Follow Me, Part 5: The Fine Print
February 2, 2025

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Message Review

Many people start following Jesus because they believe it will benefit them. While there are many benefits of following Jesus, there’s also some fine print.  The fine print of following Jesus is that following Him will eventually cost us something. 

Main Point: Salvation is free; it costs us nothing. Following Jesus will eventually cost us something.

Scripture References: Mark 8:27-38

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Mark 8:27-38. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was Jesus’ original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • Have you ever had to make a hard decision that required giving up something valuable (time, comfort, finances, security)? What made you willing to make that choice?

  • Many people start following Jesus because they believe it will benefit them.  What are some benefits of following Jesus?

  • While there are many benefits of following Jesus, there’s also some fine print.  Read Mark 8:27-38 as a group.

    • Why did Jesus rebuke Peter so harshly in verse 33?

    • In verse 34, Jesus described the fine print of following Him?  What is the fine print?  What does that practically look like in our lives?

    • What big ideas was Jesus trying to communicate in verses 35-38?

  • Ronnie said the fine print of following Jesus is that salvation is free; it costs us nothing. However, Following Jesus will eventually cost us something. Have you ever been in a situation where following Jesus cost you something—a relationship, an opportunity, comfort, or approval? What happened?

  • Is it worth following Jesus when it costs us something to?  Why or why not?

  • Reread Mark 8:34.  Based on what Jesus said, would you describe yourself as a consumer of Jesus or a follower of Jesus? 

  • How is Jesus inviting you to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him?  What next step do you need to take to follow Him in that today?

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