Gospel of Mark: Discipleship, Servanthood, and Following After Jesus
Mark 10:17-31 “Jesus vs. Money:”
Sunday, January 30th
Opening Questions for Community Groups
What was the best and worst part of your last week and how can we be praying for you?
At what age did you begin to ponder the ultimate questions of life?
What questions have you thought about the most?
Discussion/Study Questions for Mark 10:17-31
How does the context of Jesus welcoming the little child set the stage for this instruction?
Why is (1) coming to Jesus (2) with respect and (3) in humility necessary for salvation? Why are these things not sufficient for salvation?
How do churchgoing Christians sometimes make it look like our religion is based on what we do? how can we change this perception?
Is it possible for a person to keep the last six commandments? How do Matthew 5:22-28 and 22:36-40 raise the bar for perfection?
Why did Jesus make this particular demand of the rich young ruler? What demand might He make of you? (What is key to your core-identity? What is your functional savior?)
Is wealth an evidence of God's favor? How can it also be an impediment to salvation? What determines your opinion about money: your culture or the Bible?
Are there some people who have the gift of managing money for the kingdom and others who do not? What are the characteristics of this gift? Do you have this gift?
Is it wrong to seek a reward? How is the reward of discipleship better than anything the world has to offer?
How have you experienced the truth of Jesus' promises to those who would follow him?
Why did Jesus mention "persecutions" (v30) among the rewards of discipleship?
How can we pray for one another and support one another throughout the next week?
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