Mark Bible Study Lesson 1

Mark Bible Study Lesson 1

Studying the Bible is more than just reading the text. God uses His Word to speak into our lives. When we go in depth by reading and meditating on what God has to say, we can be inspired to have a more personal relationship with Him as well as open the door to be filled with His wisdom and principles; deepen our hope, faith and trust in Him; and have a greater understanding of God’s story and His amazing love. Take these next 2 bible passages to heart:

2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version (NIV)

¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷ so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Matthew 7:7-8 New International Version (NIV)

Ask, Seek, Knock

⁷ “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸ For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

God want us to live abundantly, acting on our faith and trust in Him so that He can fulfill His greater purpose through us. This is our privilege as followers of Jesus. Even though I have answered questions to the passage below, take time to write down what God is saying to you directly. You may find as much insight by doing this in depth Bible as I have found by doing this study myself. Ask God to teach you the deeper meaning found in His Word. “Ask and it will be given to you”

John 14:26 New International Version (NIV)

²⁶ But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Just Sayin……………Dave 

Mark Bible Study Lesson 1

Mark 1:1-8 New International Version (NIV)

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah the Son of God, ² as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
    who will prepare your way”
³ “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.’”

⁴ And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ⁵ The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. ⁶ John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. ⁷ And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. ⁸ I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with^[f] the Holy Spirit.”

Mark Chapter 1:1-8

1. Content:  What is this passage about?

• John the Baptist appeared as prophesied, preaching a baptism of repentance and preparing the way for Jesus Christ.

• Who are the people if any? 

           God, John The Baptist, the whole Judean Countryside & Jerusalem

• What are they doing?

           John is Baptizing, Many People are coming to get Baptized, John is preparing the way for

           Jesus

• Where does this take place?

          The Jordan River

• When does this take place?

           Approximately 2000 years ago right before the ministry of Jesus begins

2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?

• Every Christian prepares the way for Christ in one way or another.

• Is there a warning, command or promise? 

           He (Jesus) will Baptize with the Holy Spirit

• Is there an example to follow or not to follow?

We need to confess the sin in our life and repent, having a change of heart and mind

• What is/are the main truth/truths of this passage?
• God will forgive those who confess their sin, Jesus is the son of God, we will receive the Holy Spirit through our belief in Jesus and His saving work on the cross                                                                                   

                                                                                           

• Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?

           Every Christian prepares the way for Christ in one way or another, God desires that we repent

           from our sin     

                                                                                                 

• Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

           To remind us that God had a plan for salvation

• What does the passage reveal about the character of God?

·         God’s attributes:  God is Forgiving, Sovereign, Loving, Caring

·         God’s way of relating to people: Through Isaiah’s Prophecy, Through John The Baptist, Through His word

·         God’s Emotions: God cares about our future

·         God’s views: We need to repent from Sin 

·         Reasons for us to love God more:  He forgives my sin, He prepared a way for my salvation

3. Life Application (Personal):

• What evidence is there that my life is centered on introducing others to Jesus Christ?
• Do I have John The Baptist’s view of myself in relation to Christ?
• How have I responded to the call to repent?