Conflict (Mark 1:21-45)

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Conflict 
Mark 1:21-45

I. Intro 
Big Idea: Deliverance occurs because of Jesus’ authority. John 16:33

II. Authority 
A. Jesus’ words are different. Mark 1:21-24; James 2:19
B. Jesus doesn’t need a formula. Mark 1:27-28; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Revelation 12:11

III. Healing 
A. Jesus healing was instantaneous. Mark 1:29-31; John 9:1-12
B. Jesus is always in control. Mark 1:32-34; John 3:20

IV. Focus 
A. In crisis Jesus sought His Father. Mark 1:35-37
B. The gospel delivers. Matthew 7:21-23; Mark 1:38-39

V. Testimony 
A. Jesus is willing to make us clean. Mark 1:40-42
B. Instead of gossip, offer the gospel. Mark 1:43-45

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• If you were to describe your life as a weather report – what’s the weather like in your world today?
• What’s something from Mark 1:21-45 you hope we talk about as a group?
• How have you experienced Jesus’ teaching as different from other teaching?
• Read John 2:23-25. Why didn’t Jesus need (or sometimes want) people to testify about Him?
• What’s a Scripture that has shaped your life lately?
• Read Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8. What does this teach us about Jesus’ calling to be His witnesses and to make disciples today?
• How can focusing on the gospel help us to be better witnesses individually and as a church?
• What’s a practical why you can respond to what we’ve found in Mark 1:21-45? Pray for one another.

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