When Jesus Doesn't Seem To Be Listening
How to Relate to Jesus: The Book of Mark
Discussion questions to help you unpack the message with others.
- What’s the most VIP experience you’ve ever had?
- Have you ever felt rejected or “stiff-armed” by Jesus? Where in your life have you struggled to connect with Him?
- What lines or barriers have you set up around Jesus’ grace in your life?
- How has Jesus’ grace broken through those barriers?
- What aspect of Jesus’ character do you struggle to trust in or believe in?
- What’s one step you can take this week to strengthen your faith in Jesus?
Prayer
Let’s end with prayer. You can say something like, “Jesus, thank you for the challenges you offer us. Help us break down the barriers we've put up between us and you. We want to know you more. We want our faith to grow. Amen."
Bonus Questions
Check these out if you’re on a roll and want to go a little deeper.
- Think of a situation where you feel powerless. What would it look like to trust Jesus in it?
- Who are people you have been judgmental of, or deemed unworthy of Gods grace?
- How would your life look different if you allowed your faith in Jesus to supersede your faith in yourself?
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Sometimes, Jesus reacts in ways that make you scratch your head. It can be challenging. In those moments, you have a decision: lean in or bow out. Chuck Mingo explores what it looks like to lean in.
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