Join us for reading Mark 7:1-8:10
Reflection Questions
- What stuck out in today’s message? What did you find challenging and encouraging? Did you learn anything new?
- When you think of a faithful person you know (or have known in the past), what characteristics do they have?
- Begin by reading Mark 7:1-14. Why were the Pharisees concerned about what Jesus’ disciples were doing?
- According to Jesus in this passage, what defiles a person?
- How does Jesus point out the Pharisees’ hypocrisy about cleanliness?
- Read Mark 7:14-30. Why does Jesus point to the stomach and eating? What does that have to do with defilement?
- Why was the Syrophoenician woman so persistent? Why was Jesus impressed by her?
- What can we do to place traditions (especially religious ones) in proper perspective?
- In what areas of life is it easier to trust God, and what areas are difficult to trust God?
- What does the woman’s persistence in seeking help from Jesus teach us about faith in difficult circumstances?
- One way we can model this woman’s example of faith and tenacity is through prayer. How can we challenge others in our group to pray boldly and consistently this month?
