The
Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 43:
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?
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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:
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Read Isaiah 53
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Luke 24:13-27 NIV
On the Road to Emmaus
Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16but they were kept from recognizing him.
He asked them, "What are you discussing together as you walk along?"
They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?"
"What things?" he asked.
"About Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see."
He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
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This Week’s
Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark
9:30-32
Read the passage
below:
Mark
9:30-32 New International Version
Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time
30 They left that
place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where
they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said
to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They
will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32 But
they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.
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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?
·
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 9:30-32
1.
Content: What is this passage about?
Jesus
continues to teach His uncomprehending fearful disciples about His death and
resurrection.
Who are the people if any?
·
Jesus
and His disciples.
What are they doing?
·
Jesus is teaching.
Where does this take place?
·
Around Galilee.
When does this take place?
·
Soon after Jesus healed the demon possessed
boy.
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2.
Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
To
gain understanding from Jesus it is necessary to be alone with Him, asking Him
questions and listening to but not fearing His response.
Is
there a warning, command or promise?
·
Jesus
said that He would be betrayed and then killed.
·
Jesus
said He would rise from the dead after the third day.
Is
there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
Jesus
wanted to spend time teaching His disciples without distraction. In the same
way we need to make time to study God’s Word
and avoid the distractions of daily life that hinder us from focusing on
God.
What
are the main points in this passage?
·
Jesus
wanted to spend some quality time teaching His disciples.
·
Jesus
told His disciples that He would be betrayed, killed and then rise from the
dead 3 days after His death.
·
The
disciples did not understand what He meant.
·
The
disciples were afraid to ask Jesus about the things He said.
Is there a
lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
·
We
should not be afraid but desire to ask Jesus to reveal the meaning of scripture
to us.
·
We
need to spend time in God’s Word in order to have a greater understanding of
God’s plan of salvation.
Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
·
To
remind us that Jesus knew what He had to go through in order to complete God’s
plan of salvation.
·
To
remind us that Jesus was a willing participant in our salvation.
·
To
confirm what the prophets had said about the Messiah.
·
To
reveal Jesus’ part of God’s plan of Salvation through His life and death.
What does the passage reveal about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His
attributes:
·
Teacher
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
·
Through His teachings and revelations about
Himself.
C. His emotions:
·
D. His views:
·
The
disciples needed to be fed the meat of scripture in order to understand Jesus’
purpose.
E. Reasons for us to love Him more:
·
Jesus
willingly died to save us from our sin and separation from God.
·
Because
of Jesus, followers of Jesus are no longer enemies of God.
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3.
Life Application (Personal):
·
What
priority time do I spend with Jesus apart from the crowd?
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What
truths do I find difficult to understand but am afraid to ask about?
·
How
much time do I give to teach the truths of God to the people God has given me
to disciple?
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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.
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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.
·
Other questions may come to mind as you read.
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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.
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Then go to the application section.
·
Think through the application questions and journal your thoughts and
prayers.
Just
Sayin……………..Dave
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