Alone In The Dark With God

Scripture

Mark 1:35-39

Outline

Why did the Lord Jesus choose to be alone with God in the darkness? What reminder us of living in busyness and stresses today?

I] Choosing to be alone with God in the darkness

Why did the Lord Jesus choose to do this?

• Seclusion from the world

• Longing to spend time with God

II] Reminder amidst busyness and stress

What reminder does this offer to the disciples living under busyness and stress today?

• Methods of regaining strength

  • → Accidental vs. Regular

• Listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit

  • → Human voice vs. the voice of the Holy Spirit

• Experiences of walking with God

  • → The object of prayer vs. a close companion

Discussion Questions

1. How does the busyness and stress of life affect you?

2. What methods do you use to regain strength?

3. Are you familiar with the voice of the Holy Spirit? What experiences have you had with it?

4. Why do you go before God? What is your relationship with God like?

5. How can we of cultivate the habit to be alone with God?