Silence and Solitude are not optional for spiritual health - they were foundational to Jesus’ life and power. We will never hear God clearly if we are never quiet.

Reading: Mark 1:21-39, Matthew 4:1-3

Discussion Questions:

When was the last time you felt bored—and how did you respond? What does your instinctive response to boredom reveal about your relationship with silence, distraction, or control?
A distracted soul, not sin or evil, may be the greatest threat to spiritual growth. Where do you see distraction most clearly affecting your ability to be present with God, others, or even yourself?
Read Mark 1:21-35 together. Considering everything Jesus had just done the day before, what stands out to you about His choice to withdraw and pray? How does this challenge the way we think about busyness, productivity, and spiritual maturity?
Which is harder for you right now: turning off external noise (devices, media, constant input) or quieting internal noise(anxious thoughts, mental replay, worries)? Why do you think that is?
What is one realistic step you could take this week toward practicing silence and solitude (time, place, or plan)? What obstacles do you anticipate, and how can this group help you follow through?