Posts from January 2020

Sermon Discussion Questions: The Messianic Paradox Mark 12:35–37 Main Idea:The Messiah’s surprising identity entails life-changing implications. Discussion Questions: 1. What is Jesus really asking in his question, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?” (Mark 12:35) 2. What Psalm does Jesus quote in Mark 1:36? 3.Why is it important to Jesus that this Psalm was written by David himself? 4. Who is the first “LORD” and second “lord” in Psalm 110:1? 5. How can…

Sermon Discussion Questions: The Greatest Commandment Mark 12:28–34 Main Idea: The Greatest Commandment exposes our failure and desperate need for a Savior. Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways does the affirmation “The LORD out God, the LORD is one” anchor the demands of the Greatest Commandment? 2. What does it mean to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength? 3. How does the adverb “all” (Mark 12:29) help us understand the true depths of this first…

Sermon Discussion Questions: The Promise of the Resurrection Mark 12:18–27 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from January 12, 2020; “The Promise of the Resurrection.” These questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. Main Idea: The Word of God and the Power of God guarantee the resurrection promises of God. Discussion Questions: 1. Why are the Sadducees beliefs important to their interaction with Jesus? 2.…

Sermon Discussion Questions: The Rejected Cornerstone Mark 11:27–12:12 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from January 5, 2020; “The Rejected Cornerstone.”  These questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (PDF Link) Main Idea: Spiritual leadership is reserved for those who recognize and embrace God’s authority, not those who wish to establish their own. Discussion Questions: 1. How is the leader’s question of authority an cleverly…