The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 52:
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?
·
How can I apply what I have learned to my life?
Scripture
to meditate on before you do this week’s Bible study:
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 10:41-45
Read
the passage below:
Mark
10:41-45 New International Version (NIV)
41 When the ten
heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus
called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as
rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise
authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever
wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and
whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even
the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life
as a ransom for many.”
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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 10:41-45
Scripture
Link: Matthew 20:24-28
1. Content: What is this passage about?
Jesus
tells the indignant ten that greatness in the kingdom of God is manifested in
servanthood and gives His life as an example.
Who are the people if any?
·
Jesus,
James and John and the other 10 disciples.
What are they doing?
·
The other
10 disciples heard about what James and John asked of Jesus. Jesus calls the
disciples together.
Where does this take place?
· On the way to Jerusalem.
When does this take place?
·
After
James and John request from Jesus a high position in heaven
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
The way
up is down no matter what the world thinks.
Is there a warning, command or promise?
·
Whoever
wants to become great among you must be your servant.
·
Whoever
wants to be first must be a slave of all.
·
Jesus said
that he did not come to be served but to serve.
·
Jesus
said that he would give His life as a ransom for many.
Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
Jesus
did not come to be served but to serve. We should also look at our lives
and see where we can serve God using the gifts and talents He has given us.
·
We
should strive to have a Christ-like character.
What are the main points in this passage?
·
When the
other 10 disciples heard what James and John requested of Jesus
they became indignant
with them.
·
Jesus
calls the disciples together to set the record straight.
·
Jesus
said that His followers should to serve others and be different than those in
authority who Lord over others and misuse their high position to be served by
others.
·
Greatness
in the kingdom of
God is servant hood.
·
Jesus
was willing to become a slave of all. Just as a slave submits himself to
authority, Jesus gave His life in submission to the Father to fulfill the
mission and purpose He was given.
·
Jesus
emulated humility and a willingness to submit to God. His actions were
honorable and rewarded by God.
·
Jesus
points to himself as the model for His disciples to emulate.
·
Jesus
wants us to be servant leaders.
·
Ultimately
Jesus said he would give His life as a ransom for many.
John 10:14-16 NIV
I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen (The Gentiles). I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen (The Gentiles). I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
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We need to serve God and serve others using
Jesus as our model.
John 13:12-17 NIV
When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Matthew 23:11-12 NIV
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Why did God put
this passage in the Bible?
·
To
remind us about the importance of serving others. When we serve others we are
serving God.
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So we
would use Jesus as our model for servanthood. God’s desire is for us to be like
Jesus.
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To remind
us that Jesus gave His life so that all people could be saved. Jesus’ purpose
was to fulfill God’s plan of salvation.
What does the passage reveal
about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His attributes:
·
Teacher,
Son of God, Savior.
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
·
Jesus
modeled a servants heart.
B.
His emotions:
·
D. His views:
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Those
who are followers of Jesus should be servant minded.
·
Followers
of Jesus should look different than the prevailing culture. Whereas the culture
promotes self, Jesus tells us to deny ourselves for the sake of our soul. Serving for the benefit of others is
Christ-like behavior.
Matthew 16:24-26 NIV
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
1 Peter 4:10-11 NIV
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
E.
Reasons for us to love Him more:
·
Jesus
gave His life as a ransom for many.
3. Application: How can I apply what I have learned
to my life?
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Do I
become indignant toward another’s weaknesses when that same weakness is in me?
·
What is
my motivation in serving Christ or His people?
·
What
practical things can I do today to reflect Christ’s example of servanthood toward
those in my home? My job? My church?
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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
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