Mark 8:31-34
Today we are reading Mark 8.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Mark 8:31-34 - And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And He was stating the matter plainly. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. 33 But turning around and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter and *said, “Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” 34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. Which of the following questions impacts you most as you think about what is being taught in Mark 8?
2. Do you think Jesus used His own words, the Old Testament, or both to teach the disciples about the things that He was about to go through?
3. What Old Testament passages do you like to use as examples of what God always planned to accomplish through Jesus?
4. What are some ways you have seen your will being different than God's?
5. What are some ways that you have been able to align your will with God's? How did you do that?
6. Why do you think Peter felt the need to rebuke Jesus? Have you ever felt the need to "rebuke" or correct God? What happened when you tried?
7. Do you think the crucifixion of Jesus was more about God's hatred of sin or God's love for man? What difference does it make?
8. Is our cross the same as Christ's? If so, what does that mean? If no, how do we know what is our cross to bear?
9. What was your favorite verse in Mark 8 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Mark 8?
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