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 

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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 

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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 

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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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Confusion  
Acts 2:1-21  
What on earth is happening with these Jesus people? 

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

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...#1 What do Luke 5:36-39, John 2:1-11 add to the understanding of vv12-13? 

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Connected Life  
Acts 1:1-11  
The Spirit connects us with Jesus and others 

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Abide
God makes his abode with us

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...#2 How does v6 connect with John 12:12-16 & Luke 19:28-40 as well as John 18:28-38 & Luke 23:1-16? What about Matthew 24:1-51?  

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New Life  
John 15:1-8  
A branch has no life of its own 

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Abide
God makes his abode with us

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...#1 What is the connection between v13 & 10:11-17; 13:37-38; 1 John 3:16? The phrase is unique to St. John’s writings. See also Exodus 12; Leviticus 16:21-22; John 1:29; Romans 5:6-11 

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New Life  
John 15:1-8  
A branch has no life of its own 

Current Series:
Abide
God makes his abode with us

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...#3 Consider Leviticus 19:18 & Galatians 5:22-23 (also Ephesians 2:10, 5:9, 19-20; Colossians 3:12-17; James 3:17-18; 2 Peter 1:5-8). How has God pruned you in order to bear more fruit (v2)?  

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