Read: 
Mark 9:23, Ephesians 2:10

Read Devotional:

Below you will find a Bible Study that will help us prepare and lead up to the No Regrets Men's Conference on Saturday February 7th.

The biblical definition of surrender involves yielding oneself to God's will and authority. It signifies a relinquishing of personal control and trusting in God's sovereignty and plan for our lives. Surrender is not about defeat; rather, it is a choice to let go of our own way, allowing God to lead us and aligning ourselves with His purpose. In short, to surrender is to accept the reality that we are not in control.

For our studies each week, we will focus on the Gospel of Mark, which could be called the "Gospel for Men," as it is action-packed and moves quickly. The study is designed to be done individually, but can easily be used in a small-group setting as well. Each week, we have provided a passage for you to read and several questions to reflect personally or discuss with a few others.

Read: Mark 2:1–12

Reflection:
● What do you learn about God’s nature and character from this passage?
● What do you learn about mankind from this passage?
● This is, first and foremost, a story of male friendship. What are some of the benefits of going through life with a small band of brothers?
● In this story, the man’s mat is a picture of our brokenness, pain, grief, hurts, and disappointments in life. What is your mat? How could others help you with this?
● Who are some people around you that you could be a mat carrier for?
● What is your application this week?
● Spend time praying about who God wants you to invite to the conference this year.