SITTING, CLOTHED, AND IN HIS RIGHT MINDMark 5:14–20 (NLT)  “The herdsmen fled to the nearby town and the surrounding countryside, spreading the news as they ran. People rushed out to see what had happened. 15 A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons. He was sitting there fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. 16 Th...  Read More

EVIL ON ITS KNEESMark 5:6–13 (NLT)  “6 When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw him, ran to meet him, and bowed low before him. 7 With a shriek, he screamed, “Why are you interfering with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In the name of God, I beg you, don’t torture me!” 8 For Jesus had already said to the spirit, “Come out of the man, you evil spirit.” 9 Then Jesus demanded, “What ...  Read More

BOUND IN THE TOMBSMark 5:1–5 (NLT) “So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes.[a] 2 When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil[b] spirit came out from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. 4 Whenever he was put into chains and shackles—as he often was—he snapped the c...  Read More

INTRODUCTION: The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPEN:  What’s a story or book you remember from growing up that you loved? What was it about that story that drew you in?SCRIPTURE READI...  Read More

THE QUIET, UNSTOPPABLE KINGDOMMark 4:26–34 (NLT) "Jesus also said, 'The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he doesn’t understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf appears, then the heads of wheat form, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is...  Read More

LIGHT THAT CAN'T BE HIDDENMark 4:21–25 (NLT) "Then Jesus asked them, 'Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!' Then he added,...  Read More