Opening Discussion

• What are some ways you have heard other people describe Jesus?

Shortened Version

Read and Discuss

John 18:37-38

37 “You are a king then?” Pilate asked.

“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

38 “What is truth?” said Pilate.

• What is Jesus claiming about himself in this passage?
• Why does Pilate respond the way he does?
• What are some ways people dismiss the claims of Jesus?

Mark 1:1,11

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

• What did Mark believe about Jesus?
  • Why did he believe that?
• What do you believe about Jesus?
  • Why do you believe those things?

Discipleship Questions

• If you truly believe that Jesus is God, what personal actions should it inspire?
  • How should it affect the way you view the world?
• What’s something you can do this week to dig deeper into the teachings of Jesus?

Extended Edition

John 18:37-38

37 “You are a king then?” Pilate asked.

“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

38 “What is truth?” said Pilate.

• What is Jesus claiming about himself in this passage?
• Why does Pilate respond the way he does?
• What are some ways people dismiss the claims of Jesus?
• What parts of Jesus’ teachings do people who don’t follow Jesus usually agree with?
  • What parts do they disagree with?
• How do you deal with some of the harder parts of Jesus’ teachings?
• Who can you talk to about those things that you don’t understand in Jesus’ teachings?

Mark 1:1,11

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

• What did Mark believe about Jesus?
  • Why did he believe that?
• What do you believe about Jesus?
  • Why do you believe those things?
• How do people who don’t follow Jesus talk about Him?
• Why do some people say Jesus was a great teacher, but then discount many of the things He taught?

Discipleship Questions

• If you truly believe that Jesus is God, what personal actions should it inspire?
  • How should it affect the way you view the world?
• What’s something you can do this week to dig deeper into the teachings of Jesus?

Memorize it!

Mark 1:11

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”

Prayer TACOS

Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for something good that happened in your life this week

Adoration- Worship the Lord for coming to earth

Confess to the times you’ve not lived by the truth

Others- Pray for an opportunity to talk with someone who claims Jesus was a good teacher, but not actually the Lord

Self- Ask the Lord to show you any areas where you may have trouble with His teachings. Ask for wisdom in those areas of your life.