embrace his kingdom.
Mark 10:1-12
How do your relationships reflect the heart of God?
How have you twisted the Word of God to fit your will?
Who is that person in the grocery store?
What would it take for you to be able to look them in the eyes and say, “God bless you,” and mean it?
Which NT directive do you have the hardest time following? (Great Commandment, Great Commission, or Great Compassion)
Mark 9:41-50
Big Idea: Jesus is calling us to deal with our sin radically or it will kill us. And the only way for that to happen is through Christ.
Mark 9:33-42
Mark 9:14-29
Mark 10:13-16
Mark 8:27-38
Mark 8:14-21
Mark 7:24-30
Application Questions:
1. If you were given the opportunity to have two minutes alone in a room with God…
a. What might prevent you from showing up?
b. What would you ask of him?
c. Would accept “no” for an answer?
2. How are you boldly and humbly going to Jesus on behalf of your kids?
3. How has pride prevented you from having your deepest needs met by Jesus?
Mark 7:1-23
What is the biggest problem facing the community that you live in? And what do you believe is the solution?
What rules have we made up and enforce that God himself did not establish?
How do our rules or our solutions reflect a love of God and a love for people?
How do you try to change yourself from the outside in?