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.
- Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
- 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?
- How can Jesus’ teachings on servant leadership transform your approach to leadership in everyday life?
- What does it mean to welcome and care for the weak and powerless in Jesus’ name?
- 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?
- Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?
