1. What is the meaning of Mark 8:35?

2. How can we "save" our life by "losing" it for Jesus' sake today?

3. What does Mark 8:35 teach about prioritizing Christ over worldly pursuits?

4. How does Mark 8:35 connect with Matthew 10:39 on self-denial?

5. In what ways can we "lose" our life for the Gospel daily?

6. How does Mark 8:35 challenge our understanding of true discipleship?

7. What does Mark 8:35 mean by "losing one's life" for Jesus and the gospel?

8. How does Mark 8:35 challenge the concept of self-preservation?

9. What historical context influenced the message of Mark 8:35?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 8?

11. What did Jesus mean by "lose your life for my sake"?

12. What did Jesus mean by 'lose your life for my sake'?

13. What does 'dying to self' truly mean?

14. What does "loving life leads to losing it" mean?1. What does it mean to "lose" your life for Christ's sake in practical terms?

2. How can we balance the call to self-denial with the responsibilities we have in our daily lives?

3. In what ways can adopting an eternal perspective change how we make decisions?

4. How does the concept of losing one's life for the gospel challenge modern cultural values?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to make a sacrifice for your faith. How did it impact your relationship with God and others?1. How does the feeding of the four thousand reflect God's provision in your life?

2. Why do you think the disciples struggled to understand Jesus' warning about the leaven of the Pharisees?

3. What does the two-step healing of the blind man signify?

4. How does Peter's confession resonate with your understanding of Jesus?

5. Why do you think Peter rebuked Jesus when He predicted His death?

6. What does it mean to you personally to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus?

7. How does Jesus' rebuke of Peter challenge your understanding of the Messiah?

8. How do you react when you don't understand Jesus' teachings or God's plans?

9. How can you apply the cost of discipleship in your daily life?

10. In what ways can you ensure you're not gaining the world but losing your soul?

11. Why is it essential to understand Jesus beyond His miracles?

12. How can we guard against the "leaven" or wrong teachings in our day?

13. How would you explain Jesus' predictions of His death and resurrection to a new believer?

14. What is the connection between faith and understanding in Mark 8?

15. What does the blind man's healing teach us about spiritual sight?

16. How can Peter's confession influence our confession of faith?

17. How can we live out the principle of denying ourselves in a culture that often promotes self-centeredness?

18. How does the cost of discipleship compare with the benefits?

19. How does Jesus' message about the worth of one's soul challenge the value system of our world today?

20. How can we support each other as a community in bearing our crosses and following Jesus?

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