Amid Scarcity  
Mark 6:30-44  
Too often we begin with what’s pragmatic, not God’s promise to provid  

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The Shape of Belief  
Our inward beliefs about Jesus shape our outward lives

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...#2 How does this lesson look like weekly worship? See 14:22. What can you do to increase the size of the crowd? Who can you bring to be fed by Jesus?   

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Amid Unbelief  
Mark 4:35-41  
The notion that the finite can contain the infinite still challenges us today  

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The Shape of Belief  
Our inward beliefs about Jesus shape our outward lives

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...#2 Consider the disciples’ sending as a mirror of Jesus’ own ministry thus far. What connections & parallels do you find? See also Mark 1:14-15, 13:9-13   

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Nature  
Mark 4:35-41  
The Creator is trustworthy to control his creation 

Current Series:
Jesus Is Lord over All  
Each miracle reveals an aspect of his authority

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...#2 How does v41 show the disciples misunderstanding of 2:1-12; 2:23--3:6; 3:22-35?  

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Sabbath  
Mark 2:23-3:6  
The Sabbath sustains life, not prevents life 

Current Series:
Jesus Is Lord over All  
Each miracle reveals an aspect of his authority

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...#1 Notice that God’s Word (Genesis 2:2-3) makes the Sabbath holy, not human actions/ observances. Additionally, it becomes a memorial for God’s mighty acts (Deuteronomy 5:15). How does 3:1-6 demonstrate this? How does weekly Sunday worship do this?   

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Forgiveness  
Mark 2:1-12  
It’s crippling to live without forgiveness 

Current Series:
Jesus Is Lord over All  
Each miracle reveals an aspect of his authority

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...#2 Compare the “lesson(s)” of this story with those of John 5 (& if you have time John 9). How does St. John make similar points in his account of a different miracle? What other concerns does St. John have in his account?    

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Clarity  
Acts 2:22-36  
God tells us what he’s doing & how he does it 

Current Series:
The Birth of the Church  
Labor can be confusing; the delivery brings clarity

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...#1 Identify the Trinitarian references in this passage & the other readings for the day. You may need to look across multiple verses, i.e., Acts 2: 32-33; John 3:5-7 & 16-17  

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