These questions are a starting point to help spark discussion that digs deeper into today’s topic – feel free to adapt or add additional questions of your own.
These questions are a starting point to help spark reflection and conversation on today’s message. Feel free to adapt or add your own.
1. In Mark 1:1–13, there are many references to the wild/wilderness. How do you interpret “wild” — is it good, bad or neutral — and how does it contrast with the descriptions of the city later in this chapter? What might “wild” spaces or seasons look like in our lives today?
2. Jesus modelled the good news of the gospel through discipling, teaching truth, healing sickness, casting out evil, praying intentionally, and being moved with compassion. Which of these aspects of Jesus’ ministry feels most like “good news” to you personally, and why?
3. Jesus did many different things — teaching, healing, praying, and showing compassion. Do you think all of these are equally important? As followers of Jesus, how do we know which parts of His example we’re each called to live out?
4. When Jesus heals and restores people, He often reaches out to those who are marginalised or excluded. What does this reveal about the heart of the gospel?
5. Where do you see good news being most needed in your everyday life or community? What are some specific actions that you (or MCAC) could take to reflect the good news of the gospel in a practical way that really connects with people?
Please pray together at your table:
1. Praise God for who we have seen him to be
2. Pray for communities who may need what we have identified in our discussion
3. Pray for us as a church, that God continues to lead us
‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty (Zechariah 4:6)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and being involved in today’s discussion!
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