Date: 6 Feb 2013

Passage: Mark 3:20-21

Why do those supposedly closest to Jesus in his life and ministry react against his public demand? What tension does that surface?

Date: 5 Feb 2013

Passage: Mark 3:16-19

This is not just a list of twelve names – ordinary individuals though they are. What binds them to Jesus? Why is Judas Iscariot singled out in verse 19?    

Date: 4 Feb 2013

Passage: Mark 3:13-15

The title ‘apostle’ is used here to refer specifically to the twelve disciples of Jesus. What is their commission? How are they prepared to serve?

Date: 2 Feb 2013

Passage: Mark 3:5-6

What have you learnt regarding the hardness of our human hearts?  If you have a similarly hard heart, ask Jesus to soften it so that you may be receptive to God’s prompting.

Date: 1 Feb 2013

Passage: Mark 3:1-4

Why did the Pharisees remain silent (v4)?  What were they admitting in their silence?

Date: 31 Jan 2013

Passage: Mark 2:27-28

What did David’s breaking of the Sabbath (vv25-26)have to do with His teaching that “the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath”(v28)?