The Avenue Church
The Gospel of Mark is an action packed account of the life and ministry of Jesus. As Christians, our entire lives are to be built around following Jesus, so how can we do that if we don't know how Jesus lived??? This verse-by-verse study of Mark will help each of us take our Next Steps towards Christ, no matter where we are starting from!
Mark 2:23-28 ESV
Mark 3:1-6 ESV
1. Two instances of Jesus breaking the rules
A. The Disciples Taking Care of Their Needs
Deuteronomy 23:25 NLT
B. Jesus Taking Care of Another’s Need
Luke 13:15 ESV
2. Two Principles of Sabbath
A. Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath
Matthew 11:28 NLT
B. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath
Matthew 5:17-18 NLT
Hebrews 4:9-10 ESV
Discussion Questions - Re-read our passage from this week (Mark 2:23-3:6) and then with your Growth Group, family, friends, etc. thoughtfully answer the following:
1. When you hear sermons on Sabbath, what’s your initial reaction?
2. Do you have any regular practice of Sabbath in your life right now? If so, please explain it to the degree you are comfortable.
3. Do you think Sabbath needs to be weekly?
4. What is a practical way for you to grow in observing Sabbath in your life?
5. What “boxes” or fences do we tend to build around God & His commands?
6. What’s your next step in response to this message?