Overview
Text:    Mark 9:33-50

Title:  The Greatest Disciple

Outline (fill in the blank)

I.   Greatest Humility (Mark 9:33-37)

II.  Greatest Care (Mark 9:38-42)

III. Greatest Discipline (Mark 9:43-50)

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
2. How does Jesus’ view of greatness contrast with the disciples’ and our culture’s understanding of greatness? What is the true measure of greatness according to Jesus?
3. How can Jesus’ teachings on servant leadership transform your approach to leadership in everyday life?
4. What does it mean to welcome and care for the weak and powerless in Jesus’ name?
5. If you had to give up something valuable (like a hand, foot or eye) for the sake of your or other’s spiritual well-being, what would you be willing to sacrifice and why?
6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?