Week 3 - The New Testament
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Fun Small Group Warm Up Question:
What was your first job?
New Testament
Mark 2 ~ John2 ~ John 3 ~ John 4 ~ John 5
1. Why did so many people gather to see and hear Jesus? (Mark 2:2) Where can we go to encounter Jesus today? What are obstacles we face in the disciplines of: bible reading, church attendance, Sunday school/small group participation, prayer, and fasting? What common excuses have we used or heard? How can we change our mindset to be more consistent and joyful in seeking Jesus personally?
2. What can we learn about fasting from Jesus in Mark 2:18-22? Does it mean we shouldn’t fast? What is the purpose of fasting? Where have you found helpful truths on fasting? How have you struggled or found success in fasting?
3. What is Jesus speaking against in Mark 2:23-27? Are there any modern day church “traditions” that we’ve seen or accepted that may not be biblical?
4. What did you notice in Jesus’ interactions with his mother in the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-12)? Why do you think Jesus chose to do this miracle?
5. When you think of Jesus’ character, how would you describe Him? What about the story of Jesus in John 2:13-22)? How does this affirm or challenge your understanding of what Jesus is like?
6. What does it mean to be born again (John 3:1-15)? Why does Jesus not give a long list of rituals, rules, or traditions to obey to “see the kingdom of God”?
7. When were you born again? What did you experience when you were born again? How has God been growing you since you were born again?
8. Who is God’s salvation available to? How does salvation happen? What does saving belief in Jesus look like? What does false belief in Jesus look like? (John 3:16-21)
9. What do you love about Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well (John 4:1-45)? How does it encourage your faith? Overwhelm you with God’s love? Challenge you to be bolder in witnessing?
10. Why were the Jews trying to kill Jesus (John 5:18)? In what other ways do we see Jesus demonstrate and say that He is God?