The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 49:
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:
Philippians
2:3-4 New International Version
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own
interests but each of you to the interests of the others
Matthew
28:18-20 New International Version
Then
Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to
the very end of the age.”
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 10:28-31
Read
the passage below:
Mark
10:28-31 New International Version
28 Then
Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!”
29 “Truly
I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters
or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel 30 will
fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers,
sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age
to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last,
and the last first.”
Read
also these:
Scripture
links: Matthew
19:27-30 & Luke 18:28-30
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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 10:28-31
1. Content: What is this passage about?
Jesus
blesses a hundredfold those who follow Him on earth and promises them
persecutions now but more blessing in heaven.
Who are the people if any?
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Jesus
and His disciples.
What are they doing?
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Jesus continues to teach His disciples.
Where does this take place?
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Still unsure of the exact location.
When does this take place?
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According to the Gospel of Mark After the
teaching of “Childlike” faith.
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
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Jesus rewards abundantly now and in eternity those who leave all to
follow Him.
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One cannot out give Jesus.
Is there a warning, command or promise?
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Those
who follow Jesus will inherit eternal life.
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When we
put Jesus first over all other things, what we will receive from Jesus will be
a hundred times better than all our earthly possessions and family
relationships.
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We will
be persecuted in this present age because we follow Jesus.
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But many
who are first will be last and the last first.
These are the blessings that Jesus taught about in the Beatitudes (declarations of blessedness
made be Jesus). The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus' preaching
and are distinguishing characteristics and privileges of those who are His disciples (Disciple: one who follows the teachings of Jesus).
Matthew 5:2-12 NIV
and he began to teach them saying:
and he began to teach them saying:
Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed
are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely
say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because
great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the
prophets who were before you.
Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
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We need
to put Jesus first in all areas of our life.
·
We
should be fully devoted
Followers.
· We need to be obedient to
God’s calling.
What are the main points in this passage?
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The
disciples leave everything to follow Jesus.
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Those
who follow Jesus will inherit eternal life.
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Those
who follow Jesus will be persecuted.
·
The
rewards for following Jesus will be received in this present age as well as in
heaven.
·
Many who
are first will be last, and the last first
Those
who are rich in material wealth and status in this present age
will
have a more difficult time giving up what they have for the riches of
salvation. Those who are not consumed with worldly things will have an easier
time receiving the riches of Christ because they will serve only one master.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
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Followers
of Jesus will inherit eternal life. (Read
Below)
John 6:47 TNIV
Very truly I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life.
Very truly I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life.
Romans 10:9-10 NIV
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
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Followers
of Jesus will suffer and be persecuted. (Read
Below)
2 Timothy 3:12 NIV
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Philippians 1:29 NIV
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him,
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him,
Luke 6:22-23 NIV
Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
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There
are earthly and heavenly rewards for following Jesus. (Read Below)
Philippians 1:6 NIV
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:8 NIV
because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Colossians 3:24 NIV
since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Ephesians 2:8 NIV
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
Romans 6:23 NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life Christ Jesus our Lord.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life Christ Jesus our Lord.
Ephesians 1:13 NIV
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
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We
cannot serve two masters. (Read Below)
Matthew 6:24 NIV
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
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Those
who love the riches of this world more than God will have a more difficult time
receiving God’s gift of salvation. (Read
Below)
John 12:25 TNIV
Those who love their life will lose it, while those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Those who love their life will lose it, while those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
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To remind us what our treasure should be. (Read Below)
Luke 12:34 NIV
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Meditate
on these verses:
2 Thessalonians 2:14 NIV
He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 10:37 NIV
"Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
"Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
What does the passage reveal
about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His attributes:
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Lord and Teacher
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
·
Through
His Godly wisdom and understanding of the human condition.
B.
His emotions:
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D. His views:
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When we
receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior we will inherit eternal life.
·
We will
be rewarded for being a follower of Jesus.
·
We will
also be persecuted.
E.
Reasons for us to love Him more:
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Jesus
has made it possible for us to have eternal life in heaven.
3. Application: How can I apply what I have learned
to my life?
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Have I
ever consciously decided to leave all to follow Jesus? Will I do so now?
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What or
whom am I holding onto that hinders my following Jesus?
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Do I
have eyes to see the hundredfold abundance God has given?
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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