Sermon Discussion: The Warning of Hell Mark 9:42–50 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from October 13, 2019; “The Warning of Hell.” These questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (PDF) Discussion Questions: 1. Who are the “little ones” in verse 42? 2. What sin is Jesus warning his twelve-disciples about committing in verse 42? How serious is this kind of sin to Jesus? 3.…

Sermon Discussion: True Greatness– Part 2 Mark 9:38–41 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from October 6, 2019; “True Greatness– Part 2.” Main Idea: Disciples demonstrate their true greatness when they celebrate the reality that the Kingdom of God is far greater than their personal convictions and experience. Discussion Questions: 1. How does John’s report in verse 38 reveal that he completely missed Jesus’ main point in Mark 9:33–37? (Disciples demonstrate their true…

Sermon Discussion: True Greatness- Part 1 Mark 9:30–37 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from September 29, 2019; “True Greatness– Part 1.” (PDF Link) Main Idea: Disciples demonstrate their true greatness when they humbly receive and serve “unimportant” people. Outline: I. The Disciples’ Pride (Mark 9:30–32) II. The Pattern of Christian Greatness (Mark 9:33–37) Discussion Questions: 1. What do the subtle differences between Mark 9:31 and Mark 8:31 reveal about Jesus’ imminent death…