The
Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 40:
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?
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How can I apply what I have learned to my life?
Scripture to
meditate on before you do this week’s Bible study:
Matthew 3:17 NIV
And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
1 Corinthians 15:50-54 NIV
I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 9:2-8
Read the passage
below:
Mark
9:2-8 New International Version
The Transfiguration
2 After six days
Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain,
where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His
clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach
them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who
were talking with Jesus.
5 Peter said to
Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one
for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not
know what to say, they were so frightened.)
7 Then a cloud
appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son,
whom I love. Listen to him!”
8 Suddenly, when
they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
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Answer the
questions below:
1.
Content: What is this passage about?
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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 9:2-8
1.
Content: What is this passage about?
As Jesus
is transfigured before Peter, James and John, God’s voice affirms His Son’s
preeminence.
Who are the people if any?
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Jesus,
Peter, James, John, Moses, Elijah, God.
What are they doing?
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Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a
mountainside.
Where does this take place?
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On a
mountain.
When does this take place?
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Six days
after Jesus teaches about what it takes to follow Him.
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2.
Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
God
confirms Christ as part of the Godhead.
Is there a warning, command or promise?
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God
Tells Peter, James and John to Listen to Jesus.
Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
Followers
of Jesus show their love to Him by the way they listen to His voice and obey
His commands.
John 10:27 NIV
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
"If you love me, you will obey what I command.
What are the main points in this passage?
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Peter,
James and John Follow Jesus up a mountain.
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Jesus is
transfigured. (change completely the nature or appearance of; To exalt or
glorify)
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Elijah
and Moses appear and are talking with Jesus.
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The 3
disciples Peter, James and John were frightened.
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A cloud
appears and God speaks from within the cloud and tells the 3 disciples Peter,
James and John that Jesus is His son and that He loves Him. God goes on to tell
the 3 disciples to listen to Jesus.
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After
this the Cloud along with Elijah and Moses disappear. The 3 disciples were left
alone with Jesus.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
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Jesus is
God’s son.
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God
Loves Jesus.
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Followers
Jesus are required to listen to Him.
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Just as
Jesus was transfigured we will also go through a transformation through the
power of the Holy Spirit. We are being transformed into the likeness of God
reflecting His Glory.
2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:49 NIV
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.
Why did God put
this passage in the Bible?
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To show
us a glimpse of Jesus in His Glory alongside with God and those who have
already gone on to heaven.
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To
remind who Jesus is; the son of God and the second person of the Trinity.
(Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
What does the passage reveal
about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His attributes:
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Love. Leader. Son Of God. Teacher.
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
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Through supernatural situations.
C. His emotions:
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D. His views:
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As followers
of Jesus we must follow His instructions per God’s command.
E. Reasons for us to love Him more:
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God
tells us to listen to Jesus.
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When we
listen to Jesus He tells us that is the way the truth and the life.
John 14:6 NIV
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Since the
way to salvation is through Jesus. Jesus is showing us His great love by giving
us this good news.
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Our
response should be a deep gratitude and heartfelt love.
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3.
Life Application (Personal):
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How do
my actions and words show that I believe Jesus is God and not just a man?
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Which
ideas and goals should I let go and look to Jesus instead?
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Will I
listen more and say less today?
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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:
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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.
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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 asked yourself the above Template questions, answer the
questions
specifically.
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Refer back to above questions when you need to.
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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
