Lesson Recap
Continuing in the Book of Mark, we learned more of the "Marks of Discipleship".
After a recap of last weeks lesson we started in on Mark 8:11-33. Today's lesson was designed to help believers develop their faith.
Verses 11-13 Little Hope : Here we see that the Pharisees had little hope to believe in Jesus. The basis of faith is not a sign, but a choice. A closed mind leaves little hope for development of spiritual understanding.
Verses 14-21 Some Hope : Here we see the disciples still struggle for spiritual understanding, yet Jesus still had hope for them. How far am I on the road to becoming a fully devoted follower of Jesus?
Verses 22-26: Jesus heals the man in Bethsaida
Verses 27-33 More Hope: Who did the outsiders say Jesus was? God spoke the truth through Peter. If my life was a billboard sign, how effective would it be in pointing people to God?
Our openness to spiritual truth is a sign we are willing to grow in our spiritual understanding.
Trivia Night...
...was a resounding success with around $7500 raised for the youth mission trip!
Next Social Event
Watch the SPOT folder next week for an informal poll on what our next social event should be! Bowling? Minor-league baseball? You can help make the call by jotting you ideas on the poll next week!
Neat Link
As mentioned in class there is a really neat site out there called Not A Fan. It is for those wishing to become completely devoted to Christ. You can read more here. If you use Facebook you can click on the follow button in the upper right hand corner to get a daily devotional and thinking point! Check it out!
Prayer Requests
-Praise for what looks to be a very successful cervical spine surgery for Kevin. In addition, it looks as thought the stroke-like events have a reason and treatment as well. Praise to God for his ever continuing miracles! Thanks also to everyone for their prayers and support!
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