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Faith                                                                                                                                                
Mark 6:1-6

I. Intro                                                                                                                                              
Big Idea: Faith matters.

II. Home                                                                                                                                                
A. Jesus’ popularity didn’t determine His mission. Mark 6:1; Luke 4:14-30
B. Jesus’ presence causes people to respond. Mark 6:2a

III. Offence                                                                                                                                               
A. Sometimes it’s hard to admit the obvious. Mark 6:2b
B. We can talk ourselves out of faith. Mark 6:3

IV. Without Honor                                                                                                                                                
A. Supposed familiarity breeds contempt. Mark 6:4
B. Jesus can still work in unbelieving environments. Mark 6:5

V. Amazed                                                                                                                                                     
A. Jesus honors our response to Him. Matthew 8:5-13; Mark 6:6
B. Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. Mark 9:24; Hebrews 12:2

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s an amazing thing God did in your life this last year? 
• Why do you think included Mark 6:1-6 at this point in His gospel? 
• What’s a way people talk themselves out of faith in Christ? 
• How can we sometimes become too comfortable in our faith? 
• Is it comforting or unsettling to know that Jesus evaluates our faith? Why? 
• How can we help people who are struggling with their faith? 
• Finish this sentence: If I had more faith, I would… Pray for one another. 

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Calling
Mark 6:7-29

I. Intro
Big Idea: God calls us to find life in His kingdom.

II. Journey
A. Jesus sends us out. Mathew 6:33; Mark 6:7-11
B. Jesus empowers us with the gospel. Mark 6:12-13

III. Feared
A. Let people wrestle with Jesus. Mark 6:14-15
B. Herod loved sin more than truth. Leviticus 18:16; 20:2; Mark 6:16-20

IV. Right Now
A. Lust causes compromise. Mark 6:21-24
B. Sin gives birth to death. Mark 6:25; Luke 23:8-12; James 1:15

V. Oaths
A. Consider your first allegiance. Mark 6:26-28
B. Faith-filled service participates in eternal life. Psalm 116:15; Mathew 11:11; Mark 6:29

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’d like to see God do in your life this year?
• What was something that challenged, encouraged, or confused you about Sunday’s message on Mark 6:7-29?
• In what ways did Herod and Herodias, individually and as couple, live like people who don’t know God?
• What happens when we put something or someone ahead of God?
• Read Colossians 3:1-3. How can the truth of these verses shape our lives?
• How can encouraging one another to live as witnesses of Christ help us in our battle against sin?
• What’s a specific way you can, with God’s help, respond to Mark 6:7-29? Pray for one another.

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Satisfied
Mark 6:30-44

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus provided so that the world may know our Provider. Genesis 22:1-14

II. Rest
A. Jesus wants to hear our praise reports. Mark 6:30
B. Jesus knows we need rest. Mark 6:31

III. Compassion
A. Sometimes the mission precedes rest. Mark 6:32-33
B. Jesus knows our needs. Mark 6:34

IV. Go and See
A. Jesus wants us to grow in His compassion. Mark 6:35-37a
B. The disciples forgot to include Jesus in their calculations. Mark 6:37b-38

V. Thanks
A. Christ’s salvation is personal and public. Mark 6:39-41
B. Trusting Jesus satisfies. Mark 6:42-44; John 6:1-7

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• Finish this sentence: I wish I had more…
• If you had to deliver a shortened version of Sunday’s message on Mark 6:30-44 what would you focus on?
• How do people in our culture get rest wrong?
• What difference can knowing Jesus as God make when we face crises?
• How can trusting in Christ’s compassion make us more compassionate?
• What’s a way you’ve experienced Jesus’ provision in your life lately?
• Why do you think the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers?
• What’s something you need to turn over to Jesus? Pray for one another.

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 Take Courage  
Mark 6:45-56

I. Intro
Big Idea: God wants us to have a change of heart.

II. Immediately
A. Jesus didn’t want His disciples to conform to the crowd. Mark 6:45
B. Jesus wanted His disciples to be transformed by His Father. Mark 6:46; Romans 12:1-2

III. Terrified
A. Following Jesus is hard. Mark 6:47-48a
B. Jesus wants His disciples to see Him. Job 9:8; Mark 6:48b-50a

IV. Completely Amazed
A. In our struggle God reveals Himself. Mark 6:50b
B. We’re in danger of hardening our hearts. Ezekiel 36:26; Mark 6:50-52; Hebrew 3:12-13

V. Healed
A. Jesus draws people to Him. Mark 5:18-20; 6:53-55; John 6:44
B. Adoration cures hard heartedness. Matthew 14:33; Mark 5:25-34; 6:56; John 6:66-71

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something that’s easy for you?
• Was there anything from Sunday’s message on Mark 6:45-56 that you most agreed, or disagreed with? What was it and why?
• Why did Jesus feel such an urgent need to get His disciples in the boat and away from the crowd?
• Read Jeremiah 17:9. How does this verse relate to the state of the disciples’ hearts in Mark 6:45-56?
• What’s something going through a hard time has taught you about God?
• How can we be sure God loves us and is drawing us to Him?
• What’s an attitude or belief you sense God is calling you to turn over to Him based on Mark 6:45-56? Pray for one another.

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