The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 50

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 50:

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:

Luke 24:44 NIV
He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."

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

Mark 10:32-34

Read the passage below:

Mark 10:32-34 New International Version   Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise.” Scripture Links:  Matthew 20:17-19 & Luke 18:31-33

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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 10:32-34

1.    Content: What is this passage about?

Jesus leads His disciples to Jerusalem, sharing more details of His suffering, death, and resurrection.   

Who are the people if any?

·        Jesus, His disciples and others.

         

    What are they doing?

·        While headed to Jerusalem Jesus continues to teach His disciples.

      

Where does this take place?

·        On the way to Jerusalem.   

When does this take place?

·        After Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom of God.

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

Jesus goes before His followers to encourage and prepare them for what is to come.

Is there a warning, command or promise?

·        Jesus said he was going to be betrayed by the chief priests and the teachers of the law.

·        Jesus said that he was going to be condemned to death.

·        Jesus said he was going to be handed over to the gentiles who were going to mock Him, spit on Him, flog Him and then kill Him.

·        Jesus said that He would rise from the dead 3 days after His death.

Is there an example to follow or not to follow?  

·        We should follow Jesus by faith not by fear.

   What are the main points in this passage?

·        While going to Jerusalem Jesus tells the 12 disciples what was going to happen to Him.

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

·        Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about His death and resurrection as well as the ones He made about himself.

Let’s look for a moment at the Prophecies fulfilled by Jesus:

The Old Testament verses are the prophecy; the New Testament verses proclaim the fulfillment. Check these out!

• Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23)
• A descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; 22:18; Matthew 1:1; Galatians 3:16)
• Of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10; Luke 3:23, 33; Hebrews 7:14)
• Of the house of David (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Matthew 1:1)
• Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:4-7)
• Taken to Egypt (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:14-15)
• Herod´s killing of the infants (Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:16-18)
• Anointed by the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2; Matthew 3:16-17)
• Heralded by the messenger of the Lord (John the Baptist)(Isaiah 40:3-5; Malachi 3:1; Matthew 3:1-3)
• Would perform miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6; Matthew 9:35)
• Would preach good news (Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:14-21)
• Would minister in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1; Matthew 4:12-16) Would cleanse the Temple (Malachi 3:1; Matthew 21:12-13)
• Would first present Himself as King 173,880 days from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem (Daniel 9:25; Matthew 21:4-11)
• Would enter Jerusalem as a king on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:4-9)
• Would be rejected by Jews (Psalm 118:22; I Peter 2:7)

• Die a humiliating death (Psalm 22; Isaiah 53) involving:

1.      rejection (Isaiah 53:3; John 1:10-11; 7:5,48)

2.      betrayal by a friend (Psalm 41:9; Luke 22:3-4; John 13:18)

3.      sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12; Matthew 26:14-15)

4.      silence before His accusers (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12-14)

5.      being mocked (Psalm 22: 7-8; Matthew 27:31)

6.      beaten (Isaiah 52:14; Matthew 27:26)

7.      spit upon (Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 27:30)

8.      piercing His hands and feet (Psalm 22:16; Matthew 27:31)

9.      being crucified with thieves (Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 27:38)

10.  praying for His persecutors (Isaiah 53:12; Luke 23:34)

11.  piercing His side (Zechariah 12:10; John 19:34)

12.  given gall and vinegar to drink (Psalm 69:21, Matthew 27:34, Luke 23:36)

13.  no broken bones (Psalm 34:20; John 19:32-36)

14.  buried in a rich man’s tomb (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60)

15.  casting lots for His garments (Psalm 22:18; John 19:23-24)

• Would rise from the dead!! (Psalm 16:10; Mark 16:6; Acts 2:31)
• Ascend into Heaven (Psalm 68:18; Acts 1:9)
• Would sit down at the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1; Hebrews 1:3)

 Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

·        To remind us that Jesus fully knew His destiny and the purpose God had given Him.

·        To reinforce the fact the Jesus was willing to go to the cross.

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

A.   His attributes: 

·        Teacher, Prophet, Son of God, 

 

B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:     

·        Through His prophecies about Himself.

B.   His emotions:

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D. His views:

·         Jesus knew He had to die and be resurrected in order to complete God’s plan of Salvation.

     E.  Reasons for us to love Him more: 

·        Jesus willingly died for our sins.

3.  Application:  How can I apply what I have learned to my life?

·        Am I willing to trust God’s plan for my life even if it involves suffering and degradation?

·        In what ways does Christ’s presence and power comfort me in my present circumstances?

·        When others see me walk with Jesus, do they see trust and confidence or fear and amazement?

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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