Description

In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares that following Jesus includes judgment and persecution. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to secure your life by making Jesus and His saving message the purpose of your life.

Notes:

Theme: Following Jesus includes judgment and persecution.

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to secure your life by making Jesus and His saving message the purpose of your life.

Text: Mark 1:14-15 (ESV)

1. Jesus came to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom.
   1. Matthew 10:7-8 (ESV)
   2. Luke 10:8-9 (ESV)
2. The time is fulfilled.
3. The Kingdom of God is at hand.
   1. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)
   2. Luke 17:20-21 (ESV)
4. Repent.
   1. Mark 8:34-35 (ESV)
   2. Matthew 11:12 (ESV)
   3. Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV)
5. Believe in the Gospel.
   1. Matthew 5:10-12 (ESV)
   2. John 15:18-20 (ESV)
   3. Matthew 24:13 (ESV)
   4. 1 Peter 2:19-23 (NLT)
   5. Romans 8:16-17 (ESV)
   6. 1 Peter 4:12-14 (NLT)
   7. Romans 5:3-5 (ESV)
   8. James 1:2-3 (ESV)

Conclusion: The time has come, the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the Gospel!

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What is your favorite fall drink or food?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What message from this Better Together series was most meaningful to you?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• How is Jesus helping you become more like Him?
• When have you been persecuted for following Jesus? What happened?
• What or who helped you endure persecution?