Undefiled (Mark 7:24-37)

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Undefiled
Mark 7:24-37

I. Intro
Big Idea: Christ’s mercy is available for everyone who believes.

II. His Presence
A. Jesus went to hard places. Isaiah 51:4; Mark 7:24
B. We have no right to God’s mercy. Mark 7:25-26

III. A Reply
A. Jesus wanted His disciples to witness real faith. Mark 7:27; 1 Corinthians 13:7; Hebrews 10:32-35
B. Jesus knew the woman would not be dissuaded. Matthew 23:13; Mark 7:28-30

IV. Opened
A. People sought and found Jesus. Isaiah 60:3; Mark 7:31-32
B. Jesus knows what we need. Mark 7:33-35

V. Overwhelmed
A. God works through our imperfections. Mark 7:36
B. Seek God’s mercy. Isaiah 35:5; Matthew 7:7-8; Mark 7:37

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• Any nicknames?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you found meaningful, challenging, or confusing?
• What are some attributes of a good person according to our culture?
• Why did Jesus describe the woman from Syrian Phoenicia as having great faith (Matthew 15:28)?
• Do you consider yourself worthy of God’s blessing? Why or why not?
• How can the way we view ourselves affect the way we communicate our faith to others?
• What’s a way we can respond to Mark 7:24-37 as a church?
• What’s a specific area in your life in which you need Christ’s deliverance? Pray for one another.

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