Following Christ - The Ministry of Jesus and His Disciples - Mark 6:1-13
Sermon Outline
The Ministry of Jesus
Foreshadowing His Rejection by the Jewish Authorities, and in spite of His Wise Words and Miraculous Works, Jesus is rejected in His Hometown (Mark 6:1–6)
• Blown Away (6:1-3) Some people are initially impressed with Jesus’ wisdom and miracles.
• Offended (6:3) Some people are offended when Jesus’ true identity is revealed.
• Astonished (6:4-6) Jesus rarely goes where He is not wanted or trusted.
The Ministry of the Twelve
Jesus sends the first wave of disciples out on mission to represent him and they
find great success. (Mark 6:7-13).
• Commissioned (6:7) We represent Jesus in our mission.
• Instructed (6:8-11) We should be solely dependent on Him as we serve Him.
• Representing (6:12-13) God blesses us when we do God’s work in God’s way.
Despite the amazing teaching and miraculous meeting of needs,
Jesus may not reach everyone, but He sends us out on His mission.
Next Steps
• Allow Jesus to do His redemptive work in you, your life, and your family.
• Reflect on what you may be doing that is astonishing to Jesus.
• Get busy doing your part in His mission to represent Him well.
Home Church Questions
Read Mark 6:1-13
“They took offense at him” (6:3)
1. Why are they offended? Are you ever offended with Jesus? Why? His teaching? His working in your life?
“He was amazed at their lack of Fatih.” (6:6)
2. How can Jesus be amazed at something? (Theology Question). Do we ever amaze Jesus with our response? (Sanctification Question)
“Take nothing for the journey…” (6:8)
3. Why did He give them these particular instructions? What can we learn from it all?
“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22)
4. What did you learn about God in this passage? How does this affect you?
5. How are you encouraged or challenged by this passage?
6. How will you respond to God this week?
Mission Focus
UPG FOCUS: The Tseku People of China
The Tseku number around 14,000 and are Tibetan Buddhists whose beliefs are also influenced by traditional shamanistic practices. Living in remote Himalayan regions, they have very little access to the gospel, and Scripture has not yet been translated into their language. Pray that the Holy Spirit would open the hearts of Tseku families to seek forgiveness and understand the sufficiency of Christ’s work on the cross, and that God would raise up believers to pray faithfully and bring the gospel to this isolated people.
Finances
Weekly Budget 35,915
Giving For 11/01 25,017
Giving For 11/08 30,008
YTD Budget 682,385
Giving 575,244
OVER/(UNDER) (107,141)
Announcements
Dedication Sunday
Join us Sunday, November 22, during both services as we pray over and dedicate our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, the children who will receive them, and the many lives that will be touched by the hope of the Gospel. Children in preschool through 7th grade will join their parents for this special time of worship and dedication. Nursery and toddler classes will be available as usual through Fellowship Kids.
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Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child collection week is here! We need volunteers for OCC National Collection Week starting tomorrow. Please go to fellowshipconway.org/occ to find a spot you can serve in. You can drop off your shoe boxes anytime this week; 10-2:00 p.m. Monday -Friday, but next Sunday, November 23 is the LAST day we can accept the shoe boxes for 2026.
Fellowship Connect
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Equipping Courses | Praying the bible | november 15 | 9:00 am
Revolutionize your prayer life as you discover how to use the words of the Bible to breathe life into your prayers. This equipping class, based on the book Praying the Bible, can benefit your prayer life and your Bible reading. Led by Chris Moore. For more information or to register, go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping.
Women’s Fellowship Potluck & P.J.’s
Ladies, join us Thursday, December 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. for a cozy evening of delicious food, laughter, and sweet fellowship! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share, and come dressed in your favorite PJs. We look forward to a fun and heartwarming evening together! Location: The home of Amy McKissack, 11 Skyland Dr., Conway
Widows’ Christmas Luncheon
Ladies, join us for a festive afternoon of a pizza parade, gifts, laughter, and fun! We look forward to celebrating together on December 10 at noon at the home of Ambra Austin, 3680 Gresham Dr. Please RSVP to Ambra at 501-730-6795 by November 30. We can’t wait to see you!
Fellowship Kids Parents’ Night Out | December 11 | 6-8:30 p.m.
It’s that time of year again! Kids from newborn through 4th grade are invited to join us for our annual Parents’ Night Out, Friday, December 11! After enjoying dinner at home, have them slip into their favorite pajamas and bring them our way. We’ll keep them busy with fun games, Christmas crafts, a snack, and a movie while you enjoy a relaxing evening out! To register go to fellowshipconway.org/register.