The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 4:

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 4:

This week’s Bible Study of Mark’s Gospel will again include questions for you to answer. Once you finish the lesson on your own. You can look at my answers. Anytime you do Bible study ask yourself these 3 questions:

3 questions:

·        What is this passage about?

·        What do I learn from this passage?

·        How can I apply what I have learned to my life?

Scripture to meditate on before you do this weeks Bible study.

Isaiah 48:17 NIV
This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.

This weeks Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:

·       Read the passage below:

Mark 1:21-28 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit

²¹ They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. ²² The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. ²³ Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, ²⁴ “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

²⁵ “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” ²⁶ The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

²⁷ The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” ²⁸ News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

·       Answer the questions below:

1. Content:  What is this passage about?

·        Who are the people if any?  

  

·        What are they doing?         

                                 

·        Where does this take place? 

·        When does this take place? 

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

·        Is there a warning, command or promise?

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

·        What is/are the main truth/truths of this passage?  

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

·        Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

What does the passage reveal about the character of God?

·        His Attributes/Characteristics (ex. loving, caring, Holy, Merciful etc.):

·        His ways of relating/Communicating to people:

·        His emotions:

·        His views:

·        Reasons for us to love God more:

3.  Application:  How can I apply what I have learned to my life?

·        Can you think of a current situation in your personal life, home life, church or business which is similar to what you are learning?

·        How can I apply what I am learning to my current circumstances?

·        Are there specific things in to which to pray about?

·        Is there a new thought to me? An encouraging thought?  

Helpful hints:

·        Pray. Ask God to help you understand the passage of scripture you are reading.

·        Pray. Ask God to help you apply what you are learning.

·        Write down your thoughts and prayers. Seek to understand what God is trying to teach you.

·        Begin to make changes in your patterns of behavior in accordance to God’s teaching.

·        Act on God’s answer to prayer.

·        Put God first in your life in every area of your life (Marriage, Parenting, Ministry, Work etc.).

·        Be determined to make quality time for God in your life (ex. Quiet time, prayer time, Bible reading/study).

Notes:

Not everything we read will contain enough info to answer all the questions. Other questions may come to mind as you read. The questions are just helpful guidelines.

Following the reading of the passage of scripture take a moment to write down your thoughts. After you have asked yourself the above questions, answer the questions specifically.   Refer back to above questions when you need to. Then concentrate on a couple of things that are meaningful to you personally.  Then go to the application section. Think through the application questions and journal your thoughts and prayers.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

My Answers:

Mark Chapter 1:21-28

1. Content: What is this passage about? 
    Jesus entered the Capernaum synagogue on the Sabbath, teaching and rebuking unclean spirits With unprecedented authority.

Who are the people if any? 
Jesus, Simon, Andrew, James, John. A man possessed by an evil spirit. 
The people in the synagogue.   

What are they doing? 
Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath. The man possessed by an evil spirit begins to question Jesus. Jesus calls for the evil spirit to come out of the man. The people in the synagogue were amazed at Jesus’ teaching.

                        

Where does this take place?  
In a synagogue in Capernaum

When does this take place?   
After John was imprisoned. After Jesus calls His first disciples.

2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage? 
Jesus has been given the authority from God to deliver people from demonic possession

Is there a warning, command or promise? 
Never underestimate the power of God.

Is there an example to follow or not to follow? 
We need to pay close attention to Jesus teaching

What is/are the main truth/truths of this passage? 
Jesus taught as one who had authority to do so. Jesus had the power to call out evil Spirits. The evil spirit recognized  Jesus  As the “Holy One Of God”.  The people were

amazed at His teaching. News about Jesus and what He did in the synagogue spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.  

Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth? 
Jesus is the “Holy One of God”. Jesus has power and authority over evil spirits

Why did God put this passage in the Bible? 
To help us understand better the depth, authority and power of Jesus’  ministry & teaching, and that this authority was given to Him by God.

What does the passage reveal about the character of God?

His attributes:   
God Is all powerful
 

His ways of relating/communicating to people:  
Through His Word, Jesus’ teaching

His emotions:  
Jesus spoke sternly, rebuked, the evil spirit.

His views:  
God’s truth must be taught with confidence and authority

Reasons for us to love Him more:   
Jesus helps those who are consumed with evil thoughts & desires 

     Life Application (Personal):

Jesus was in the synagogue on the Sabbath. What do I do on Sundays?

Do I acknowledge the presence of demonic activity in the world today and actively resist it in Jesus name?

Whom will I tell of Jesus’ power and authority this week?
                                                                    
............................................................................................................................................................

I pray you will take God’s Word to heart and ask God to help you apply what you have learned. I hope and pray that this Bible Study helps you grow spiritually by deepening your faith, trust and love for God.

Jesus declared that if we seek God, he will take care of the rest of the things in our lives:

(Matthew 6:33)   "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"

In your life, put God first, and he will take care of "all these things."

Just Sayin……………..Dave