Game Changer Week 1 Intro/LifeGroup Questions

WEEK 1

This sermon pairs with Mark 6:1-6 and the sermon preached at Chapel Hill on May 25 and 26.

Written by Tina Picard

Tina has been a member of Chapel Hill for 12 years, along with her husband, Howie. Mom to two grown daughters, and Grammy to three delightful grandchildren. As a staff member, Tina serves in the area of Next Steps, melding her work and passion for connecting people with their God-given abilities and interests. She also loves to study the Word inductively, and connect women to the Word and to each other. She considers herself fortunate to have opportunities within the EPC (at the presbytery and national levels) to do so.

LifeGroup Guide

Game Changer Series

Week 1

This sermon pairs with Mark 6:1-6 and the sermon preached at Chapel Hill on May 25 and 26.

LifeGroup Questions

Head

Jesus refers to the rejection of prophets in their hometown and households. Can you recall some of the prophets in the Old Testament that experienced this? (Cf. 2 Chon 36:16, Jer 11:21)

What sorts of things produce “astonishment” in today’s society?

How did Jesus respond to the ridicule he experienced in this story?

Heart

Can you relate to Jesus being scorned for his background and simple origins? Jesus deserved every ounce of respect and yet was treated with ridicule and contempt.

When have you been astonished by the work and teachings of Christ?

Have you ever experienced people (especially family!) taking offense at your faith?

Hands

What is your response when you are ridiculed? What can you learn from Jesus’ response in this passage?

“Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you” is the command given in Matthew 5:44. If this passage has reminded you of some difficult memories of experiencing rejection, spend time intentionally praying for those who have hurt you.