20241006 Divorce, Children & Discernment (Mark 10.1-16)

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The Passage: Mark 10:1-16
The One Thing: Divorce, Children & Discernment

Discussion Questions
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K1 What did God say to through the message today (or the service in general)?

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G1 Have you been impacted by divorce (either personally or someone you know)? How did you get through this season in your life?
G2 In what ways does Jesus' reference to "hardness of heart" (Mark 10:5) help us understand the allowance of divorce in Mosaic law? Discuss its implications for modern relationships.
G3 How can the church support individuals affected by divorce while upholding Jesus’ teachings on marriage? Discuss practical ways to provide care and guidance.
G4 What is the significance of Mark sandwiching Jesus’ teaching on divorce between 4 accounts involving children? Do you think this was intentional or not?
G5 Reflect on Scot McKnight’s 7 step method of discernment regarding Jesus’ difficult teaching in Mark 10 / Matthew 5. https://churchsource.com/blogs/ministry-resources/path-discernment-local-church-thoughts-scot-mcknight. Do you find this rubric helpful? Can you think of ways it might be abused / misused?

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S1 Consider how understanding God's unconditional forgiveness and love might help individuals move past feelings of guilt and embrace a renewed sense of hope and purpose in their lives

Questions creative by Dan in conjunction with perplexity.ai