Benjamin Murphy
Small Group Questions
Benjamin Murphy
Sermon Series Highlights
Sermon Series Highlights

Jesus On Tour

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Follow: Drop Everything

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Gospel in two words: REPENT and BELIEVE . (Mk 1:14-15)

Discipleship in two words: FOLLOW JESUS . (Mk 1:16-20)


What does it mean to follow Jesus?
1 Peter 2:21 - For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

How do I follow Jesus?
  1. Do it IMMEDIATELY.

  2. Leave some things BEHIND.

  3. Be in the WAY.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 1:14-20

  1. Is it possible to receive salvation without repentance? How would you describe repentance to someone? (Mark 1:14-15)
     
  2. What does it mean to “follow Jesus”? (Mark 1:17-18)
    Note: Remember the word “follow” in Mk 1:18 means “to be found in the same way”. What does that mean?

Breakout Questions:

  1. Is there anything in your life right now that is inhibiting your walk with Jesus? That is, “I believe I would be following Jesus better if I stopped ______________________.” What “net” do you need to drop? (Mark 1:18)
     
  2. Pray for one another.
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Ministry: Spiritual Preparation

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Gospel


  1. The King is Announced: EXALT Him. (Mk 1:1-8)

    2. How to humble yourself:


  2. The King is Affirmed: EMBRACE Him. (Mk 1:9-11)


  3. The King is Accomplished: JOIN Him. (Mk 1:12-13)
Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 1:1-13

Mark 1:7 shows John the Baptist’s humility. Rate yourself in these categories 1 to 10.

  • 1 = “I am so prideful in this area. I haven’t humbled myself at all!”
  • 10 = “I am so humble in this area, I have zero pride issues here. I am a regular Moses.” (I don’t imagine many 10s on a humility test, but if it’s true, it’s true!)
  1. I am serious about my sin. I regularly deal with it with God and confess it to others. I admit my weaknesses.
     
  2. I submit to authority. I know who my authority is, and I joyfully submit ­ at work, at church, in my home.”
     
  3. I serve others, putting their needs ahead of my own.
     
  4. I seek assistance and forgiveness from others.

Breakout Questions:

Pray for each other in the areas you struggle in humility.