MARK: FOLLOW THE LEADER

Clear the Way to Jesus, Mark 9:42, 10:13-16

Big Idea: How can we leave a clear pathway to Jesus for future generations?

1. Open Arms, Open Hearts (Mark 10:13–16)

• The disciples misunderstood what mattered most.
• The arms-wide-open King
• Is Jesus freely accessible at home and church?

2. Danger Ahead—Clearing Stumbling Blocks (Mark 9:42)

• Beware the millstone: God’s fierce protection
• Watch out for the hurdles:
  • Don’t say one thing, then do another. (hypocrisy)
  • Bitterness is contagious—guard your words. (slander)
  • When faith takes a back seat, kids notice. (complacency)

3. Kingdom Keys—embracing childlike faith (Mark 10:15)

• Let Lean In.
• Let them see us on our knees.

“To be a blessing to our children, we simply need to become childlike ourselves—to believe God’s call and to receive God’s grace for the task.”

Jack Williams Hayford, Jr