Belonging - End of Week 4
SMALL GROUP STUDY
INTRODUCTION
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPEN QUESTIONS
Ok, so have you ever experienced an encounter with what you considered was evil? What was it and what happened?
HEAD
HEART
HANDS
The demoniac was told to tell others of all that Jesus had done for him. What has Jesus done for you? Make a list, spend time thinking back whether those things were recent, or happened a while ago. Then look for an opportunity to share those things with someone you think may need to hear them.
LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:10-12 NLT
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPEN QUESTIONS
Ok, so have you ever experienced an encounter with what you considered was evil? What was it and what happened?
HEAD
- Read Mark 5:1-20 together and share any wisdom, insights, or thoughts that come to you from the reading.
- Why do you think the evil spirit was anxious to come and out confront Jesus?
- Why scream, “don’t torture me?” to Jesus?
- Jesus didn’t have to allow a conversation with the demons, but He did. Why do you think He did?
- Pigs were a symbol of one of the most successful Roman armies, called the 10 legions. With that in mind, what might Jesus have been trying to show the people there that day, mostly Gentiles, about His power and the kingdom of God?
- Why do you think the people were still afraid at seeing the man even though now, he was sitting next to Jesus and in his right mind?
HEART
- We don’t have any other mention of Jesus doing anything in this region other than healing this man, which makes us think that healing this man was the only reason Jesus traveled to this area. What does that say for how far Jesus will go to rescue you and bring you into community?
- Was there any question that the demons wouldn’t have to do whatever Jesus said? Who was in control?
- Jesus usually tells people he heals to not tell others. Why do you think he told this Gentile to go and tell others what the Lord had done for him?
- Knowing this was Gentile territory, what impact do you think this display of healing, of power, of authority, had on these Gentiles and preparing their heart to receive the kingdom?
HANDS
The demoniac was told to tell others of all that Jesus had done for him. What has Jesus done for you? Make a list, spend time thinking back whether those things were recent, or happened a while ago. Then look for an opportunity to share those things with someone you think may need to hear them.
LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:10-12 NLT
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