The Servant King - Mark 8.27-38

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower, Ontario

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The One Thing

These are the things of God: a Messiah that gave up His life so you can know the value of your soul.

The Scripture

Mark 8:27-38

 

Know

• Have you ever had an argument with someone or a heated conversation, only to realize you actually both agreed, you were just using different terminology?

Grow

• Read 8:31. What do you think was going through Jesus mind as He shared this list of things He would endure?
• 8:33 It’s clear that Peter and Jesus had different interpretations of the word “Messiah”. Instead of telling Peter that he misunderstands, why did Jesus harshly call Peter “Satan”?
• Read 8:31 and 8:34. Note how many times the word “must” is used or implied.
  • 8:31 - Why was there no other way that Jesus could provide salvation for us?
  • 8:34 – Why is denying ourselves and taking up our cross an essential part of following Christ?
• Why should we be a little careful when we use the phrase “It’s just my cross to bear” when talking about the hardships of life? Reference 8:34.
• What is your reaction when you hear about the religious tradition of people actually crucifying themselves in the Philippines?
• Read 8:36. What are some ways that we can see ourselves or our culture ‘devalue’ the human soul? How does the gospel of Jesus change the narrative?
• Read 8:38. What does it mean that Jesus will be ashamed of some people when He returns?

 

Show

• This week, take some time to pray through Mark 8:31, thanking Jesus for what He did for you. Also take some time to pray through Mark 8:34-37 and listen to what God reveals to you through these verses.