Where are you in your “following Jesus” story? Are you at the beginning, middle or the end? What encouragement are you seeking right now?
What challenges faced Mary and Joseph as new parents? What do you think was uniquely surprising about their role as parents to Jesus?
Imagine being the parent to a teenage Jesus. What do you think Mary and Joseph thought about His growing independence? What unique challenges did they have?
What labels have you been given? Are they a source of pride or shame? What does the conversation Jesus had with the Samaritan woman teach us about our labels?
When Jesus interacted with the Widow of Nain he was deeply moved. Why did her situation bring this response from Jesus?
In Mark 3:20-35, Jesus seems to push aside His earthly family. Why does He do this? What point is He making about the family of God?
Why did Jesus put the story of the bleeding woman (Mark 5) and Jairus’ daughter side by side? What point is being made?
Are you trying to meet your own needs? Work in your own strength? What resources does Jesus offer that are far beyond your requirements?
Are you more of a Mary or a Martha? What can we learn about our relationship with Jesus from their story?
Why do you think Mary Magdalene did not recognize Jesus? Why do you think Jesus chose to reveal Himself first to her?
What was so terrible about the lie Ananias and Sapphira told? Why do you think God punished this lie so severely?
Priscilla and Aquila became trusted ministry partners with Paul. Who have you partnered with in the work of the gospel? What characteristics made this person and this partnership valuable to you?