Strength (Mark 3:7-34)

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Strength 
Mark 3:7-34

I. Intro
Big Idea: Strength is found in responding to Jesus as Lord.

II. Crowd
A. Jesus’ presence brings healing. Mark 3:7-10
B. Jesus isn’t merely a good teacher. Mark 3:11-12; Hebrews 1:3

III. Appointed
A. Jesus calls us to Him. Mark 3:13; Luke 6:12; John 13:6-9
B. Jesus gave His disciples His authority. Mark 3:14-18; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

IV. Divided
A. Jesus was willing to be misunderstood. Mark 3:20-22
B. Jesus is stronger than whatever the enemy throws at us. Mark 3:23-30; 1 John 4:4

V. God’s Will
A. Our allegiance isn’t ultimately to our earthly ties. Mark 3:31-32
B. You are welcome into a new family. Psalm 27:10; Mark 3:33-35; Ephesians 3:14-21

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What was one of your favorite subjects in school? Why?
• If you had to give an abbreviated version of Sunday’s message on Mark 3:7-34, what would you make sure to focus on?
• Why do people say that Jesus was just a wise person or a good teacher?
• Why do you think Jesus’ family thought He was crazy?
• Why did the religious teachers say Jesus cast out demons by Satan’s power?
• Read Acts 1:14 and James 1:1. What do these verses help us to understand about how Jesus’ family eventual responded to Him? What changed?
• What’s a specific way submitting to Jesus as Lord has given you strength?
• How can you respond to Mark 3:7-34?

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