Title: Anatomy of a Control Freak

Text: Mark 3:7-12

Outline:

• Following Jesus Only For What I Can Get   vv. 7-8
• Trying To Manipulate Jesus   vv. 9-10
• Wanting Jesus To Follow My Schedule   vv. 11-12

Study Questions:

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or
   confused you?
2. What do we learn in Psalm 2 about the authority of the Son and what our response should be?
3. In what ways might we try to manipulate God to get what we want?
4. How can we put into practice “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) when we get impatient waiting for an answer from God?
5. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?