The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 33

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 33:

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:

Acts 10:34-43 NIV

Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism  but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.  You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.  You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—  how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

     "We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree,  but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen.  He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen—by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.  He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.  All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

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

Mark 7:31-37

Read the passage below:

Mark 7:31-37 New International Version   Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man 31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. 33 After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). 35 At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly. 36 Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. 37 People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

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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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Here is my layout for  Mark 7:31-37

1.    Content: What is this passage about?

Jesus Loosens a dumb man’s tongue and opens his ears to the astonishment of many.

Who are the people if any?

·        Jesus, a deaf mute man.

         

    What are they doing?

·        Some people bring Jesus a man who was deaf and could hardly talk.

           

Where does this take place?

·         Region of Decapolis.

When does this take place?

·        After Jesus healed the Syrophoenician woman’s daughter.

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

Jesus responds to needs in uniquely individual ways.

Is there a warning, command or promise?

·        After Jesus performed a miracle He commanded that no one tell anyone.

Is there an example to follow or not to follow?  

·        We need to show compassion to others.

·        We should help those who need healing by telling them the good news of Jesus  Christ.

·        We need to obey Jesus’ commands.

 What are the main points in this passage?

·         While Jesus was traveling in the region of Decapolis some

           people brought a man who was Deaf and mute to Him.

·        The people begged Jesus to heal the man.

·        Jesus touched the man’s ears and then spit and touched the man’s tongue.

·        Then Jesus looks up to heaven and commands the man’s ear to be opened and tongue to be loosened.

·        The man ears were opened and he began to speak plainly.

·        Jesus commands the people not to tell anyone what He did.

·        The people disobeyed Jesus and began talking about it.’

·        The people were overwhelmed and amazed over what Jesus was able to do.

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

·        Jesus has the power to heal.

·        Jesus fulfilled prophecy.

·        Jesus will respond to our individual needs in the way that is ultimately best for us.

The  Prophecy that Jesus fulfilled:

Isaiah 35:4-6 NIV

say to those with fearful hearts,  "Be strong, do not fear;  your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you." Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.  Then will the lame leap like a deer,  and the mute tongue shout for joy.  

 Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

·        To remind us that Jesus has the power to save us from the death sentence of our sin by demonstrating His miraculous power.

·        To show another instance of Jesus fulfilling prophecy.

·        To show Jesus’ love and compassion for the sick & needy.

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

A. His attributes: 

He has the power to heal. He is merciful.  He is compassionate.

 

B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:

Through His Commands. Through the miracles he performed. 

                                                 

C. His emotions:

Jesus was deeply in tune with God and His will.    

D. His views: 

 He answers the plea of the needy and sick with help. 

E. Reasons for us to love Him more:  

Today Jesus continues to demonstrate His love through the Holy Spirit whom He has given to those who believe in Him and His work on the cross.    

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3.    Life Application (Personal):

·        Which friends and loved ones am I bringing to Jesus for healing?

·        Will I accept Jesus method and timing for bringing healing?

·        What is my reaction to what I see Jesus doing  in circumstances and people around me?

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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.

·        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 & quantity time for God in your life

           (ex. Quiet time, prayer time, Bible reading/study).

Helpful Hints for this Bible Study:

·        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 Template 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.

Just Sayin……………..Dave