QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

1. James 2:1-10, 14-17: In what ways do you see the reign of God present in your day to day life or around the world?

2.  Isaiah 35:4-7a: How can our stereotypes of people make us 'blind' and 'deaf' to the presence of God around? How can we overcome them?

3. Mark 7:24-37: In what ways do the words and actions of Jesus provide freedom for those who have been healed by him?

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

1. James 1:17-27: Why is it important to learn how to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger?

2. James 1:17-27: Which do you think is easier to be a hearer or doer? Why? Why not?

3. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23: Why does Jesus say it is whatever comes out of a person's mouth that makes them unclean? 

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

1. Proverbs 9:6: Wisdom invites people to come and dine at her table by saying " Leave your simple ways and you will live, walk in the way of understanding." What do you think that means?

2. Ephesians 5:15-20: What does the author refer to as wise living?

3. John 6:51-58: Why do you think some of Jesus’ listeners take his reference to being "true flesh and true blood" literally?

Questions for reflection:

1. Ephesians 4:25-5:2: What is your reaction to the author of the letter to the Ephesians' call to speak the 'truth' to your neighbour and be accountable as part of a community?

2. Psalm 34:1-8: What does it mean for you to 'bless' the Lord in your life?

3. John 6:35, 41-51: How does your relationship with Jesus quell your hunger and slake your thirst?

Questions for Reflection

1. John 6:24-35: In Jesus' temptation in the wilderness in Matthew's gospel, he tells the tempter that humans don't live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. How does John's account of Jesus' feeding of the crowd and subsequent words about being the bread of life echo the notion that Jesus' words will fulfill our hunger and thirst?

2. Ephesians 4:1-16: In Ephesians the author speaks of using the gifts that Jesus passed on to his         disciples? Do you know what talents/gifts you have been given and how you use them everyday?

3. Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15: The Israelites in Exodus complain of hunger and rue the fact that they left slavery for freedom. In what ways to can you relate to being in a time of transition when you wanted to go back to the 'good ole days' because life was hard?

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

1. Mark 4:35-41: Do you remember an a tumultuous occasion in your life where you felt the peace of God
bring calm to you? Do you remember this experience every time you feel afraid? Is your trust in God
strengthened as a result?

2. 2 Corinthians. 6:1-13: Paul speaks of his experience as an apostle and of the hardships he and others have endured in service to God. He implores the Corinthian community to accept the grace and wholeness
God has to offer. What does it mean for you to receive God's offer of grace and wholeness in your life right now?


3. How do you let fear get the best of you? How does your trust in God help you overcome your
fear?

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
1.2 Corinthians 5:7: What does it mean for you to walk by "faith", not by sight at this point in time?

2. 2 Corinthians 5:17: What do you think about Paul's assertion that in Christ anyone is a new creation, the old has passed away and everything is new? Do you feel that way? Why? Why not?

3. Mark 4:26-34: Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed, which looks insignificant
but grows beyond its capability. What is your reaction to this image?