The Quiet Revolution

Mark 4:1-41

When you can't see the Kingdom working, trust the King who is.

How do we trust God when we can't see what He's doing? 1. Receive the Word 2. Keep Listening 3. Keep Listening

Who Really Belongs to Jesus?

Mark 3:7-35

Jesus longs for people who will be with Him, trust him, and obey him.

What types of people followed Jesus? 1. People that want something from Jesus 2. People embarrassed by him 3. People Afraid of Him 4. People to be with Him

When the King Arrives

Mark 1:21-45

Jesus' authority is not used to control but to restore.

What kind of authority does Jesus have, and why is that good news? 1. The King who speaks with authority... 2. ...rules over every part of life... 3. ...and personally enters your life.

The King Who Forgives

Mark 2:1-3:6

Jesus confronts religion because He came to bring forgiveness, not performance.

1. Jesus priority is the forgiveness of sins... therefore, we are to live forgiven. 2. Jesus is unimpressed by religious practice without mercy... therefore, we are to live forgiving.

When the King Arrives

Mark 1:1-20

It is exceedingly good to follow King Jesus

Overview What makes news "good"? What is the content of the good news? Three specific ways this is good news for us: 1. Jesus Bring s Pardon 2. God is Well-Pleased with Us 3. Following Jesus Gives us Purpose

Worship and Response

Acts 2:42-47

Today is an invitation. Not simply to remember what we've learned, but to ask God to make us these kinds of people.

Here is your guide during the Lectio Devina First Reading: Read Acts 2:42-47 Remain silent. What word or phrase stood out to you?

Second Reading: (Read Again) Silence. Why might God be drawing your attention to that word today?

Third Reading: (Read Again) Silence. What invitation is Jesus extending to you?

Committed in Community

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

God multiplies his mission through people who live like family!

What does it actually look like to live like family? 1. Family says, “You Belong Here.” 2. Family says, “We Need Each Other.” 3. Family says, We Carry One Another.”

Relentless Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Prayer is not our last resort, it is our first response!

What happens when I pray first instead of last? 1. Prayer reminds me who I am! 2. Prayer raises my eyes above my circumstances. 3. Prayer aligns my heart with God’s purpose. 4. Prayer teaches me daily dependence. 5. Prayer keeps me living in God’s grace. 6. Prayer teaches me how to follow God’s leadership.