1. Who do most people think Jesus is in this world today?

2. Read Mark 6:14-29. What do Herod's actions throughout this episode say about the way sin operates in a person's life? (6:14-29)

3. Why had Herod arrested and imprisoned John the Baptist? (6:17-18)

-In light of this, why did Herod protect John? (6:20)

4. Why did Herod make his open-ended offer of generosity? (6:22-23)

What were the results?

5. What responsibility do Christians have to confront non-believers about their sin and Christ's remedy?

6. Read Mark 6:30-44. What does Jesus' response to the crowds of people tell you about His character and mission? (6:34).

7. What problem did the disciples present to Jesus? Why? (35-36)

What was Jesus' response to the disciples? How did the disciples react to this response? (6:37)

8. What do you think Jesus wanted to teach His disciples through this miracle?

9. Does this lesson illuminate any areas of your life that could be stewarded (take care of / manage wisely) in a more godly way?