The Gospel of Mark: Servanthood, Discipleship, and Following Jesus
#5 Mark 4:1-34 "Jesus and Kingdom Stories"
Which story is driving your life? Jesus calls his followers to hear, respond to and share the Gospel while sin, the cares of the world, and opposition hinder Kingdom growth but the promise of the Kingdom is guaranteed to grow until it encompasses people from every nation. The stories we believe matter. The stories that we listen to, that we share, and the we believe shape everything about us. Which story will we believe? Which story will we share? Which story will we reject? Which story will shape our lives?
Discussion Questions
When have you found telling stories (parables) to be an effective way to communicate? What made them effective? Why do some call this the parable of the sower and other call it the parable of the soils? Which do you prefer, and why? How did Jesus' parables give His disciples more understanding without giving any benefit to those who rejected Him?
Give current examples of cases where those who already understand the gospel gain more understanding while those who have rejected Jesus remain in the dark. Was it unfair of Jesus to obscure His teaching from those who rejected Him by using parables? Whose fault was it ultimately that they did not understand? why is this parable foundational to comprehending other parables? Is one kind of soil that Jesus mentions more prevalent in our culture right now? Is there a particular way we should present the Word of God that might make people more receptive? How can we change the presentation without changing the message? What part do we play in being good soil for God's Word? What can we do to grow in holiness and to produce fruit by making disciples?
The Hardened Hearted - How is actively listening and learning to Biblical teaching an act of spiritual warfare against Satan? The hardened heart can manifest as apathy, annoyance, and antagonism. How have you seen people harden their hearts against Biblical teaching?
The Shallow Heart - We need to be careful to avoid a firecracker faith that has a short-term excitement but no long-term roots. How can we grow our roots deep so that we don't change when the environment around us changes? How can we shepherd people going through the honeymoon stage of faith to have realistic expectations about the challenges they will face? Does your spiritual life require constant mountain top experiences and what happens to your faith when you experience suffering, persecution or difficulty.
The Profane Heart - How can we guard our hearts to carefully avoid the temptations to get caught up in the cares of the world? What ways can riches be deceitful? How does worldliness choke out godly fruitfulness in your life?
The Faithful Heart - What does a receptive, humble, teachable, listening, receiving and learning heart look like?
The Gospel of Mark says "Hear/Listen" 14 times in Mark 4:1-34!
Questions about Listening to Jesus and Growing
Do I Delight or Dread Reading the Bible Throughout the Week?
Do I Prepare my Heart to Receive God’s Word or do I Just Show up on Sundays?
Do I Lean in to Consider, Take Notes and Actively Listen or Do I Just Passively Watch?
Am I Being Shaped to See Jesus as Increasingly More Precious or More Forgetful?
Do I Take an Active Role in My Spiritual Development or Do I Expect Others to Do Everything?
Would Others Say that I’m Becoming More Humble and Teachable or More Proud and Unwilling to be Corrected?
Am I Growing in My Obedience or am I More Careless in Obedience?
Does God’s Word Linger in My Life or is it Immediately Disregarded?
Showing posts with label kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kingdom. Show all posts
Monday, October 11, 2021
Monday, December 14, 2015
Celebrating Christmas 2015 "Jesus is a Better King" (Matt 2:1-12)
Sunday, December 13th sermon by Pastor Kyle Van Tine
Christmas Series 2015 "King of Kings" - (Matthew 2:1-12)
Christmas Carol Story: "Hark The Herald Angels Sing!"
Summit View Church Announcements December 13th, 2015
Care Groups Coaching Video for "King of Kings" (Matt 2:1-12)
Sunday, December 13th - Pastor Kyle Van Tine - "King Jesus" - Matthew 2:1-12
King Jesus is worthy of our worship (Matthew 2:1-2)
What is worship and why is it so important?
What are examples of non-religious worship in our culture?
How do you know if you are enjoying something or actually worshiping it?
King Jesus is worthy of our authenticity (Matthew 2:3-8)
Why does God care more about our inward hearts than simply our outward actions?
In what ways have you experienced a disconnect between your beliefs and your actions?
How can we close the gap between what we believe and how we behave?
King Jesus is worthy of our gifts (Matthew 2:9-12)
What gift have you received that made you feel special, valuable and loved?
What gifts can we give to Jesus this Christmas season?
What specific ways can we be generous with our family, friends, coworkers and neighbors this season?
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Easter Series 2015: Resolved - "Jesus is Worthy" (John 12:1-19)
Sunday, March 29th - Pastor Kyle Van Tine- "Jesus is Worthy" - (John 12:1-19)
Listen to the sermon "Jesus is Worthy" by following the link here
GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What is the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word worship? What is worship and why does it matter?
Jesus is worthy of costly sacrifices (John 12:1-11).
How have you seen people make costly sacrifices to worship something or someone they love?
How is sacrifice an essential part of worship?
Why is Jesus worthy of costly sacrifice, and what should you sacrifice to demonstrate His worth this Easter season?
Jesus is worthy of singing praise (John 12:12-16).
How is praise an essential outworking of worship?
How have you seen people praise what they worship?
Why is Jesus worthy of praise and how can you praise Him practically this Easter season?
Jesus is worthy of joyfully sharing (John 12:17-19).
How is joyfully sharing your object of worship an essential part of the worship process?
How have you experienced being evangelized by someone who joyfully shared wanted to share their object of worship with you?
Saturday, March 21, 2015
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