Servanthood: The Way to Greatness

We would like some greatness, please... (Mk 10:35-37)

Three shocking statements from Jesus about the path to true Greatness:

1. SUFFERING isn't optional. (Mk 10:38-40)

Philippians 3:10 - that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death...


2. SERVING isn't optional. (Mk 10:41-44)


3. It's the path JESUS himself took. (Mk 10:45)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 10:32-45

1. In your opinion, what makes someone "great"? How does Jesus' teaching impact your view of greatness?
    
2. Why do you think suffering is a necessary component of the Christian life? How would you encourage a Christian friend who is enduring suffering?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for each other to grow in a "servant of all" attitude.

Let The Children Come: A Lesson On Child-like Faith

Jesus and the Children (Mk 10:13-14)


The Joshua Parallel (Mk 10:15)


Child-Like Faith Is:
Not trying to OVER-INTELLECTUALIZE the things of God.

HUMBLING yourself.

Taking God at His WORD.


Jesus Blesses the Children (Mk 10:16)

Guest Speaker - Levi Keller

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 10:13-16

1. What is it about children and their faith that make them a prime example for Jesus to use when talking about the type of faith we must have to enter the Kingdom of God?
    
2. Why don't adults have the same type of faith that as children do?
    
3. What is an area or situation in your life in which you have not had a child-like faith?What attribute(s) of child-like faith can you grow in to improve in this area?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for childlike faith in your group!

Marriage: God's Unchanging Plan

Why God Hates Divorce, and Why You Should, Too

1. Divorce is caused by SIN . (Mk 10:1-5)


2. Divorce destroys God's WORK . (Mk 10:6-9)

God's Plan for Marriage:


1. Will never CHANGE . (Mk 10:6a)



2. Is for a MAN and a WOMAN . (Mk 10:6b)


3. Is turning TWO people into ONE person. (Mk 10:7-9)


3. Divorce leads to more SIN . (Mk 10:10-12)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 10:1-12

1. Why did Jesus say divorce was caused by "hardness of heart" (Mk 10:5)? What does that say about how God views divorce?
    
2. Read Deuteronomy 24:1-4. What is the actual command regarding divorce? Why did God make such a commandment?
    
3. How would you respond to someone saying to you, "The Bible doesn't say marriage has to be between a man and a woman. If two gay people love each other, why shouldn't they get married?"

Breakout Questions:
Discuss how you can be a more godly spouse. Pray for strong marriages in your group!

Sin: Serious Business

Sin is Serious....

1. ...because it can INFLUENCE others. (Mk 9:42)



2. ...because it can DESTROY you. (Mk 9:43-48)



3. ...because it can rob you of POWER . (Mk 9:49-50)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 9:42-50

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another!

Unity: Whose Team Are You On?

Why Shouldn't I Oppose Other Ministries?

1. Because it's about Jesus' NAME , not yours. (Mk 9:38-39)



2. Because Jesus draws the LINE , not you. (Mk 9:40)



3. Because Jesus is the JUDGE , not you. (Mk 9:41)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 9:38-41

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another!