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May 17/18, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Mel Lawrenz PASSAGE: Mark 6:45-56
May 17/18, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Mel Lawrenz PASSAGE: Mark 6:45-56
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:
Jesus Walks on Water 1. In verse 46 we again see Jesus’ pattern of prayer. What is your rhythm of prayer (when, where, why)?
Jesus Walks on Water 1. In verse 46 we again see Jesus’ pattern of prayer. What is your rhythm of prayer (when, where, why)?
2. Seeking solitude was a priority for Jesus. What was Jesus craving and why? What does this say about His relationship with His Father?
2. Seeking solitude was a priority for Jesus. What was Jesus craving and why? What does this say about His relationship with His Father?
3. When has Jesus rescued you from “straining at the oars”? Read Matthew 11:28-30. Is there a situation in your life where you need to trust Jesus to ease your burden?
3. When has Jesus rescued you from “straining at the oars”? Read Matthew 11:28-30. Is there a situation in your life where you need to trust Jesus to ease your burden?
4. Read Joshua 1:9, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 41:10, and Mark 6:50. Where do you need these reminders to relieve your fear?
4. Read Joshua 1:9, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 41:10, and Mark 6:50. Where do you need these reminders to relieve your fear?
5. What was it about the loaves that the disciples did not understand? Why were their hearts hardened?
5. What was it about the loaves that the disciples did not understand? Why were their hearts hardened?
6. Read Psalm 95:8-11. How do hearts become hardened? Read Proverbs 4:23. How can we guard against a hardened heart?
6. Read Psalm 95:8-11. How do hearts become hardened? Read Proverbs 4:23. How can we guard against a hardened heart?
7. The healing at the end of chapter 6 was not preceded by teaching or preaching. Why did people continue to come to Jesus? Why do you continue to come to Jesus?
7. The healing at the end of chapter 6 was not preceded by teaching or preaching. Why did people continue to come to Jesus? Why do you continue to come to Jesus?
8. Read Matthew 14:22-26. What do you learn about Peter that is not in Mark? What do you think made Peter sink?
8. Read Matthew 14:22-26. What do you learn about Peter that is not in Mark? What do you think made Peter sink?
MARK IT UP
MARK IT UP
Underline the actions of Jesus in this passage. What do these actions show us about who he is?
Underline the actions of Jesus in this passage. What do these actions show us about who he is?
BRINGING IT HOME
BRINGING IT HOME
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Think through the past year and record the times you recognized Jesus’ presence in your life. Remember these the next time you are in a tough place.
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Think through the past year and record the times you recognized Jesus’ presence in your life. Remember these the next time you are in a tough place.
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There was a direct relationship between Jesus climbing into the boat and the winds calming. Where do you need to invite Jesus to climb into your boat?
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There was a direct relationship between Jesus climbing into the boat and the winds calming. Where do you need to invite Jesus to climb into your boat?
