Text: Mark 6:7-29

Title: The Cost of Discipleship

Outline:

I. The Call Mark 6:7-11

II. The Mission Mark 6:12-13

III. The Cost Mark 6:14-29

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 this sending compare with Jesus’ commission in Matthew 28:16-20? 
  3. The disciples were sent out early in their journey, often struggling to understand Jesus’ teachings fully. How does this encourage you to step out in faith, even when you feel unprepared or unsure?
  4. What strategies can you employ to cope with rejection when you share your faith?
  5. Are you prepared to face sacrifices or even persecution for your faith? What practical steps can you take to strengthen your resolve?
  6. What specific actions can you take this week to follow Jesus more closely, become more like Him and engage more actively in His mission?