Buried: The Death of Jesus Christ

Review:

God is most ACTIVE when He seems most ABSENT .

1. He was PUNISHING sin. (Mk 15:33-34)



2. He was PROVIDING access. (Mk 15:38)



3. He was CHANGING lives. (Mk 15:39)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 15:33-47

1. Tell of a time that God seemed silent during a trial, but later on you saw how He was working during His 'silence'.
    
2. Why did Jesus feel forsaken (Mk 15:34)? What does that mean concerning you and your sin?
    
3. Explain the significance of the curtain being torn (Mk 15:38). What does this say about your access to God? Can anything change that? 

Breakout Questions:

Has your testimony this week been faithful to the love you have for Jesus Christ in both your words and actions? How? Pray for one another.

Crucified: The Execution of Jesus Christ

Review:

The Humiliation of Jesus Christ:

1. PHYSICALLY beaten. (Mk 15:21-24)
   



2. PUBLICLY shamed. (Mk 15:25-28)



3. PERSISTENTLY mocked. (Mk 15:29-32)

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Children's Questions:

Review with your child(ren) what happened to Jesus in this passage. Ask, "Why was Jesus treated like this? Why were the people so mean to Jesus? Why did He agree to die on the cross?" Tell them how God loves them and punished Jesus for all of the wrong things (sin) that we have done. Explain how Jesus took the punishment so we wouldn't have to.

Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 15:21-32

1. Why do you think so little is mentioned of Jesus’ physical suffering and so much is mentioned of His humiliation/mocking/etc?
    
2. Why did Jesus refuse the wine (Mk 15:23)? What is the significance of the refusal?
    
3. Why did Pilate write the inscription above Jesus: "The King of the Jews"? Did Pilate believe Jesus was the King, or was there another reason?

Breakout Questions:

Have you been encouraging/exhorting other in their walk with Christ this week? In what circumstances? Pray for one another.

Pilate: Asking the Right Questions

YOU Answer Pilate's Questions!

1. Is Jesus the KING ? (Mk 15:2)


• You have options:



2. What shall I DO with Jesus? (Mk 15:12)


• You have options:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 15:1-20

Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? What are some ways we choose "Barabbas" over "Jesus" today?

Breakout Questions:

Have you been patient, gentle, and forbearing in your relationships this week (spouse, children, friends, co-workers)? Where could you have done better? How will you improve? Pray for one another.

Failure: How the Mighty Fall

How to Completely Blow It:

1. Trust your own STRENGTH . (Mk 14:29, 31)



2. Disregard the WORD of God. (Mk 14:30-31)



3. Neglect PRAYER . (Mk 14:37, 40-41)



4. Worry about BLENDING in. (Mk 14:68, 70-71)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 14:26-31, 66-72

1. Define pride (Mk 14:29, 31). Why do prideful people have such potential to "completely blow it" like Peter did?
    
2. "You become like the people you hang around." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? What would this mean for a Christian trying to blend in with worldly people (at work, school, etc)?

Breakout Questions:

Did you abide through prayer and Bible reading this week? What specifically are you moved to change or apply this week and how are you going to apply it? Pray for one another.

Facing Injustice Like Jesus

You Have the Right to a Fair Trial?
10 Laws Broken in the Trial of Jesus:

1. No trials allowed during FEASTS . (Mk 14:12)


2. Trials must be PUBLIC . (Mk 14:53)


3. No trials allowed at NIGHT . (Mk 14:53)


4. No convictions allowed at NIGHT . (Mk 14:53)


5. Sanhedrin could investigate an accusation, not INITIATE . (Mk 14:55)


6. Witnesses had to AGREE . (Mk 14:56, 59)


7. The judge could not act as PROSECUTOR . (Mk 14:60)


8. No self-incrimination ALLOWED . (Mk 14:61)


9. Accused was to have a WITNESS . (Mk 14:63)


10. No sentences passed without waiting 1 DAY . (Mk 14:64)

Handling Injustice Like Jesus:

1. When falsely accused, speak NOTHING . (Mk 14:61)


2. When questioned, speak BOLDLY . (Mk 14:62)


3. When mistreated, trust GOD . (Mk 14:65)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 14:53-65

1. Why did Jesus not answer the false accusations (Mk 14:61a)? What example does this give us when falsely accused? How should we handle it?
    
2. Explain the significance of Jesus' answer to the high priest in Mk 14:62. Why did He say that?
    
3. BONUS: See how many laws the Jewish leaders violated that your group can remember. (I gave 10 Sunday.)

Breakout Questions:

Has your testimony this week been faithful to the love you have for Jesus Christ in both your words and actions? How? Pray for one another.