9.22.24 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What are some ways you have heard other people describe Jesus?
Shortened Version
Read and Discuss
John 18:37-38
37 “You are a king then?” Pilate asked.
“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”
38 “What is truth?” said Pilate.
- What is Jesus claiming about himself in this passage?
- Why does Pilate respond the way he does?
- What are some ways people dismiss the claims of Jesus?
Mark 1:1,11
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”
- What did Mark believe about Jesus?
- Why did he believe that?
- What do you believe about Jesus?
- Why do you believe those things?
Discipleship Questions
- If you truly believe that Jesus is God, what personal actions should it inspire?
- How should it affect the way you view the world?
- What’s something you can do this week to dig deeper into the teachings of Jesus?
Extended Edition
John 18:37-38
37 “You are a king then?” Pilate asked.
“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”
38 “What is truth?” said Pilate.
- What is Jesus claiming about himself in this passage?
- Why does Pilate respond the way he does?
- What are some ways people dismiss the claims of Jesus?
- What parts of Jesus’ teachings do people who don’t follow Jesus usually agree with?
- What parts do they disagree with?
- How do you deal with some of the harder parts of Jesus’ teachings?
- Who can you talk to about those things that you don’t understand in Jesus’ teachings?
Mark 1:1,11
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”
- What did Mark believe about Jesus?
- Why did he believe that?
- What do you believe about Jesus?
- Why do you believe those things?
- How do people who don’t follow Jesus talk about Him?
- Why do some people say Jesus was a great teacher, but then discount many of the things He taught?
Discipleship Questions
- If you truly believe that Jesus is God, what personal actions should it inspire?
- How should it affect the way you view the world?
- What’s something you can do this week to dig deeper into the teachings of Jesus?
Memorize it!
Mark 1:11
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”
Prayer TACOS
Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for something good that happened in your life this week
Adoration- Worship the Lord for coming to earth
Confess to the times you’ve not lived by the truth
Others- Pray for an opportunity to talk with someone who claims Jesus was a good teacher, but not actually the Lord
Self- Ask the Lord to show you any areas where you may have trouble with His teachings. Ask for wisdom in those areas of your life.