Vision of the Church Part 1: The Great Commandment

Mark 12:28-31

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TAG Questions

1. What is something you loved with almost all your strength when you were a child? Why?
2. How does loving God with all your strength look in your day to day life? How does that reality compare to what Jesus desires for you?
3. How can your discussion partner(s) pray for you?

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. If you were to describe your love for God as a thing or an event, what would represent it? Why? (e.g., My love for God is like my marriage, but even better! It is full of friendship, growth, serving, public and private affection, the power of God, and the joy of discovery.)
2. Now, do the same thing to describe your love for others and why.
3. Consider Mk 12:28-31. How can someone love God so fully and their fellow humans so selflessly? What should make that easy for believers? But, why is it so difficult?
4. Where does the world need to experience this kind of love? Name them aloud and keep a list so your group may pray specifically for these areas of need.
5. What is one point from Pastor Josh’s sermon upon which you’d like to take action today?