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the pace of grace | week 2
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Scripture (ESV):
Mark 1:35-39
Mark 1:11
Teaching Notes:
- Hurry is the enemy of holy.
- What was Jesus' pace?
- Jesus filled himself with the Father before pouring himself into the people.
- Jesus withdrew before he went out.
- Jesus focused on the important, not the urgent.
- We must learn to live at the pace of Jesus.
- God doesn't want what you can do for Him. God just wants you.
Reflection Questions:
1. Who or what is setting the pace of your life right now (work, family responsibilities, phone, calendar, other demands, etc)? How is your current pace affecting your ability to be present with God and the people you love?
2. In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus withdraws to pray before returning to ministry. What does Jesus' example teach you about the relationship between spending time with God and serving others? How might your approach to spiritual growth change if you focused more on being with Jesus before doing things for Jesus?
3. What are some signs that your spiritual battery may be running low? When you feel depleted, are you more likely to push harder or intentionally reconnect with God? What could it look like to respond differently?
4. How does knowing that your identity is rooted in God's love, rather than your productivity or accomplishments, challenge the way you approach your daily responsibilities? How can you remind yourself of this truth consistently?
5. What would it take for you to put this week’s practice of spending 10 minutes with Jesus before screens or any other distraction into action consistently? What specific time, place, and approach to prayer or Scripture reading will you commit to trying this week?
