“Jesus and His Ability, Part 1” (11/10/13)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 11:27-12:17 1. The religious leaders asked Jesus "By what authority are you doing these things?". How would you answer this question? 2. The Roman coin had the image of Caesar stamped on it. Who's image is stamped on your life? Explain how you know this. 3. In your own words answer this question "Will we let Jesus be the authority around here, or will we reserve that for ourselves?" Further Study: Re-Read Mark 11:27-12:17 1. In verse 11:30 Jesus asks th...
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“Jesus and His Leadership, Part 4” (11/3/13)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 11:20-26 1. What does the word "faith" mean when translated from the Greek? 2. Jesus said "whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." This is a remarkable promise, not a blank check. What does Jesus teach us about the condition of our heart when praying in this way? 3. Explain in your own words what mountain-moving-faith-and-forgiveness means to you. Further Study: Re-Read Mark 11:20-25 1. The story of...
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Jesus and His Lordship, Part 3 (10/20/13)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 11:15-19 1. Looking back over your life and how Jesus has been at work in your life; has He done what you've expected Him to do? 2. Jesus didn’t go to the Roman palace or to the soldiers barracks to overturn things. Jesus went to the center of spiritual power, the Temple, and he turned everything upside down! Why? 3. What would happen if every believer completely focused on doing what God was calling His people to be and do? What would happen then? Fu...
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