Pastor Frank
Mid Week Message 10-8-19
Message Title: The Testimony of a Possessed Man
Series: Testimony
Key verses:
Isaiah 9:1-2; Mark 5:1-20
Sermon Notes:
- The heart of Jesus is to seek and save the lost. (Isaiah 9:1-2; Mark 5:1-6)
- Testimonies are powerful. (Mark 5:19-20)
Why 12 baskets on the Jewish side and 7 on the Gentile side?
- The heart of Jesus is to seek and save the Jewish
- The heart of Jesus is to seek and save the Gentile
Follow-up Questions from Sunday’s Message:
Getting to Know You:
What is the most frequent app that you use?
Quick Review:
Looking back on last Sunday message and your notes, what was the most memorable part for you?
Digging Deeper:
- Read Isaiah 9:1-2. What does this prophecy say about the coming Messiah’s ministry?
- Read Isaiah 9:6-7. What does this prophecy say about the Messiah Himself?
- Have everyone in your group read one verse of Mark 5:1-20 out loud. What do you think these verses teach us about the person of Jesus? How can we know Jesus better from these verses?
- What is the most dramatic transformation you have seen Jesus Christ work in a person’s life? Please share.
- Why do you think the people were afraid when they saw the man who had been possessed “sitting there dressed and in his right mind” (verse 15)? Why do you think they asked Jesus to leave?
- Read Mark 5:18-20. When this person went back to his family and home town and told them what good things the Lord had done for him and how God had mercy on him, what do you think their feelings and responses were?
- When you reflect on Jesus words in verse 19, what great things has the Lord done for you? How has He showed mercy on you? Who was the last person you have told this to?
Taking it Home:
What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?
Prayer request:
Please pray that this message series will impact people’s lives, especially as each person is processing and thinking through their own testimony of Jesus and how they can be sharing it with others.
Mid Week Message 10-2-19
Message Title: What’s Your Purpose in Life?
Series: Reasons for God
Key verses:
1 Timothy 1:13-14, Rom 8:28-29, Philippians 3:12-14, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 9:23-26
Follow-up Questions from Sunday’s Message:
Icebreaker Question:
What is the most memorable conversion testimony that stands out in your mind? Please share.
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, what was the most memorable part of the McBride’s testimony last Sunday?
Digging Deeper:
- Read 1 Timothy 1:13-14. Contrast Paul’s life before he became an apostle and after. Why is change an essential part in following Jesus?
- Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. What does it mean to be a new creation? How would you describe the process of being a new creation?
- Romans 8:28-29. What is the one thing you remember God changed in your life when you first became a follower of Jesus? How did that change come about? Why is that change so significant?
- Philippians 3:12-14. Hebrews 12:1-2. The Christian life is a work in progress, and it’s hard work. From your experience what are the things that can hinder your spiritual growth? Explain.
- Luke 9:23-26. Following Jesus costs something? What was your hesitation before becoming a Christian? What convinced you that it was worth the cost?
Taking it Home:
What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?
Prayer request:
Please pray that this message series will challenge our congregation to share their conversion testimony to their neighbors and friends.