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Mark 4:35 – 5:43What is the relationship between fear and faith? How do they interact with each other?Besides their physical ailments(demons, bleeding, death) how did Jesus heal these people?What was Jesus’ purpose inperforming these miracles?How should we view miracles today?By Curt Vogt
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Mark 3:7-35Do you ever find yourself wantingthings Jesus can give you instead of just wanting Him (relationship)?What is the significance of theApostle’s commissioning?What do you think “binding the strongman” means?Are you ever fearful that you mayhave committed the “unpardonable” sin?How does Jesus redefine family? How does this make you feel?…
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Mark 2:1 – 3:6How is Jesus deliberately establishing Hisauthority in this passage?Why were the religious leaders soadverse to Jesus’ teachings? Does itseem like Jesus was intentionally “in theirface” in these accounts?Are there people you are reluctant tobefriend or socialize with? How can weencourage each other to see everyoneas Jesus does?Did Jes…
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Mark 1:16-45Does being called by Jesus alwaysmean leaving something? Why or why not?What does it mean that Jesus “has authority” over sickness and evilspirits? What does Jesus’ authority over these things look like today?Why do you think Jesus made alone time with God and prayer a priority?How do these ministries – calling, teaching, healing, casti…
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Mark 1:1-15Is there a benefit to having four different versions of Jesus’ story? Why or why not?What might Mark mean by “the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ?”Why is it important that Mark included references to OT prophecy regarding both John the Baptist and Jesus?What does Jesus’ baptism show about the nature of God and the Trinity?…
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Matthew 22:34-40; 28:16-20; Luke 5:27-32; Ephesians 4:11-13For Further DiscussionWhat are some ways you have sensed God's calling in yourown life (or heard about in the lives of others)?Could a person ever miss out on God's call in their life? If so,how? If not, why not?What do you think distinguishes God's voice and His callingfrom other voices? H…
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Exodus 1:15 – 21; Joshua 2 & 6:17 – 23; 1 Samuel 25For Further DiscussionIs it always easy to know what the right thing to do is? Howdo we discern this?What might keep you from doing what you know is right?Do you think courage (like when we do the right thing) canbe fostered or developed? How? What other charactertraits might be reflected in choosi…
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Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 15:1-24, 31-326716For Further DiscussionWhat do you think of the idea that people are “like trees walkingaround?”How can you tell if others are fruit-bearers or not?What might you hear someone say whose lostness is like the lostsheep? (They are distracted or misguided). Do you know someone likethis? Describe thei…
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Deuteronomy 7:9; Lamentations 3:22-24; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23For Further DiscussionIf appropriate for your group, discuss anything that standsout from Holy Week services (Good Friday, Sunrise, Easter)at Buhler MB.What does it mean to you that “God is faithful”?What circumstances might arise that make us questionGod’s faithfulness? How can we…
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Mark 11:1-11or Further DiscussionWhat might it have felt like to be part of the crowd whenJesus rode in?What were some things that did not seem “kingly” in thisstory? How about other narratives or things Jesus did orsaid that didn’t seem “kingly”?What defines or indicates a true king? How does Jesusmeasure up?Have you ever felt like Jesus didn’t or…
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Acts 2:42 - 47; Psalm 29:1 & 2;Romans 12:1 & 2; Revelation 5: 11 - 13For Further DiscussionDo you agree that worship is one of the key purposes of thechurch? Why or why not?Do you think worship is more significant when practicedindividually or corporately?How does worship affect your relationship with Jesus? Howdoes worship affect the larger church…
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Acts 2:42 - 47; Psalm 29:1 & 2;Romans 12:1 & 2; Revelation 5: 11 - 13For Further DiscussionDo you agree that worship is one of the key purposes of thechurch? Why or why not?Do you think worship is more significant when practicedindividually or corporately?How does worship affect your relationship with Jesus? Howdoes worship affect the larger church…
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Acts 2:42–47; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24 & 25For Further DiscussionWhat do you think it means that God recognized &understood our need for others? What does this say about God’s character?How would our relationship with Jesus look different if we didn’t have community?How important is it for community to actually meet together at times?What does …
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Acts 1 & 2For Further DiscussionWhat comes to mind when you think of the term: “church”?Do you think about purposes of church? What are somepurposes of church?How would your life be different if you were involved less atchurch? Involved more?How would you answer the question: “Why do you go tochurch?”How important is the “how” we do church?…
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1 Corinthians 9:24-27For Further DiscussionDo you like the allegory of life as a race? Why or why not?What were the three areas to consider when running yourlife race? Which one is most challenging? Easiest?What do you think it might mean to be disqualified fromthe prize?Are you running in such a way as to win the prize? (Whichgroup are you in?) Ar…
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Ephesians 1:7-10For Further DiscussionWhat does “redemption” mean? What are we redeemedfrom?What are some things that God has lavished on us – fromthis passage and others?What does God lavishing us with the riches of His grace tellus about His love for us?How does this passage impact your understanding of yourrelationship with God?…
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Psalm 63For Further DiscussionWhat does David's thirst for God mean to you? Have youever felt a similar spiritual thirst? How did that resolve?How do we quench a spiritual thirst for God?What does it mean that “your love is better than life?”(vs. 3)How can we keep other (unsatisfying) thirsts in check?How does Psalm 63 encourage perseverance in our…
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1 Corinthians 13For Further DiscussionWhat are the five gifts (or areas) that people may believeare above more important than love? (vs. 1 – 3) Why arewe tempted to believe that other things are more significant than love?Review what love is and what it is not. How does Paul’sdefinition compare with the world’s view of what love is?Does it surprise…
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Exodus 19:4; Deuteronomy 32:10-12; Isaiah 40:31;Psalm 103:52 Samuel 23:8 & 18; Daniel 4:9 & 5:11;Ephesians 2:19 & 20; 1 Peter 5:4For Further DiscussionIs it necessary or essential for Jesus followers to gather forconferences, retreats, camps, etc.? Why or why not?How do gatherings like this grow us closer to Jesus?The eagle is an allegory or illust…
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2 Corinthians 5: 17 - 19; Matthew 5: 23 & 24;2 Corinthians 10: 3 & 4For Further DiscussionWhat does it mean that real reconciliation with God meanstransformation? How can we help others be reconciled toGod?Do we have to determine who was right and who waswrong to resolve conflicts? Can you think of an examplewhere our church handled a personal conf…
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Ephesians 4:32; Romans 12:2; Acts 2:46 & 47For Further DiscussionWhy is forgiveness important for meaningful community?Considering “vertical” or “horizontal” forgiveness, does oneseem more important than the other?Which discernment method – preaching, teaching,dialogue - is most effective for you? Is it difficult to practicediscernment in community…
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Luke 9: 23; Hebrews 1: 1 & 2; Philippians 2: 9-11For Further DiscussionDoes it seem ridiculously obvious that Jesus should be central? What do you think that means?How would you define discipleship? What role do beliefs, forgiveness and spiritual experience have in following Jesus?How does a “Jesus as central” approach affect our study and interpre…
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1 Corinthians 3:11For Further Discussion(Since groups have not met for a couple of weeks, please feel free to spend some time catching up with one another.)Had you heard the term “Anabaptist” before? What comes to mind when you hear the term?Do you think knowing some of the history of our tradition is important to know? Why or why not?Was there any…
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1 Corinthians 3:11For Further Discussion(Since groups have not met for a couple of weeks, please feel free to spend some time catching up with one another.)Had you heard the term “Anabaptist” before? What comes to mind when you hear the term?Do you think knowing some of the history of our tradition is important to know? Why or why not?Was there any…
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Matthew 8: 5-13; 19: 16-23Father God, as we embark on a New YearMay our lives overflow with joyNo matter what each day bringsMay we constantly come to You in prayerFor all things large and smallAnd may our hearts be filled with gratitudeTo acknowledge Your goodnessMay Your will be done in the New YearAnd bless us, we pray…
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Matthew 2:1-18For Further DiscussionWhat were some of Herod’s circumstances that affectedhis response to the new King (Jesus)?What kind of ruler (leader) do you think Herod was? How isJesus model of ruling (leadership) different from Herod’s?(keep in mind the Sermon on the Mount)Compare (and contrast) the responses to Jesus of Mary,the Magi and Her…
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Matthew 2: 1-12For Further DiscussionFrom what we know of the Magi, why was their response to the coming of King Jesus a little odd?What might this story have to say about people seeking the King? Or honoring the King?How does the Magi’s response to Jesus compare (or contrast) with Mary’s response?What can the Magi’s story teach us about responding…
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1 Samuel 8:5-9; 2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 9:6 & 7; Matthew 5-7For Further DiscussionIs it difficult to grasp the idea of a true, definitive King thatshould be followed and obeyed?Do you think people, in general, want to have a king overthem? Why or why not?What are the positive aspects of following King Jesus withcommitted allegiance? Are there negativ…
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1 Samuel 8:5-9; 2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 9:6 & 7; Matthew 5-7For Further DiscussionIs it difficult to grasp the idea of a true, definitive King thatshould be followed and obeyed?Do you think people, in general, want to have a king overthem? Why or why not?What are the positive aspects of following King Jesus withcommitted allegiance? Are there negativ…
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1 Samuel 8:5-9; 2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 9:6 & 7; Matthew 5-7For Further DiscussionIs it difficult to grasp the idea of a true, definitive King thatshould be followed and obeyed?Do you think people, in general, want to have a king overthem? Why or why not?What are the positive aspects of following King Jesus withcommitted allegiance? Are there negativ…
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Isaiah 48:11Missionary SpeakerHow then can they call on the One they have not believedin? And how can they believe in the One of whom they havenot heard? And how can they hear without someone topreach? And how can they preach unless they are sent? Asit is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bringgood news!”Romans 10:14-15…
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Matthew 7: 13-29For Further DiscussionWhat might “good fruit” look like in someone’s life? What about “bad fruit”? (vs 17-20)Verses 21 – 23 can be quite alarming. How should we navigate this section?How can we build our house on the strong foundation? (vs. 24-27)What aspects of the Sermon on the Mount stand out to you?…
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Matthew 7: 7-12For Further DiscussionWhy is it difficult to ask for help from others? Is it difficult to ask for help from God?What do Jesus’ illustrations indicate about God as our ultimate Father? (vs. 9-11)How does the Golden Rule (7:12) sum up the Law and Prophets?What seems easy about the Golden Rule? What seems hard?…
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Matthew 7: 1-6For Further DiscussionIs a follower of Jesus ever called to judge? Why or why not?In a culture that often views the Church as increasingly judgmental, how can a follower of Jesus interact with others while holding fast to the truth?Give an example (positive or negative) of an instance when you have seen the difference between judgment…
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Matthew 6: 25-34For Further DiscussionWhat are some things you find yourself worrying about?What really comes out of worrying?How do you understand Jesus’ case for not worrying? What can we learn from birds and flowers?What should we do instead of worry? What does it mean to “seek first His Kingdom?”How do worry, anxiety and fear relate to our trus…
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Matthew 6: 9-15For Further DiscussionWhat does “holy” mean? How can we encourage God’s namebeing recognized as holy?Why would anyone be resistant to God’s Kingdom (rule, reign)coming?Is it difficult to pray just for daily provision? What does this suggestabout our relationship with God?Why is it hard for us to forgive others when we know how muchGo…
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Matthew 6: 9-15For Further DiscussionWhat does “holy” mean? How can we encourage God’s namebeing recognized as holy?Why would anyone be resistant to God’s Kingdom (rule, reign)coming?Is it difficult to pray just for daily provision? What does this suggestabout our relationship with God?Why is it hard for us to forgive others when we know how muchGo…
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Matthew 6: 9-15For Further DiscussionWhat does “holy” mean? How can we encourage God’s namebeing recognized as holy?Why would anyone be resistant to God’s Kingdom (rule, reign)coming?Is it difficult to pray just for daily provision? What does this suggestabout our relationship with God?Why is it hard for us to forgive others when we know how muchGo…
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