Small Group Questions
Mark 7:24-37
ENGAGE
- When you think of someone you’ve known who demonstrated great faith in God, who comes to mind? In what ways are you challenged by their faith?
READ
- Read or summarize the passage.
- Share any observations or questions from the passage or the sermon.
REFLECT
- What else do we know about the woman who came to Jesus? What does she ask of Jesus, and what is His response?
- How do you feel about Jesus’ metaphorical use of the labels “children” and “dogs”? Who are the children and the dogs? • What is the bread? • What is significant about the word ‘first’?
- What steps does Jesus take to heal the deaf and mute man? Why do you think Jesus chooses to heal him this way?
- What does the woman seem to recognize about Jesus’ mission? What are the people beginning to recognize about Jesus? Compare the response of the people with Isaiah 35:5.
RESPOND
- What is Jesus modeling for his disciples in these two encounters? What is Jesus revealing about himself and his kingdom?
- How can boldness and humility both be demonstrated at the same time in our prayers? (Hebrews 4:14-16)
PRAY
As you pray, pray
- For boldness and humility
- For greater faith
- Ephesians 1:17-19
