The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 10:

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 10:

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:

1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV  
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Luke 6:42 TNIV  
How can you say, 'Friend, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from the other person's eye.

Luke 9:23 TNIV   
Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

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

Read the passage below:

Mark 2:18-22 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Questioned About Fasting

¹⁸ Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?”

¹⁹ Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them. ²⁰ But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast. ²¹ “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new piece will pull away from the old, making the tear worse. ²² And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”

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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?  

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 Mark Chapter 2:18-22

1.    Content: What is this passage about?

Jesus answered the question on fasting, predicting His departure and declared the new situation (Where rigid forms of faith are incompatible with the new faith Jesus is teaching) through the parables of the garments and the wineskins.

Who are the people if any?

·        John’s Disciples, The Pharisees, Jesus and His disciples, some People.

What are they doing?   

·        John and his disciples and the Pharisees are fasting while Jesus and His disciples are not. Some people are asking Jesus why He and His disciples are not fasting.

Where does this take place?

·        In and around the town of Capernaum in Galilee.

When does this take place?

·        After the calling of Levi (Matthew) to be one of Jesus’ disciples.

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

When Christ comes, all life becomes new; it no longer fits into the old framework of things

Is there a warning, command or promise?

·        One day Jesus will be taken from the disciples.

Is there an example to follow or not to follow?  

·        We must surrender every part of our lives to Jesus.

·        Fasting is a way we can focus on our relationship with Jesus. By denying ourselves food we can then focus on filling ourselves with God’s Word and devoting time for prayer. Some say it heightens our spiritual awareness, intensifies our communion with God and reminds of our weakness in ourselves and dependence on God for strength.

What are the main points in this passage?

·        John and his disciples and the Pharisees are fasting.

·        Jesus and His disciples were not fasting.

·        Some people questioned Jesus about why He and His disciples were not fasting.

·        Jesus answered them by saying as long as He was still around there was no need for His disciples to fast. But when the time came for Jesus to be taken from them, they will fast.

·        Jesus tells the people a parable about the old garment and the wineskins hoping they will understand His ministry is about a living faith and is incompatible with rigid forms of religion based on ritual.

·        Jesus at this time in His ministry is under close scrutiny.

·        People are trying to understand Jesus and His message.

·        Instead of sincere truth seeking people are trying to trap Jesus accusing Him of going against God’s laws.

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

·        Truth and genuine commitment to God will always be questioned.

·        Religious acts such as fasting are nothing if they are only in outward appearance.

·        Jesus revealed to us a fresh new teaching that calls us to take up our cross daily.

·        Jesus condemns judging others.

Why did God put this passage in the Bible? 

·        To teach us about how to live in ways that truly represent an authentic relationship with Jesus. This is not based on the practice of ceremonies and rituals, but is based on a personal and close relationship with Jesus that reflects a high level of devotion and intimacy with Him every day. 

What does the passage reveal about the character of God/Jesus?

A. His attributes:   Thoughtful and insightful.

B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:  Through Prophecy. Teaching examples. Parables.

C. His emotions:  Passionate about His teaching, Joyful.

D. His views: Jesus’ teaching is superior to the old law in that it emphasizes an authentic and personal relationship with God over a ceremonial and outward display of worship.

E. Reasons for us to love Him more:   He cares about us by teaching us how to live the abundant life. The disciple’s time with Jesus was compared to “a Wedding Feast” a celebration. Our time with Jesus can be just as joyful when our hearts

are connected to His.    

3.    Life Application (Personal):

·        Ask yourself, “why am I not joyful even though Jesus has become my Lord and Savior?” (Ask God to show you)

·        In what areas of my life do I need for God to patch up?  

·        How has sin affected my life?

·        Am I really praying for a new life in Christ, or do I still want to hold onto my old ways?

·        When will I wholeheartedly make Christ the Lord of every area of my life?

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My prayer for you:

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

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 9

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 9:

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:

1 Corinthians 1:25-31

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.  Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

1 Corinthians 10:31

 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

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

Read the passage below:

Mark 2:13-17 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners

¹³ Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. ¹⁴ As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. ¹⁵ While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. ¹⁶ When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” ¹⁷ On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

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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?  

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Mark Chapter 2:13-17

1. Content: What is this passage about?  

       Jesus was criticized for associating with sinners after calling Levi (Matthew) who immediately followed Him

Who are the people if any?

      ·        Jesus, A Large crowd of people, Levi a Tax Collector son of Alphaeus, Tax
           Collectors, Sinners, Disciples, Teachers of the law who were Pharisees.

What are they doing? 

      ·        Jesus was teaching a large crowd of people, Jesus calls Levi. Jesus has a meal 
            with Levi, The Tax Collectors, and his disciples.

     ·        The Pharisees were observing Jesus and being critical of Him.

Where does this take place?

·        Capernaum, by a lake, Levi’s House.

When does this take place?

·        Early in Jesus’ ministry after he healed the paralytic man.

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

Being Jesus’ disciple involves following Him and sharing the gospel with anyone who needs Him.

Is there a warning, command or promise?

·        Jesus calls us to repent and to follow Him.

Is there an example to follow or not to follow?  

·        To be in the world but not of the world.

John 15:19 NIV    
If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.

John 17:16 NIV  
They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.

What are the main points in this passage?

·        Jesus teaches a large crowd of people.

·        Jesus calls Levi son of Alphaeus a Tax Collector to follow Him. Levi got up and followed Him.

·        Jesus had dinner at Levi’s house.

·        Many Tax Collectors and “Sinners” were eating with Jesus and His disciples.

·        The Pharisees saw Jesus eating with the Tax Collectors and “Sinners” and asked His disciples why He would do such a thing.

·        On hearing this question Jesus responded. “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

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

·        Jesus came to call all sinners to repent and to follow Him.

Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

·         To help us see the importance of reaching the lost using the gospel.

1 Peter 3:15 NIV   
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect

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

A. His attributes:   God cares about sinners

B. His ways of relating/communicating to people: Jesus personally invited sinners to follow Him. He teaches.

C. His emotions: kindness, a heart for the lost.

D. His views:  All sinners are worth saving. Jesus was willing to build relationships with sinners in order to tell them about the gospel.

E. Reasons for us to love Him more:  Jesus came to save us from our sin.     

                                                                         

 3. Life Application (Personal):  

·        Have I responded to Jesus’ call to follow Him?

·        What old habits and security am I willing to leave to follow Jesus?

·        Will I commit myself this week to share Christ with someone no matter what others may say about 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