Beggar                                                                                                                                                                        Mark 10:46-52

I. Intro                                                                                                                                                 
Big Idea: Jesus loves beggars.

II. Mercy                                                                                                                                                   
A. People in need are common. Mark 10:46
B. Bartimaeus knew Jesus. 2 Samuel 7:16; Mark 10:47

III. Son of David                                                                                                                                                
A. The crowd considered being in need an annoyance. Mark 10:48a
B. Jesus is different than the crowd. Mark 10:48b

IV. Called                                                                                                                                              
A. Jesus stops for beggars. Mark 10:49
B. Jesus calls us amid our struggles. Mark 10:50

V. Saved                                                                                                                                                
A. Be honest with Jesus. Psalm 50:7-12; Mark 10:51; Matthew 6:22-23  
B. Faith frees us to follow Jesus. Mark 10:52 

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s a few things you’re looking forward to doing when self-isolating ends?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Can you relate to the way the crowd treated Bartimaeus? Explain.
• What does this story reveal about how Jesus feels about beggars?
• How has Jesus shown you He is your Savior in the last few weeks?
• Read John 13:1-17. What stops you from letting Jesus serve you?
• What’s something you need from Jesus this week? Pray for one another.

 

Service                                                                                                                                                                      
Mark 10:32-45

I. Intro                                                                                                                                             
Big Idea: Big Idea: Being served comes before service.

II. Delivered Up                                                                                                                                                 
A. Jesus is resolute in His compassion. Isaiah 50:6-7; Mark 10:32a; Ephesians 1:4
B. Jesus’ agenda is supernatural. Daniel 7:13-14;  Mark 10:32b-34

III. Want                                                                                                                                           
A. In our flesh we’re spiritually deaf. Mark 10:35
B. Jesus knows where we are. Mark 10:36-37

IV. Prepared                                                                                                                                                 
A. We don’t know what it takes or how to be blessed. Mark 10:38-39a
B. Jesus goes before us in suffering. Mark 10:39b-41

V. Greatness                                                                                                                                               
A. We must give up our self-direction. Mark 10:42-44
B. Only Christ’s service frees us. Mark 10:45  

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s an award or honor you’ve received? 
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group? 
• What’s a way we get service wrong as a culture? 
• Why do you think the disciples were so oblivious to Jesus’ words about His suffering? 
• Read Philippians 2:1-11. How can our selfish ambition cause us to miss what God is trying to teach us? Any personal examples? 
• How has someone served or blessed you lately? How did you respond? 
• What’s a specific way you need Christ to serve you this week? Pray for one another.

Easter 2020  
Hebrews 11

I. Intro                                                                                                                                           
Big Idea: We can be certain of the resurrection.  

II. Substance                                                                                                                                 
A. All worldviews start with a theory. John 17:17; Hebrews 11:1-2
B. Consider the premise that’s most reasonable. Hebrews 1:3

III. Rewards                                                                                                                                 
A. It’s possible to please God. Romans 1:18-20; Hebrews 11:4-6a
B.  Faith is not an accident. Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 11:6b

IV. Not Ashamed                                                                                                                             
A. God is offering us a better county. Hebrew 11:7-16
B. Faith requires sacrifice. Hebrews 11:17-38; 1 Peter 5:10  

V. Perfect                                                                                                                              
A. Receive what’s been promised. Hebrews 9:26; 11:39
B. Be made perfect. Hebrews 11:40

​The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What was a high and a low point of your Easter celebration?
• What was something you found challenging, encouraging or confusing about Sunday’s message on Hebrews 11?
• If someone were to ask you the reason for the hope that you have, what would you say? 1 Peter 3:15
• What’s something that might cause someone to ask you about your hope?
• Why is it important to know we can please God?
• How can faith in Christ’s atoning sacrifice and resurrection change our relationships?
• What’s a way we can experience God’s commendation as a church in these days?
• What’s something specific you’d like to see God change in your character? Pray for one another.  

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​Children
Mark 10:13-31

I. Intro                                                                                                                                               
Big Idea: Dependence and poverty are required to experience the strength and riches of God’s kingdom.

II. Blessed                                                                                                                                       
A. Jesus has time for us. Mark 10:13; 1 Peter 5:7
B. Grace doesn’t work for the ungracious. Mark 10:14-16

III. Good                                                                                                                                        
A. It’s possible to be sincere, and completely oblivious. Mark 10:17-20
B. Jesus loves us enough to expose us. Matthew 6:24; Mark 10:21-22; 1 Timothy 6:10

IV. Rich                                                                                                                                                  
A. We can’t acquire heaven. Mark 10:23-26
B. Grace is a gift. Mark 10:27

V. Eternal Life                                                                                                                                  
A. Trusting Jesus leads to greater riches. Mark 10:28-30
B. Following Christ causes us to find our reward in Him.  Mark 10:31

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• How have you been spending your time in quarantine?   
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why does Jesus commend childlike faith? 
• What are things people rely on to show their worth? 
• Can you relate to the rich young man? Explain. 
• How has Jesus caused you to rely on Him lately? 
• What’s something or someone you have left behind to follow Jesus? What was the result? 
• Any specific ways you can be last in these days? Pray for one another. ​ ​