Faith (Mark 6:1-6)

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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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