This week, presiding elder Eric Byrom continues taking us through the Book of Mark. He tells us to get ready to be faithful in tough times!

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Sermon Outline

1. Get ready to be faithful in tough times by guarding against counterfeits! (v. 5-6; 21-23)
2. Get ready to be faithful in tough times by not being worried about the future! (v. 7-8; 11-13)
3. Get ready to be faithful in tough times by faithfully sharing the gospel in all situations. (v. 9-10)

Study/Discussion Questions

• What have you perceived as “being ready” for tough times in your life?  How is that different than what Jesus tells us here?  How is it the same?
• How does what Jesus shares about being ready to be faithful in tough times fly in the face of what the world tells us to do?
• How do you guard yourself against being led astray by counterfeits?
• How do you ruthlessly root out worry about the future from your life?
• How do you stay motivated to share the gospel in good as well as hard situations?  If you don’t, what could you change in your life to make this a priority?  How would it look?
• What is one thing that God is moving in you to change or do in response to what you have heard today?