God 3:16 – Part 5: The God Who Anoints You

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Mark 3:13-19

Series Memory Verse: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (p.811)

“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit…”
John 15:16 (p.824)

  • God Is Wise, And He Chose Me.

“Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach…” Mark 3:14 (p.763)

We live as God’s chosen people by:

  1. Be Relevant.

“These are the twelve he chose: Simon (whom he named Peter), James and John (the sons of Zebedee, but Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder”), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).” Mark 3:16 (p.763)

“Therefore, go and make disciples …” Matthew 28:19a (p.760)

  1. Be Real.

 “Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.” 1 Corinthians 9:22b (p.875)

  1. Be Reliant.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (p.901)

“And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two…”
Mark 6:7a (p.766)

“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12 (p.897)

My Next Step This Week:

  1. I am choosing to follow Jesus.
  2. I am choosing to be discipled.
  3. I am choosing to disciple.

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION

One Thing: God Is Wise.

Memory Verse: John 3:16 (p.811)

Bible Background: The 12 Disciples – Mark 3:13-19

CONVERSATION STARTER

// When were you selected for a special project, team, or assignment that really excited you?

WEEKEND REVIEW

God Is Wise.

  1. Be relevant.
  2. Be real.
  3. Be reliant

// Was there anything that stood out to you or maybe confused you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

// Read Mark 3:13-19 (p.763).

  • Why did Jesus choose everyday men (fishermen, taxcollectors, etc.)?
    • Note that Jesus chose Judas, even though He knew he would betray Him. Why?
  • What does this verse show you about your role as a disciple?

// Read Matthew 28:18-20 (p.760).         

  • What do you notice about the urgency in this command?
  • Thinking about Jesus’ promise to always be with us, how does that boost your confidence and enthusiasm in helping others on their spiritual journey?

// Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (p.875).

  • What does this verse teach us about Paul’s approach to evangelism?
  • What does it look like for you to find common ground with others in our mission to spread the Gospel?

// Read Romans 10:14–17 (p.864).

  • What challenges might we face in sharing Jesus with others? How can we overcome these challenges with the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
  • Is there someone in your life that you feel God calling you to go and disciple?

// Read John 15:16 (p.824).

  • What How does it feel to be chosen by God and what does it mean to you personally?
  • What does this verse mean in regards to the phrase “produce lasting fruit”?
  • How does this verse inspire you to go and disciple others?

NEXT STEP

My Next Step This Week:

1. I am choosing to follow Jesus.

2. I am choosing to be discipled.

3. I am choosing to disciple.

DIGGING DEEPER 

Think about someone you can disciple. Read these verses and pray for God’s boldness and confidence to share His love and Word with others.

  • Deuteronomy 31:8 (p.163)
  • Isaiah 41:10 (p.548)
  • 1 Peter 3:15 (p.936)
  • Romans 1:16-17 (p.857)