Study Questions

1. Before this message, how did you understand Mark 11:22–24? Did anything change in how you interpret it now?

2. Why do you think teachings like “name it and claim it” or Word of Faith theology can sound so convincing at first? Why do you think people are drawn to the idea that they can control outcomes with faith? What does that reveal about human nature?

3. Why is it so important that God is not “controlled” by our prayers or faith?

4. What’s the difference between having faith in God versus having faith in your own faith? How can you tell the difference in your own life?

5. Read Matthew 26:39. What does this teach us about how we should approach God in prayer, especially in difficult situations?

6. When have you prayed for something that didn’t happen the way you wanted? How did that affect your trust in God?

7. What are some “mountains” in your life right now? How does this passage reshape the way you think about praying for those situations?