Gospel of John | The Cost of Discipleship | John 11:55-12:1-8, 20-26

Discussion Questions

  • Was there ever a time in your life when you had some kind of relationship with
    Jesus, but you weren’t fully committed to him? What was that like?

  • Mary surrendered her resources, her reputation, and her whole self. Which of
    these three areas of surrender do you find most challenging, and why?

  • Pastor Reece asked, "What's in your jar?" — referring to the thing(s) we hold back
    from God. What is something you sense God asking you to surrender that feels
    particularly difficult or even "like death" to give up? What fears surround that
    surrender?’

  • Share about a time when something you surrendered to God led to unexpected life
    and fruit.

Prayer Points

  • Ask God to reveal any area of your life you’re holding back from him.

  • Pray for courage to surrender whatever God reveals.