A Transformed Life // Mission City Church

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Missions & Connections Pastor Donnie Anthony, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, unpacks what it looks like to live a life of transformation and to walk in the freedom of Jesus Christ.

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Discussion Questions
A Transformed Life
Mark 2

Read aloud Mark Chapter 2, The Story of the Paralytic Carried by Friends

START TALKING. Ask these questions to get your LifeGroup talking.

- What part of the story of the man carried by four friends sticks out to you as most interesting?
- Was there someone who poured time and energy into your life that helped you find your way?

START THINKING. Ask these questions to get your LifeGroup thinking.

- Why did Jesus not choose to immediately heal the man?
- By bringing their friend to Jesus the four friends showed they believed several things. List those things.
- When the four friends of this paralytic got creative in finding a way to get him to Jesus, what does that say about them?
- Why do you think the Pharisees reacted in unbelief when Jesus forgave the paralytic?

Read Romans 4:1-3
- How does this verse relate to the faith of the friends in Mark 2?

Read 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
- How seriously should we take our purpose of bringing people to Jesus as all costs?

Read Matthew 6:33
- How does seeking God in salvation first lead to a life of transformation?

Read 2 Timothy 3:16
- How can we focus on the word of God in our lives in such a way that it will result in others coming to Jesus?

START SHARING. Review these questions.
- What is the biggest challenge you have to ministering to others who are in bondage in some area of their life?
- What steps can you take that will move you toward devoting the time and effort needed to bring your family and friends to Christ?

START PRAYING.
Pray together as a group for specific people you know who are in need of ministry to find freedom from bondage in some area of their life. Ask God to help you take the necessary steps to begin to minister to those around you.
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Bondage Challenges
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