2010 01 24 studyguide
6.
Read Jeremiah 5:20-25 and Ezekiel 12:2. Based on these passages, what was Jesus suggesting when He asked if they had eyes but could not see and ears but could not hear? (Mark 8:17-18)
7.
A suggested Next Step is to meditate daily on God’s Word. What are some practical ways to do that? What scripture passages might you use?
Impact Group Study Guide #2 for Jan 24 , 2010
Opening Up 1.
What is your favorite kind of bread?
2.
Tell the group (in less than three minutes) about something incredible God has done for you.
Digging In 3.
Quick Review: What insight, principle, or observation from this Sunday’s message did you find to be most helpful, eye opening, or troubling? Explain.
Digging Deeper (Additional ways to reflect on this week’s study) 8.
4.
Jesus asked His disciples to “remember” the leftovers they had picked up after He had fed both the 4,000 and 5,000 (Mark 8:19-20). Quickly scan through Mark chapters 1 to 7. What other miracles might the disciples have remembered seeing Jesus do?
According to the following verses, what should we “remember” when we face stresses and challenges in our lives? Deuteronomy 7:17-19
Psalm 77:11-15
1 Corinthians 10:1-6
Ephesians 2:11-16 5.
According to Pastor Bob, Jesus’ point in Mark 8:16-21 is He is enough. Do you think the disciples finally understood? Why or why not?
Living Out My next step today is to: A Realize Jesus is always enough
9.
B
Surrender all my stuff to Jesus
C
Sign up for Freed Up Financial Living
D
Meditate daily on God’s Word
This four-week series has reminded us to make Jesus the focal point of our lives. What is one practical step you will take this week to make (or continue to make) this a reality in your life?
Pastor Bob Westfall
Focal Point #4
January 24, 2010
Am I Not Enough? Mark 8:16-21 Jesus attempted to help the disciples _______________ their focal point to Him. (Mark 8:16-21) The disciples’ focal point was their ____________ of bread. (Mark 8:16)
Jesus asked several questions to help them understand that the issue isn’t bread but _________. (Mark 8:17-21)
Looking Up
Make Jesus the focal point of your life because He is the __________________ of everything you need. (Colossians 1:15-18)
Suggested idea for your group prayer time: During this series, Pastor Bob has encouraged us to “remember” what God has done as a way to keep our eyes focused on Him. Consider beginning your group prayer time by focusing on praises and thanksgiving for what God has done for you. Make this an interactive prayer time by praying just a few sentences of praise or thanks that is focused on one item. Then, after others have had a chance to pray for one item, share another praise or thanksgiving in prayer to God.
Get your eyes off your _______________ and onto Jesus. (Hebrews 12:1-2a)
Do ________________________ it takes to keep Jesus your focal point.
Read Jeremiah 5:20-25 and Ezekiel 12:2. Based on these passages, what was Jesus suggesting when He asked if they had eyes but could not see and ears but could not hear? (Mark 8:17-18)
7.
A suggested Next Step is to meditate daily on God’s Word. What are some practical ways to do that? What scripture passages might you use?
Impact Group Study Guide #2 for Jan 24 , 2010
Opening Up 1.
What is your favorite kind of bread?
2.
Tell the group (in less than three minutes) about something incredible God has done for you.
Digging In 3.
Quick Review: What insight, principle, or observation from this Sunday’s message did you find to be most helpful, eye opening, or troubling? Explain.
Digging Deeper (Additional ways to reflect on this week’s study) 8.
4.
Jesus asked His disciples to “remember” the leftovers they had picked up after He had fed both the 4,000 and 5,000 (Mark 8:19-20). Quickly scan through Mark chapters 1 to 7. What other miracles might the disciples have remembered seeing Jesus do?
According to the following verses, what should we “remember” when we face stresses and challenges in our lives? Deuteronomy 7:17-19
Psalm 77:11-15
1 Corinthians 10:1-6
Ephesians 2:11-16 5.
According to Pastor Bob, Jesus’ point in Mark 8:16-21 is He is enough. Do you think the disciples finally understood? Why or why not?
Living Out My next step today is to: A Realize Jesus is always enough
9.
B
Surrender all my stuff to Jesus
C
Sign up for Freed Up Financial Living
D
Meditate daily on God’s Word
This four-week series has reminded us to make Jesus the focal point of our lives. What is one practical step you will take this week to make (or continue to make) this a reality in your life?
Pastor Bob Westfall
Focal Point #4
January 24, 2010
Am I Not Enough? Mark 8:16-21 Jesus attempted to help the disciples _______________ their focal point to Him. (Mark 8:16-21) The disciples’ focal point was their ____________ of bread. (Mark 8:16)
Jesus asked several questions to help them understand that the issue isn’t bread but _________. (Mark 8:17-21)
Looking Up
Make Jesus the focal point of your life because He is the __________________ of everything you need. (Colossians 1:15-18)
Suggested idea for your group prayer time: During this series, Pastor Bob has encouraged us to “remember” what God has done as a way to keep our eyes focused on Him. Consider beginning your group prayer time by focusing on praises and thanksgiving for what God has done for you. Make this an interactive prayer time by praying just a few sentences of praise or thanks that is focused on one item. Then, after others have had a chance to pray for one item, share another praise or thanksgiving in prayer to God.
Get your eyes off your _______________ and onto Jesus. (Hebrews 12:1-2a)
Do ________________________ it takes to keep Jesus your focal point.
