Only the Beginning (Study Guide)

 “Only the Beginning”

Sermon Study Guide for April 19, 2026


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Scripture: Mark 1:1


1. Good News


Isaiah 40:9

Isaiah 52:7 - “beautiful feet”


Roman world



Jesus

Messiah (8:29)


Son of God (15:39)



2. The Beginning


a. The way we ______________________



b. Be _________________________

1 Peter 3:15


c. With ______________________________

1 Peter 3:16



Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. What is the best news you have received? How did you feel when you heard it?
  2. Why is the story of Jesus called “gospel” or good news? How has it been good news in your life?
  3. In what way(s) does the Jesus that Mark tells us about fulfill the hopes of the Old Testament prophets like Isaiah?
  4. Why is Jesus better “good news” than the Roman emperor?
  5. What two or three words would you use to describe our world? In what way do you experience it as a world longing for good news and hope?
  6. What do you need to do to “be ready” to share the good news in your own life? Why is “gentleness and respect” so important in doing so?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - Luke 8-10

Tuesday - Luke 11-13

Wednesday - Luke 14-16

Thursday - Luke 17-19

Friday - Luke 20-22

Saturday - Luke 23-24

Sunday - John 1-4


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



Prayer Prompt: For willingness to be ready to continue the gospel.

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