Week 19: Mark 8:1-21 - James Sharp

<p>Pastor James continues our series in the gospel of Mark, looking at Mark 8:1-21.</p><p><b>The Hungry Crowd Is Satisfied (8:1-10)</b></p><p>&quot;And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.&quot; - <em>Mark 6:51-52</em></p><p><b>The Arrogant Pharisees Are Rejected (8:11-13).<br/>The Unbelieving Disciples Are Challenged (8:14-21).</b></p><ol><li> In what ways, or in what areas of my life, do I fail to trust in Jesus’ sufficiency?</li><li>In what ways, or in what areas of my life, do I trust in my own strength and sufficiency?</li><li>In what ways, or in what areas of my life, do I fail to submit to Jesus’ authority?</li><li>In what ways, or in what areas of my life, do I fail to trust in Jesus’ sovereign power over me, and over all things?</li></ol><p>COMMUNION REFLECTION QUESTIONS:</p><ul><li>In what ways, or in what areas of my life, do I sense my own hard-heartedness? </li><li>Do I fail to trust in Jesus’ sufficiency? Do I trust too much in my own strength? Do I fail to submit to Jesus’ authority? Do I fail to trust in Jesus’ sovereign power and control?</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Life Church exists to glorify God by making disciples who <b>treasure Christ, grow together</b>, and <b>live on mission</b>. Salisbury, NC<br/><br/>Follow us online:<br/><a href='https://www.lifechurchnc.com/'>lifechurchnc.com</a><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/lifesalisbury'>Facebook</a><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/lifechurchnc/'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@lifechurchnc'>YouTube</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/lifechurchnc'>Twitter</a></p>