Mark 14
“Marks of a True Disciple, Part Five”
1. Jesus Restores the Broken
📖 Read: Mark 14:3
Jesus dines in the home of Simon the leper—an outsider, once considered unclean. Jesus restores what is broken and brings the marginalized near. His presence transforms ordinary spaces and ordinary lives.
Key Insight:
🔥 A true disciple participates in God’s work of restoration, valuing people over rules or reputation.
Discussion Questions:
Who in your life or community feels “unclean” or rejected, and how can you embody Jesus’ restorative love toward them?
How does Jesus’ acceptance of the marginalized challenge your own prejudices or biases?
2. Extravagant Worship
📖 Read: Mark 14:4–7
A woman pours an entire year’s wages in perfume on Jesus. It’s socially inappropriate, costly, and completely devoted. While others criticize, Jesus affirms her heart. True worship flows from seeing Christ for who He really is: glorious, loving, and redeeming.
Key Insight:
✝️ True discipleship is marked by extravagant, heartfelt devotion to Christ that overflows into action, giving, and obedience.
Discussion Questions:
How does encountering the reality of Jesus’ love change the way you worship and serve?
Are there areas where you hold back because of fear, comfort, or criticism?
What would it look like to pour out your “best” for Jesus in your time, resources, or influence?
3. Preparing for His Sacrifice
📖 Read: Mark 14:8
The woman’s act foreshadows Jesus’ own sacrificial love. She anoints Him for burial; He will give His life for ours. True discipleship involves grasping the cost of salvation and responding with love, surrender, and faithfulness.
Key Insight:
🌍 Living for Christ means aligning our priorities with the Gospel, valuing Him above comfort, security, or approval.
Discussion Questions:
How does understanding Jesus’ sacrifice shape your daily priorities?
In what areas of your life do you need to surrender more fully to Him?
How does His example challenge the way you live, serve, and give?
4. Overflowing Hearts, Faithful Lives
📖 Read: Matthew 6:21; Revelation 2:1–7
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. A disciple’s life flows out of what they treasure—worship, generosity, service, and bold proclamation of the Gospel. Nothing poured out for Christ is wasted.
Key Insight:
✝️ Faithful discipleship is sacrificial, urgent, and eternal in perspective—it is a life fully surrendered to Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
What could you give, risk, or do for Jesus that you currently hold back?
How can you cultivate a heart that treasures Jesus above all else?
Who around you needs to see your overflow of faith, love, and devotion?
Prayer Prompts
Examination: “Lord, reveal where I resist Your authority and surrender.”
Worship: “Jesus, You are worthy of all my love, time, and treasure.”
Transformation: “Holy Spirit, shape my heart to live extravagantly for You.”
Surrender: “Lord, I lay my plans, comfort, and resources at Your feet. Use all of me for Your glory.”