Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: Interruptible
Sermon Title: Who Touched Me?
BREAK THE ICE:
Does faith require personal engagement? Is faith active or passive?
Transition: Today we continue in our series “Interruptible” and we will look at an active faith story.
Read Mark 5:21-24
What was the first scene of this interruptible moment for Jesus?
Where was Jesus headed?
Read Mark 5:25-34
What was the woman’s need?
What was her action?
She _________
She came up behind him
She reached out and __________
She _________, if I just touch!
How does v. 28 communicate her faith?
Truth – Faith is active, not passive
She was tired, weak, isolated, poor, an outcast, but her faith moved her to action.
She was a radical risk-taker, with unwavering faith, and persevered
Jesus’ Response
- He felt _______ leave him
- He asked a question, who ________ me?
- He looked and ________ looking
What was Jesus doing here?
Truth – He desired to release her shame publicly, her bleeding had already stopped.
in v. 34, Jesus said, your faith has saved you! Go in peace, you are free!
Let’s learn about Faith:
Read Hebrews 11:6
What three things do we learn about faith?
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BRING IT HOME:
Truth – In Christ you and I are Brought near to God
Read Ephesians 2:13
What promise is found in this verse?
Read Hebrews 4:14-15
How is Jesus, our High Priest described?
How does that make you feel?
Read v 16
Where is mercy and grace found?
Summation of lesson: God responds to one’s faith, faith moves
us to action, but also God to action.
Read Psalm 34:18
What two promises are here?
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2.
What was your one compelling take-a-way today?
Your homework assignment:
What is God’s spirit highlighting for you today?
Give time this week and address that growth edge.
Let’s Pray