The
Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 22:
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:
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What is this passage about?
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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:
Hebrews 7:24-26 NIV
but because Jesus lives forever, he
has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those
who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for
them. Such a high priest meets our
need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart
from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
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This Week’s
Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark: Mark 5:21-24
Read the passage
below:
Mark
5:21-24New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman
21 When Jesus had
again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd
gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of
the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at
his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter
is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and
live.” 24 So Jesus went with him. A
large crowd followed and pressed around him.
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Answer the
questions below:
1.
Content: What is this passage about?
·
Who are the people if any?
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What are they doing?
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Where does this take place?
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When does this take place?
2.
Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
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Is there a warning, command or promise?
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Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
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What is/are the main truth/truths of this passage?
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Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
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Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
What
does the passage reveal about the character of God?
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His Attributes/Characteristics (ex. loving, caring, Holy, Merciful etc.):
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His ways of relating/Communicating to people:
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His emotions:
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His views:
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Reasons for us to love God more:
3.
Application: How can I apply what I have learned to my life?
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Can you think of a current situation in your personal life, home life,
Church, or business which is
similar to what you are learning?
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How can I apply what I am learning to my current circumstances?
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Are there specific things in to which to pray about?
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Is there a new thought to me? An encouraging thought?
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Here is my
layout for Mark 5:21-24:
1.
Content: What is this passage about?
Jesus’ arrival at the shore is met
by crowds and Jairus who seeks help for his daughter.
Who are the people if any?
·
Jesus, Jairus, a large crowd.
What are they doing?
·
Jesus returns to the other side of
the lake. A large crowd is gathering around Jesus. A man named Jairus
approaches Jesus.
Where does this take place?
·
Galilee.
When does this take place?
·
After the healing of the demon
possessed man.
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2.
Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
Jesus meets an individuals need even in the midst of a
crowd.
Is there a warning,
command or promise?
·
Earnest prayers will be heard by
God.
Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
We need to fall at the feet of Jesus
and pray earnestly.
·
We need to believe Jesus has the
power to restore our broken and sinful lives.
What are the main points in this passage?
·
A synagogue ruler named Jairus asks
Jesus to heal his little girl.
·
Jairus believed Jesus had healing
hands and could save his daughter.
·
Jesus went with Jairus to heal his
daughter.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
·
Jesus has the power to heal.
·
Jesus is willing to help those who
call on him with a believing heart.
·
Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
·
To give us a picture of Jesus’ character and
love for those who are in need.
What does the passage reveal about the character of God/Jesus?
A.
His attributes: Caring,
B.
His ways of relating/communicating to people: Jesus is willing to
help those who believe. The Holy Spirit is a part of a believers life.
C.
His emotions:
Kindness toward Jairus and his little girl.
D.
His views: Belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior puts us
back in right relationship with God.
E.
Reasons for us to love Him more: Jesus will give us a new life when we
receive Him as Lord & Savior.
3.
Life Application (Personal):
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What specific need should I bring to
Jesus?
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Do I view obstacles as impossible
barriers or opportunities for strengthening my resolve in bringing my need to
Jesus?
·
Do I get lost in the crowd so that I
don’t have to meet the needs of others?
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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 provide everything we need to live the
abundant life, providing for us physically and spiritually:
Matthew
6:32-33 Living Bible (TLB)
“So
don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be like the
heathen? For they take pride in all these things and are deeply concerned about
them. But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them,
and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live
as he wants you to.
John
10:10 English Standard Version (ESV)
The
thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have
life and have it abundantly.
Philippians
4:19 New Living Translation (NLT)
And
this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious
riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
John
14:26 (NIV)
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.
Also, remember
the importance and impact of embracing of God’s Word in light of how we are to
be God’s Ambassadors and Teachers, as well as to live abundantly in a fallen
world:
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,
2
Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
All
Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped
for every good work.
Psalm
119:105 (ESV)
Your
word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
John
8:31-32 (NIV)
To
the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are
really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you
free.”
Daily
Application ideas:
·
Pray. Ask God to help you understand the
passage of scripture you are
reading.
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Pray. Ask God to help you apply what
you are learning.
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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 & quantity time for God in your
life (ex.
Quiet time, prayer time, Bible reading/study).
Helpful Hints
for this Bible Study:
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Not everything we read will contain enough info to answer all the questions.
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Other questions may come to mind as you read.
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The questions are just helpful guidelines.
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Following the reading of the passage of scripture take a moment to write
down your
thoughts.
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After you have read the above questions, answer the
questions specifically.
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Refer back to above questions when you need to.
· Then concentrate on a couple of things that are
meaningful to you
personally.
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Then go to the application section.
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Think through the application questions and journal
your thoughts and
prayers.
Just Sayin……………..Dave
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