Time, Interruptions, and New Life

Mark 5:21-43

Jan 21, 2024 // Clint Leavitt

The journey toward accepting God's love can be fraught with obstacles, like guilt or the quest for approval. Yet, in this sermon, we explore the liberating truth that realizing you are loved just as you are can profoundly affect your ability to love others.

Discussion Questions

  1. In what ways can we combat the lie that we are unworthy of love and embrace the truth that we are unconditionally loved by God? Discuss how this realization can impact our daily lives. (Romans 8:38-39)

  2. The sermon mentioned the significance of accepting and recognizing God's love in order to love others more naturally. How can we cultivate an awareness of being loved by God, and what impact might this have on our relationships? (1 John 4:19)

  3. Reflect on the story of Jairus and his daughter in Mark 5. How does this account demonstrate the importance of choosing belief over skepticism in the face of life's challenges? (Mark 5:35-36)

  4. Clint discussed the tension between the 'facts' of our situations and the spiritual truths Jesus offers. Share a time when you had to choose to believe in God's promises over the visible evidence in your life. (2 Corinthians 5:7)

  5. The sermon ended with a call to prayer for understanding and connection with Christ's love. How can prayer deepen our grasp of the vastness of Christ's love for us? (Ephesians 3:17-19)