[Sunday] Believe and Receive - Jesus Said What?!

Though prayers may go unanswered and institutions may fail, the true test of faith is in a God whose work of salvation is never halted.

Questions for the Week: Jesus Said What?! - Believe and Receive

1. There is disappointment that can come when a deeply desired prayer, especially for healing, seems to go unanswered. Have you ever experienced a time when a prayer felt unheard, and how did you navigate that disappointment?

2. Read Mark 11:12-25.  Jesus described the temple as a "fruitless" institution that needed to be replaced. Can you think of something—perhaps a church, a leader, or a system—that you once put your faith in that you later realized was "fruitless" or failed you?

3. Read Isiah 56:6-7.  What was supposed to happen on the temple mount?  What was happening at the temple mount in the days of Jesus?  How does Jesus ultimately destroy the temple and rebuild it in 3 days?

4. God’s purpose of bringing forgiveness and life to the world through Jesus never stops or changes.  How does that give you hope when the world seems to let you down?  Who can you share that hope and forgiveness with who is going through a rough time today?

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