The Jesus Stuff

Table purpose statement (Share at the start or before the Discovery section):

This group exists for the purpose of discipleship. A disciple is someone who loves and obeys Jesus. (John 14:15) That means our focus is hearing from God and taking steps of faith. Our goal is to multiply another healthy Table. One day, some of you will lead a group like this! 

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Table Talk (⅓ of meeting)

• Icebreaker: What’s a summer activity that makes you nostalgic?
• What are you thankful for? What’s stressing you out?
• How has God been at work in your life?
• Spend time worshiping through song. Recommended: Been So Good by Elevation Worship.

Discussion Guidelines

1. Everyone shares in sentences, not paragraphs. 
2. Focus only on what this passage is saying. (This keeps everyone on the same page) 
3. Share from your perspective – we won’t argue or give advice. 
4. Give everyone time to respond. Silence is OK. 
5. The facilitator will facilitate discussion, not teach. 

Discover what God is saying to you. (⅓ of meeting) 

Pause to pray before reading Mark 5:21-43

• Retell the story in your own words (this helps us internalize the passage).
• What stands out to you?
• What do you learn about God from this passage?
• What does this passage teach us about ourselves?
• Where do you need to move beyond fear to take a step of faith?

Go do it. (⅓ of meeting)

• Based on this discussion, where do you need to change?
• What’s a simple way you can live out this passage in the next few days? (Everyone creates an “I will” statement.)
• Who is someone in your life that would benefit from this story? Pray for them now.
• Pray for one another.

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