Throughout his ministry, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray. It is in the midst of an ordinary exchange with an ordinary father, however, that we learn what it looks like to come to God in total weakness to find Him more than sufficient in Mark 9:22-25.
Sermon OutlinE
“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. . . “ (2 Corinthians 12:9a)
Our Weakness (Mark 9:14-22a)
God’s Strength (Mark 9:22b-27)
Our Voluntary Weakness (Mark 9:28-29)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- What are some things you learned and/or thoughts stirred in you during the message this weekend?
- If you could summarize the main point, what would it be?
- If we all know we have weaknesses, why do we spend so much time trying to hide our weaknesses?
- Read Mark 9:14-29. What are the weaknesses of each of the characters in the story?
- Why do you think Jesus said “faithless generation, how long will I be with you?”
- The man with the demoniac son said, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief?” What did he mean by that?
- Where would you say you need help with unbelief?
- Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-9. How is God’s strength made perfect in our weakness?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What does it look like to boast in our weaknesses?