CONNECT: In what ways could you grow in the knowledge of God and humility?

WARM-UP

1. As the people of the world set priorities and goals for the new year, how do you think they go about it? What drives their decision making?
2. As we consider the year ahead, who and what should drive our priorities for the year?

Read Mark 1:14-15  

1. What is the good news of God according to Jesus?
2. What does he mean by saying that the time has come and that the kingdom of God has come near?
3. How has Jesus been promised to his people before he came? What is the kingdom of God?
4. On the basis of this statement of fact, what are the two things that Jesus calls us to do?
5. When the world hears the word ‘repent’ what do you think they think it means? What is a more biblical definition of repentance?
6. How would you describe repentance to a friend who doesn’t know Jesus yet on your frontlines?
7. In what ways is belief different to just an academic acknowledgment; a shot in the dark; or a leap of faith?
8. How would you describe belief to a friend who doesn’t know Jesus yet on your frontlines?
9. Why is what we believe in good news? Does the world see the gospel as good news?
10. Is there anything that is stopping you or holding you back from repentance and belief in Jesus?

Read Mark 1:16-20  

1. What is the third call of Jesus? How is following Jesus different to following a celebrity, a politician, or even a brand?
2. What are we to follow Jesus with? How does this shape the way that we prioritise things this year?
3. Is there anything that you tend to prioritise more before following Jesus? Bring it to him in prayer and maybe ask a good friend to keep you accountable.

APPLY: Spend some time considering how to prioritise Jesus this year, and think of 3 ways to go about it.

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On Your Frontline This Week: What daily rhythm is going to help you live for Jesus in 2022?

Listen, Watch, and Read:          

• AUDIO: “Jesus: His Message and His Mission” by Alistair Begg
• AUDIO: “Kingdom News” by Simon Manchester
• AUDIO: “Mark 1:14-45” by Dick Lucas
• AUDIO: “The Lord’s Fisherman” by John Stott

SERIES Resources:

• Series overview
• BOOK: “Resilient Disciples” by Rick Hill
• BOOK: “Need to Know” by Gary Millar
• ARTICLE: “What is a Whole-Life Disciple” by LICC (London Institute of Contemporary Christianity)