For Sunday, January 31, 2010

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, January 31, 2010.

1) Mark 10:32-34
Where were they going? How were they feeling about it? Why is this detail important? What did Jesus say was going to happen?
Isaiah 50:6; 53:3,8-9
This is a prophecy about the Messiah that would have been well-known to the disciples. How does this prophecy connect to Jesus’ words in v. 34?

2) Mark 10:34-41
What was James and John’s request? Why did they ask at this time? What was Jesus’ response? What was the other disciples’ response?
Matthew 20:20-28
What additional details in this passage provide more information about this event?

3) Mark 10:35-45
How did Jesus respond to James and John’s request? What was wrong with their request? According to Jesus, what is the path to greatness in God’s kingdom? How do you measure greatness and success in your own life?

4) Mark 10:45
What does it mean to be a ransom?
Leviticus 5:14-6:7
What was the purpose of the guilt offering? How did Jesus fulfill this?
Isaiah 53:10-12
How did Jesus’ life contradict the expectations of the people waiting for the Messiah?

For January 24, 2010

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, January 24, 2010.

1) Mark 9:33-37
What were the disciples arguing about? What lesson was Jesus trying to teach them?
Luke 22:24-27
How did Jesus’ teaching in this passage contrast to worldly wisdom ? How did Jesus live out His servant attitude? How do you live out your servant attitude?

2) Mark 9:38-41
What was John’s concern?
Matthew 10:40-42
What did Jesus teach as the standard for inclusion in His kingdom?
Numbers 11:24-29
How does this Old Testament story compare to what the disciples were learning?

3) Mark 9:42-50
What did Jesus teach about the seriousness of sin? How is our attitude toward sin related to having healthy relationships? Focus on verse 49: Name some properties of salt. What is it useful for? What does it mean to be salted by fire?

4) 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
How does this situation in the church compare with Mark 9:33-41? According to these passages, what attitude should we have toward other Christians and churches?
Romans 12:9-21
Which of these “getting along” instructions stand out the most to you?

Class Ministry Project

Class Ministry Project
Saturday, January 23rd
Meet at the Church at 9:00am

We will be baking treats and making thank you notes to deliver to our local police station.
This is a great event for the whole family to participate in ministry together!
If you have any questions, you can comment here or contact Leanne.

For Sunday, January 17, 2010

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, January 17, 2010.

1) Mark 3:1-6
What did Jesus’ actions show about His values? What did He value? What did His emotional reactions in this passage show about His values?

2) Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
What motivated Jarius to seek Jesus? What can we learn from Jarius’ example? In what area of your life is Jesus saying verse 36 to you?

3) Mark 5:24-34
Jesus could have responded to this woman’s need and use of His power differently. Can you think of some other ways? What did His choice demonstrate about His character and values? Why did He want her identified to Him?

4) Mark 10:13-16
What stands out to you in this passage? What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God like a child? What’s the difference between child-likeness and childishness in regard to participating in God’s kingdom? Will you take time to sit with Jesus and let Him bless you today?

For Sunday, January 10, 2010

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, January 10, 2010.

1) Mark 8:1-13; Mark 6:30-44
What is the same in these two passages? What is different? Is there any area in your life where God shows His work, and then when you come to the same situation again, you respond the same as the first time?

2) Mark 8:14-21
What point was Jesus trying to make? Why were the disciples missing the lesson? What makes you miss lessons from God?

3) Mark 8:22-26
What steps did Jesus take to protect the Messianic secret in this passage? Why did it take 2 times of laying on of hands for the man to be healed?

4) Mark 8:27-33
What were Jesus’ concerns in these verses? How would you describe Peter’s action and words in these verses? Can you think of an experience where a serious spiritual misstep followed a spiritual victory in your life?