Summary: Mark 12:12-40
Many different religious officials tried to outsmart and deceive Jesus. Instead of listening to Jesus, they wanted to prove that they were experts on the things of God. Jesus answered their questions by pointing them to a life of walking with God and surrendering to Him instead of insisting on their own way.
What does this say about God?
God is after our hearts. The religious officials were concerned with having the right answers and pursuing a good appearance, but they missed the purpose of God’s people: walking with Him.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What are some questions you have about God?
- What are ways we can get to know God more?
Discussion with Older Kids
- What are some things you want to know about God? What is hard about getting to know God?
- How can we grow in a relationship with God?
Discussion with Teens
- What are some of the things you want to know about God? What are some things that have grown your relationship with God? How do you want to keep growing in your relationship with Him?
- What are you doing to pursue knowing and loving God more? What are some things you could begin in this area?
Memory Verse
“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’”
Mark 12:30
Prayer
Pray to grow in your relationship with God.
