The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 71:
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:
Mark 8:31 NIV
He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.
He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.
Mark 11:18 NIV
The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.
The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.
Luke 20:19 NIV
The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.
The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 14:1-2
Read
the passage below:
Mark
14:1-2 NIV
1Now the
Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the
chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to
arrest Jesus and kill him. 2"But not during the Feast,"
they said, "or the people may riot."
Matthew
26:1-6 NIV
The Plot Against Jesus
1When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his
disciples, 2"As you know, the Passover is two days away—and
the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."
3Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in
the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, 4and they
plotted to arrest Jesus in some sly way and kill him. 5"But
not during the Feast," they said, "or there may be a riot among the
people."
Scripture
Links:
Matthew 26:1-5
/ Luke 22:1-2
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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?
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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?
·
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.):
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His ways of relating/Communicating to people:
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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?
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How can I apply what I am learning to my current circumstances?
·
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 14:1-2
1. Content: What is this passage about?
·
Fearing a riot if they arrested Jesus during the
Passover, the religious leaders secretly plotted to arrest and kill Him.
Who are the people if any?
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law.
What are they doing?
·
Plotting
to arrest Jesus and kill Him.
Where does this take place?
·
Somewhere
in Jerusalem
When does this take place?
·
After
Jesus’ teaching at the Mount of Olives about
the signs of the end of the age and His eventual return after His death,
resurrection and ascension. During the Passover and Feast of the Unleavened Bread
shortly before Jesus’ arrest and Crucifixion.
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
·
Even those who claim to be “religious” and Godly plotted
against Jesus.
Note: I am going to
use Matthew 26:1-2 to put more perspective on
the answers.
1When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his
disciples, 2"As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the
Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."
Is there a warning,
command or promise?
·
Jesus
said he was going to be handed over to be crucified.
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law are planning on arresting and killing
Jesus.
Is
there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law where plotting against our Lord. We
should never subvert or undermine our relationship with God for personal gain.
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law would not arrest Jesus during the
Passover and the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Not because they respected
God’s appointed celebration but to keep the people from rioting.
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law acted out of fear and out of God’s
will. We should do the opposite. (Read passage
below)
Matthew
23:2-3 NIV
"The
teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them
and do everything they tell you. But do
not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law knew the scripture and prophecy
concerning the Messiah yet they chose to reject Jesus. In the same way we can
have a lot of head knowledge about God’s Word and still reject it because it
doesn’t fit with the way we chose to Lord over our own lives.
Take this
passage to heart:
John
5:36-40 NIV
I
have testimony weightier than that of John. For the very work that the Father
has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has
sent me. And the Father who sent
me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen
his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the
one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because
you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that
testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
What are the main points in this passage?
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law were plotting to arrest Jesus and
have Him killed.
·
The
chief priests and the teachers of the law decided to wait till after the
Passover and Feast of the Unleavened Bread to avoid rioting by the people.
·
From
the Matthew passage Jesus states that He will be handed over to be crucified.
·
Jesus
foreknew what was going to happen. He
prophesied His own death.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
·
Jesus’
arrest and crucifixion was part of God’s plan of Salvation.
Scripture regarding
God’s plan of Salvation:
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."
Mark
9:31 NIV
because
he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men.
They will kill him, and after three days he will rise."
Luke
22:42 NIV
"Father,
if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet
not my will, but yours be done."
Luke
22:37 NIV
It
is written: 'And he was numbered with the transgressors; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in
me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment
John
3:16 NIV
For God so loved
the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life.
Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
·
To
remind us about the fallen state of the Jewish leaders and at the same time
showing that what they were about to do to Jesus, would be part of God’s plan
of salvation.
·
To
remind us that Jesus understood what His purpose was and was well aware of what
He had to go through.
What does the passage reveal about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His
attributes:
·
The Lamb of God who takes away
the sins of the World.
John
1:35-36 NIV
The
next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus
passing by, he said, "Look, the
Lamb of God!"
Isaiah
53:7 NIV
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
·
Through
His prophetic teaching and understanding of God’s will.
C. His emotions:
D. His views:
·
Jesus
understood His sacrifice for the sins of man was part of God’s plan of
salvation.
·
Jesus
knowing His fate, was willing to go
through with God’s plan
E.
Reasons for us to love Him more:
·
Jesus gave His life willingly to save us from
our sins.
3. Application: How can I apply what I have learned
to my life?
·
How
can I be alert to the evil intentions of others?
·
Where
am I adhering to religious ceremony and tradition while trying to get rid of
Jesus in my life?
·
What
secret dislike in my life could flare into hatred and hurt another?
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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.
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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.
·
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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