When Jesus Lost the Debate (Study Guide)

“When Jesus Lost the Debate”
Sermon Study Guide for March 15, 2020

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

8 more months…

1. Jesus Goes Abroad

Syrian Phoenicia

Gentile dogs…



2. Provoking Faith

Peter & Cornelius…

Jesus…

The “Good” Samaritan…

“Go and do likewise”

“Breathe and bless”





Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
  1. Where do you see racism evident in your everyday life?
  2. How do people usually respond when they are racially insulted (like being called a “Gentile dog”)?
  3. Why was it enough for this woman to get the crumbs?
  4. How did God get Peter’s attention on racial issues in Acts 10?
  5. Why were Samaritans so disliked by the Jews? In what way does similar racism rear its head today in our own community?
  6. What did Jesus mean at the end of the parable when he said to “go and do likewise”?
  7. What is one way you will intentionally “breathe and bless” this week?

Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Acts 10:1-18
Tuesday - Acts 10:19-48
Wednesday - Acts 11:1-18
Thursday - Revelation 7:9-12
Friday - Galatians 3:23-29
Saturday - Luke 10:25-37

In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



Prayer Prompt: to find ways to breathe and bless.

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