The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 53:
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:
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
We live by faith, not by sight.
Galatians 3:9 NIV
So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
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.
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 10:46-52
Read
the passage below:
Mark
10:46-52 New International Version (NIV)
Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight
46 Then they came
to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were
leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was
sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was
Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on
me!”
48 Many rebuked
him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David,
have mercy on me!”
49 Jesus stopped
and said, “Call him.”
So
they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50 Throwing
his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51 “What do you
want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The
blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
52 “Go,” said
Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and
followed Jesus along the road.
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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 10:46-52
Scripture Links: Matthew 20:29-34 /
Luke 18:35-43
1. Content: What is this passage about?
Blind Bartimaeus persistently seeks
and gains healing from Jesus in spite of many rebuking him to silence him.
Who are the people if any?
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Jesus and His disciples, Bartimaeus
(a blind man) and a large crowd.
What are they doing?
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While Jesus and His disciples along
with a large crowd of people are leaving the city of Jericho, a Blind man named
Bartimaeus asks Jesus for mercy.
Where does this take place?
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Around Jericho.
When does this take place?
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After the request of James, and John and Jesus’
teaching about the attitude and service of a disciple of Christ.
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
Persistent calling upon Jesus opens
spiritually blind eyes.
Is there a warning, command or promise?
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Jesus tells Bartimaeus to go, his
faith has healed him.
Jesus reveals an important reasons why He came into this world:
John 12:46 NIV
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
John 12:46 NIV
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
Jesus tells us that the righteous live by faith:
Romans 1:17 NIV
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.
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Jesus tells His followers to call to
Bartimaeus and tell him to come to Him. “Jesus stopped and said,
"Call him." So they called to the blind man, "Cheer up! On your
feet! He's calling you." (Mark 10:49)
Followers of Jesus are called to share the "Good News":
2 Timothy 4:2 NIV
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
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When we sincerely ask Jesus to help
us, when we have faith that He will, we shall receive the help we need in a way
that glorifies God.
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Bartimaeus made a specific request
of Jesus. We should make specific requests to God when we pray or ask for help.
When we need wisdom God will answer that prayer because as followers of Jesus we need all the wisdom we can get::
James 1:5-6 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
What are the
main points in this passage?
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Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the
“Son of David” which is symbolic name for the prophesied Messiah.
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Bartimaeus asked Jesus for mercy.
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Many people rebuked Bartimaeus for
requesting mercy from Jesus.
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Bartimaeus continues to call to
Jesus. Jesus stops and tells His followers to call to Bartimaeus to come to
Him. (We have also been commissioned by God to tell others about the Gospel.
Matthew 28:19)
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Bartimaeus jumps to his feet and
comes to Jesus.
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Jesus asks Bartimaeus what he would
like Him to do.
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Bartimaeus tells Jesus that he wants
to be able to see.
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Jesus tells Bartimaeus to go and
that his faith has healed him.
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Immediately Bartimaeus received his
sight and began to follow Jesus.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
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Our
faith will impact the way our prayers are answered.
Here
are some verses that confirm faith's role in answered prayer:
Matthew 21:22 NIV
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Mark 11:24 NIV
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Matthew 9:29 NIV
Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you"
Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you"
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Jesus healed many because of their faith. (See verses below)
Matthew 8:13 NIV
Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.
Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.
Luke 8:50 NIV
Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."
Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."
Matthew 9:2 NIV
Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."
Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."
Matthew 9:22 NIV
Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment.
Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment.
Matthew 15:28 NIV
Then Jesus answered, "Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
Then Jesus answered, "Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
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The righteous will live by faith.
Faith plays a huge role in a believers life:
Faith plays a huge role in a believers life:
Luke 7:50 NIV
Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
John 2:11 NIV
This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
John 14:12 NIV
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
Acts 6:7 NIV
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Acts 16:5 NIV
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
Romans 3:22 NIV
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,
Romans 3:28 NIV
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.
Therefore, since we have been justified
through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
·
To make us aware that we should live by faith
and not by sight.
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To remind us of Jesus’ healing
power.
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To give us a glimpse of how
followers of Jesus will participate in helping others come into a
saving relationship with Him.
saving relationship with Him.
What does the passage reveal about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His attributes:
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Powerful, Healer, Merciful, Son of
God (Jesus, Son of David)
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
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Through personal interaction, miracles and the
understanding of the human condition.
C. His emotions:
D. His views:
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Those who demonstrate faith are open
to being in God’s will.
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Our faith will set us free from the
blindness and bondage of sin.
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Jesus healed those who believed He
was the Son of God and believed He had the power to heal
them.
them.
E. Reasons
for us to love Him more:
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Jesus can and will open our eyes to
the truth through the demonstration of our faith.
3. Application: How can I apply what I have learned
to my life?
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What specific things do I want Jesus
to do for me today?
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Will I daily ask Jesus to show me my
blindness, confess it, ask for healing and follow His guidance?
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In what ways have I persisted in
seeking Jesus when others have rebuked me and told me to stop?
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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.
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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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