Happy Independence Day!  This week, pastoral elder Jadae Fox follows up in our sermon series in the Book of Mark, in Chapter 12.

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Sermon Outline

I. Decide: Do you accept the authority of Jesus?    Lk. 11:27-33
II. Submitting to His messengers and spiritual leaders. Lk. 12:1-12
II. Submitting to Civil leaders.             Lk. 12:13-17
III. Knowing and Submitting to His Word Lk. 12:18-27

Study/Discussion Questions

1. How does accepting Jesus' authority affects how we should respond to all forms of authority in life?
2. How is the authority of Jesus expressed or denied in our life?
3. In what ways can the way (our attitude) we obey our leaders demonstrate a lack of true submission?
4. What does biblical Does submission look like?
5. (Rhetorical question) Consider is there a leader in your life for whom you need to repent because of a lack of submission?
6. Where has it been difficult to submit to civil leadership? Is it ever okay to not obey?
7. Why is selective reading of the Bible dangerous?
8. Is there a portion of the Bible that you tend to avoid? Why is that?