Community Group - Malaga Christian Center

1 Read the Story

Mark 8:34-38 NIV

34Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For whoever wants to save their life [a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. 36What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 37Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 38If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels."

2 Retell the Story

Take a few moments to retell the story in your own words. You may want to speak it out loud or write it down. If you find you are struggling to remember it, read it or listen to it again.

3 Discover the Story

When you feel you are familiar with the story, take some time to think over or discuss the following questions and allow some people to participate in each question depending on the time you have available:

What does this story tell me about God?
What does this story tell me about people?
Because this is God's word, what changes do I have to make in my life?
Who am I going to tell?