The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 54:
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?
·
How can I apply what I have learned to my life?
Scripture
to meditate on before you do this week’s Bible study:
Philippians 2:7 NIV
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
Luke 11:28 NIV
He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Ephesians
2:10 NIV
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Philippians
2:13 NIV
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 11:1-11
Read
the passage below:
Mark
11:1-11New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
11 As
they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of
Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go
to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt
tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If
anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will
send it back here shortly.’”
4 They went and
found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5 some
people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They
answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7 When
they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many
people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had
cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who
followed shouted,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed
is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
10 “Blessed is
the coming kingdom of our father David!”
“Hosanna
in the highest heaven!”
11 Jesus entered
Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything,
but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve.
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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?
·
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 11:1-11
Scripture Links: Matthew 21:1-11 Luke
19:28-44
John 12:12-15
(Check out the
scripture links for some more details about this passage)
1. Content: What is this passage about?
Jesus sends two disciples to procure a
colt for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Who are the people if any?
·
Jesus
and His disciples, people in Jerusalem.
What are they doing?
·
Two
disciples are sent to get a colt for Jesus. Jesus makes His triumphal entry in Jerusalem.
Where does this take place?
·
Around Bethphage, Bethany,
the Mount of Olives and Jerusalem.
When does this take place?
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After
Blind Bartimaeus receives his sight. At
the climax of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
As rightful king, Jesus deserves praise
and the use of anything He desires.
Is
there a warning, command or promise?
·
Jesus
sends two of His disciples to get Him a colt from a nearby village. Jesus tells
them that they will find a colt there designated to fulfill His purpose for
riding into Jerusalem.
Is
there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
When
God calls us to fill a need for His Kingdom we should respond by doing what He
asks of us.
·
Obedience
to God shows love to Him.
John 14:15 NIV
If you love me, you will obey what I command.
If you love me, you will obey what I command.
·
We should all
honor and praise God by living a life that is Holy and pleasing to Him.
Scripture
reinforcement:
1 Corinthians 6:20 NIV
you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
Romans
12:1 NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
1
Thessalonians 4:7 NIV
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.
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We should praise
Jesus and honor Him as the Lord and Savior of our life.
Scripture
reinforcement:
Colossians
3:17 NIV
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
1 Peter 4:11 NIV
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.
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.
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Jesus modeled
for us an example of a humble servant by riding into Jerusalem on a colt and
not as the warrior king. The Jews were looking for a King like David who would
defeat their political enemies but Jesus came as the lamb of God, the Prince of
Peace.
Scripture
reinforcement:
John 1:29 NIV
The
next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of
God, who takes away the sin of
the world!
John
6:14-15 NIV
After the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, "Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world." Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.
After the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, "Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world." Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.
Matthew 20:28 NIV
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
What are the
main points in this passage?
·
Jesus tells two of His disciples to get Him a
colt for the purpose of fulfilling the prophecy concerning His Kingship.
The fact that
every Gospel has an account of the “triumphal entry” of our Lord into Jerusalem
indicates to us that it is indeed a most significant event. On our Lord’s part,
it is a most dramatic and emphatic claim to be the Messiah, the “King of Israel.” At the same time, it
is a fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.
Zechariah
9:9 NIV
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
This event took
place at the climax of Jesus’ ministry.
This event proclaimed who He was: “The Son of David”, The King of
Kings”.
·
Many
people spread cloaks and branches on the road as a sign of honor and praise to
their King.
·
The
people shouted praises to Jesus. They used the word Hosanna which means “Save”.
They also repeated a praise from Psalm 118:25-26:
Scripture
reinforcement:
Mark
11:9-10 NIV
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,
"Hosanna! "
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!"
"Hosanna in the highest!"
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,
"Hosanna! "
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!"
"Hosanna in the highest!"
Psalm
118:25-26 NIV
O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success.
O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success.
Blessed
is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
·
Jesus
is the Messiah (Son of David). The Lord of Lords. The King of Kings.
·
Jesus
fulfilled prophecy concerning Himself.
Why did God
put this passage in the Bible?
·
To
remind us that Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords entered Jerusalem on
a lowly colt, fulfilling to the minutest detail the prophecies concerning the
Messiah. He did not enter riding the white charger of an earthly king but as
the Prince of Peace on a lowly beast of burden.
What
does the passage reveal about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His
attributes:
·
Messiah,
Humble, Sovereign (Jesus knew in advance
a colt would be waiting for Him)
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
·
By
His example. Jesus modeled for others humility and servant hood at the same
time being the Messiah and King.
C. His emotions:
·
In
the Luke passage Jesus wept. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because God's own
people refused to comprehend the light that made Him known, He knew that
the children of Israel rejected Him as the Messiah and as a consequence, Israel would be cut off for a time, fiercely
assaulted and scattered among her enemies. In 70AD Jerusalem was terribly destroyed.
D. His views:
·
Jesus
understood the need to fulfill God’s purpose. Fulfilling prophecy gives weight
to the inerrancy of scripture.
E. Reasons
for us to love Him more:
·
Jesus
is the Messiah. He came to save us from the eternal consequences of our sin.
3. Application: How can I apply what I have learned
to my life?
·
If
Jesus asks for something I have, am I willing to give it up without question?
·
Do
I praise Jesus only with the crowd, or am I willing to be His disciple when
everyone else is silent?
·
Where
am I to be obedient like Christ in the face of opposition?
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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.
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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.
·
Think through the application questions and journal
your thoughts and
prayers.
Just
Sayin……………..Dave
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