The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 5

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 5:

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 week’s Bible study:

Matthew 6:25-27 

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

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This week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:

Read the passage below:

Mark 1:29-34 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Heals Many

²⁹ As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. ³⁰ Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. ³¹ So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

³² That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. ³³ The whole town gathered at the door, ³⁴ and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

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.

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My Answers: Mark Chapter 1:29-34

1.  Content: What is this passage about? 

 Jesus Healed many, including Peter’s mother-in-law, and delivered the demon  possessed.

Who are the people if any?   

Jesus, James, John, Simon, Andrew, Simon’s mother-in-law, the whole town of Capernaum, the sick and demon-possessed.

What are they doing?    

Jesus and his disciples went to the home of Simon’s mother in law. Jesus heals Simon’s sick mother-in-law as well as the town’s people who were sick and demon-possessed. Simon’s mother-in-law served Jesus and the Disciples after she was healed.                                              

Where does this take place?

In the town of Capernaum.

When does this take place?  

Soon after they left the synagogue after Jesus taught and healed a demon-possessed man there.

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

 Jesus has the power to heal and cast out demons.

Is there a warning, command or promise? (God reminded me of this)

 God promises a day when the will be no more sickness & death

Revelation 21:4 NIV
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Is there an example to follow or not to follow?   

We should bring all our requests directly to God. Whether we are struggling with illness or sin we should ask Jesus for His help.

What are the main points in this passage?

After hearing about Simon’s mother-in-laws illness, Jesus went to her. Jesus heals Simon’s mother in Law. That evening the whole town gathered where Jesus was staying.  Jesus healed many including those who were demon-possessed.  Jesus would not allow the demons speak because they knew who He was.

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

Even The demons knew that Jesus is the son of God.  Jesus has the power to heal the sick and demon-possessed. Word about Jesus’ miracles spread quickly.  Jesus cares about our spiritual condition.

Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

To give some insight on the impact of Jesus’ ministry and have a deeper understanding of the power of God.

 

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

A. His attributes:   Caring, Responsive

B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:  In a personal way. Jesus personally healed many.

C. His emotions:  Jesus felt compassion for the sick and demon possessed.  

D. His views: Jesus was accessible to everyone who was willing to ask for help

E. Reasons for us to love Him more: God cares about the sick and the lost

3. Life Application (Personal):  

·        Which Needy person am I praying for and trusting the Lord to respond with compassion?

·        Do I need healing?

·        What is making me feverish (sick or in the context of sin)?

·        How am I fulfilling the purpose for which Christ has healed me?

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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