Healing: Ultimate Authority

When I live under the authority of Jesus:

1. I stand in AWE of Jesus. (Mk 1:21-22)



Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."



2. I SHARE Jesus with others. (Mk 1:23-28)


3. I serve Jesus out of GRATITUDE. (Mk 1:29-34)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 1:21-34

1. Share the last time Jesus really amazed you. Either something He did in your life, or something from His Word that blew you away. (Mark 1:21-22)
    
2. Do you believe demons are active today? Why or why not? In the case of answering “yes”, how would you know if someone has a demon?

Breakout Questions:

1. Have a “Motive Check” with each other.­ Have you been serving the Lord out of gratitude? Or have you been in a season of serving Him with some other motive (obligation, routine, etc)?
    
2. Pray for one another.

Follow: Drop Everything

Gospel in two words: REPENT and BELIEVE . (Mk 1:14-15)

Discipleship in two words: FOLLOW JESUS . (Mk 1:16-20)

What does it mean to follow Jesus?

1 Peter 2:21 - For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

How do I follow Jesus?

1. Do it IMMEDIATELY.


2. Leave some things BEHIND.


3. Be in the WAY.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 1:14-20

1. Is it possible to receive salvation without repentance? How would you describe repentance to someone? (Mark 1:14-15)
    
2. What does it mean to “follow Jesus”? (Mark 1:17-18)
   Note: Remember the word “follow” in Mk 1:18 means “to be found in the same way”. What does that mean?

Breakout Questions:

1. Is there anything in your life right now that is inhibiting your walk with Jesus? That is, “I believe I would be following Jesus better if I stopped ______________________.” What “net” do you need to drop? (Mark 1:18)
    
2. Pray for one another.

Ministry: Spiritual Preparation

Gospel

1. The King is Announced: EXALT Him. (Mk 1:1-8)



How to humble yourself:



2. The King is Affirmed: EMBRACE Him. (Mk 1:9-11)



3. The King is Accomplished: JOIN Him. (Mk 1:12-13)

Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 1:1-13

Mark 1:7 shows John the Baptist’s humility. Rate yourself in these categories 1 to 10.

• 1 = “I am so prideful in this area. I haven’t humbled myself at all!”
• 10 = “I am so humble in this area, I have zero pride issues here. I am a regular Moses.” (I don’t imagine many 10s on a humility test, but if it’s true, it’s true!)

1. I am serious about my sin. I regularly deal with it with God and confess it to others. I admit my weaknesses.
    
2. I submit to authority. I know who my authority is, and I joyfully submit ­ at work, at church, in my home.”
    
3. I serve others, putting their needs ahead of my own.
    
4. I seek assistance and forgiveness from others.

Breakout Questions:

Pray for each other in the areas you struggle in humility.

Unashamed Persuasion

What kind of church is this?

Pillar #1 - Proclaiming the authority of God's Word without apology
Pillar #2 - Lifting high the name of Jesus through worship
Pillar #3 - Believing firmly in the power of prayer
Pillar #4 - Sharing the good news of Jesus with boldness

1. God speaks the good news of the gospel through PEOPLE . (2 Corinthians 2:14-17)


1. We are VICTORIOUS witnesses. (2 Cor 2:14-16)


2. We are DEPENDENT witnesses. (2 Cor 2:16)


3. We are SINCERE witnesses. (2 Cor 2:17)


4. We are COMMISSIONED witnesses. (2 Cor 2:17)


5. We are EMPOWERED witnesses. (2 Cor 2:17)


2. God's people are called to speak the good news of the gospel BOLDLY !

The vision for outreach at Harvest Bible Chapel:


1. INVITES


2. SMALL GROUP


3. HBF

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

1. What, in your opinion, is the hardest thing about witnessing? How can you be a better witness?

Breakout Questions:

1. Name someone you need to witness to / invite to church ­ hold each other accountable for follow up!
    
2. Pray for one another.

Unceasing Prayer

What kind of church is this?

Pillar #1 Proclaiming the authority of God's Word without apology

Pillar #2 Lifting high the name of Jesus through worship

Pillar #3 Believing firmly in the power of prayer

1. Prayer MOVES the hand of God.

James 5:16 - The prayer of a righteous person has great POWER as it is working.

Psalm 62:11-12 - Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.


2. Pray BIG things.

James 5:16-18 - The prayer of a righteous person has GREAT power as it is working.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read James 5:16-18

1. Specifically, what was the last prayer you saw directly and unquestionably answered?
    
2. What was the last thing you prayed for that was audacious / shameless / impossible? What was the result?

Breakout Questions:

1. What “big thing” do you need to pray for right now? Are you boldly praying for it?
    
2. Pray for one another.