Buhler MB Church

Mark 4: 1-34 Is story telling an effective teaching technique? Why or why not? How would you define the term “parable”? Jesus tells four parables in this passage. Which one impacts you the most? What do you think it means to have “ears to hear”?

Key Verse: “Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.” Psalm 34:3

Key Verse: “Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.” Psalm 34:3

Mark 3:7-35 Do you ever find yourself wanting things Jesus can give you instead of just wanting Him (relationship)? What is the significance of the Apostle’s commissioning? What do you think “binding the strongman” means? Are you ever fearful that you may have committed the “unpardonable” sin? How does Jesus redefine family? How does this make you feel?

Mark 3:7-35 Do you ever find yourself wanting things Jesus can give you instead of just wanting Him (relationship)? What is the significance of the Apostle’s commissioning? What do you think “binding the strongman” means? Are you ever fearful that you may have committed the “unpardonable” sin? How does Jesus redefine family? How does this make you feel?

Mark 2:1 – 3:6 How is Jesus deliberately establishing His authority in this passage? Why were the religious leaders so adverse to Jesus’ teachings? Does it seem like Jesus was intentionally “in their face” in these accounts? Are there people you are reluctant to befriend or socialize with? How can we encourage each other to see everyone as Jesus does? Did Jesus eliminate fasting and keeping the Sa...

Mark 2:1 – 3:6 How is Jesus deliberately establishing His authority in this passage? Why were the religious leaders so adverse to Jesus’ teachings? Does it seem like Jesus was intentionally “in their face” in these accounts? Are there people you are reluctant to befriend or socialize with? How can we encourage each other to see everyone as Jesus does? Did Jesus eliminate fasting and keeping the Sa...

Mark 1:16-45 Does being called by Jesus always mean leaving something? Why or why not? What does it mean that Jesus “has authority” over sickness and evil spirits? 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, casting out evil – begin to show us who Jesus is?

Mark 1:16-45 Does being called by Jesus always mean leaving something? Why or why not? What does it mean that Jesus “has authority” over sickness and evil spirits? 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, casting out evil – begin to show us who Jesus is?

Mark 1:1-15 Is 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?

Mark 1:1-15 Is 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?

Matthew 22:34-40; 28:16-20; Luke 5:27-32; Ephesians 4:11-13 For Further Discussion What are some ways you have sensed God's calling in your own 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 calling from other voices? How can you know if God is calling you? What...

Matthew 22:34-40; 28:16-20; Luke 5:27-32; Ephesians 4:11-13 For Further Discussion What are some ways you have sensed God's calling in your own 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 calling from other voices? How can you know if God is calling you? What...

Exodus 1:15 – 21; Joshua 2 & 6:17 – 23; 1 Samuel 25 For Further Discussion Is it always easy to know what the right thing to do is? How do 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) can be fostered or developed? How? What other character traits might be reflected in choosing to do the right thing? Consider these st...

Exodus 1:15 – 21; Joshua 2 & 6:17 – 23; 1 Samuel 25 For Further Discussion Is it always easy to know what the right thing to do is? How do 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) can be fostered or developed? How? What other character traits might be reflected in choosing to do the right thing? Consider these st...

Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 15:1-24, 31-32 6716 For Further Discussion What do you think of the idea that people are “like trees walking around?” How can you tell if others are fruit-bearers or not? What might you hear someone say whose lostness is like the lost sheep? (They are distracted or misguided). Do you know someone like this? Describe their life. What might you hear someone say wh...

Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 15:1-24, 31-32 6716 For Further Discussion What do you think of the idea that people are “like trees walking around?” How can you tell if others are fruit-bearers or not? What might you hear someone say whose lostness is like the lost sheep? (They are distracted or misguided). Do you know someone like this? Describe their life. What might you hear someone say wh...

Deuteronomy 7:9; Lamentations 3:22-24; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23 For Further Discussion If appropriate for your group, discuss anything that stands out 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 question God’s faithfulness? How can we encourage one another in those times? Look...

Deuteronomy 7:9; Lamentations 3:22-24; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23 For Further Discussion If appropriate for your group, discuss anything that stands out 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 question God’s faithfulness? How can we encourage one another in those times? Look...

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.

We are blessed by your presence with us! We do not believe your visit to our church was by chance, so we pray that you would experience God's blessing as we worship, learn, grow, and encourage one another.