Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Psalm 37
Sermon Outline:
A heart knit to the well-being of the brethren
When a minister turns back in fear
Weak knees of genuine brothers can be strengthened
Family Discussion Questions:
When did John Mark leave Paul?
What bad things happened to Paul when he was sharing the Gospel?
What did Paul and Barnabas argue about?
Where should we look to find out who can be an elder?
What is the danger in creating principles from a narrative passage of the Bible?
What non-narrative passages are important for settling questions that people usually have about
this passage?
The gift of encouragement is truly a gift from the Lord; how can it become a weakness if not
paired with other gifts?
What other passages tell us about how Paul felt about John Mark?
What is the danger of making a man an elder too soon?
How do we love leaders who have fallen or stumbled?
How does this passage dispel the myth of naiveté related to persecution?
What does this passage and other related passages reveal about Paul’s heart for those who
came to faith through his ministry?
Describe how God’s Word neither gives license for stumbling nor leaves those who stumble in
despair.
