The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 77

The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 77:

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:

Psalm 16 NIV

    ¹ Keep me safe, O God,
       for in you I take refuge.

    ² I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord;
       apart from you I have no good thing."

    ³ As for the saints who are in the land,
       they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. ^[b]

    ⁴ The sorrows of those will increase
       who run after other gods.
       I will not pour out their libations of blood
       or take up their names on my lips.

    ⁵ LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
       you have made my lot secure.

    ⁶ The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
       surely I have a delightful inheritance.

    ⁷ I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
       even at night my heart instructs me.

    ⁸ I have set the LORD always before me.
       Because he is at my right hand,
       I will not be shaken.

    ⁹ Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
       my body also will rest secure,

    ¹⁰ because you will not abandon me to the grave, ^[c]
       nor will you let your Holy One ^[d] see decay.

    ¹¹ You have made ^[e] known to me the path of life;
       you will fill me with joy in your presence,
       with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

 Acts 17:2-3 NIV

²As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, ³explaining and proving that the Christ^[a] had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,^[b]" he said.

John 11:25 NIV

    ²⁵Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

John 2:19-22 NIV

    ¹⁹Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days."

    ²⁰The Jews replied, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?" ²¹But the temple he had spoken of was his body. ²²After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

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

Mark 14:26-31

Read the passages below:

Mark 14:26-31 NIV

    ²⁶When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial

    ²⁷"You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written:
   " 'I will strike the shepherd,
      and the sheep will be scattered.'^{[a] 28}But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee."

    ²⁹Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will not."

    ³⁰"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice^[b] you yourself will disown me three times."

    ³¹But Peter insisted emphatically, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And all the others said the same.

Zechariah 13:7 NIV

The Shepherd Struck, the Sheep Scattered

    ⁷ "Awake, O sword, against my shepherd,
       against the man who is close to me!"
       declares the LORD Almighty.
       "Strike the shepherd,
       and the sheep will be scattered,
       and I will turn my hand against the little ones.

Scripture Links:   Matthew 26:30-35  /   Luke 22:31-34  /  John 13:37-38     

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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 14:26-31

1.    Content: What is this passage about?

·        The disciples insisted Jesus was mistaken when He predicted their desertion and Peter’s denial, while the hope of His resurrection fell on deaf ears.

Who are the people if any?

·        Jesus and His disciples.

    What are they doing?

·        After partaking of the Passover meal and singing a Hymn, Jesus and His disciples go out to the Mount of Olives.

      

Where does this take place?

·        The Mount of Olives.

When does this take place?

·        The night of the Passover celebration.  

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

·        It is easy to pledge loyalty until actual persecution comes.

Is there a warning, command or promise?

·        Jesus refers to the Old Testament Scripture Zechariah 13:7 to back up His prediction that the disciples will fall away.

·        Jesus tells His disciples that they will all fall away after His physical death. After His resurrection He will return to Galilee.

·        Jesus tells Peter that before the rooster crows twice, Peter will deny Him 3 times.

Is there an example to follow or not to follow?

·        Jesus worshiped with His disciples. As followers of Jesus we should live a life of worship. It is also important to be part of a fellowship of believers engaging in corporate worship.

·        Peter along with the other disciples insisted that they would not disown Jesus even after Jesus told Peter that He along with the other disciples would do so.  It is clear Jesus’ words are the truth. If we deny or write off what Jesus says we are in a sense denying His authority given to Him by the Father. Jesus was without sin and would never lie. In essence we are calling Jesus a liar if we insist that Jesus’ words are not the truth.

What are the main points in this passage?

·        Jesus worships with His disciples.

·        Jesus affirmed Old Testament prophecy about Himself and told His disciples what was going to happen.

·        Jesus predicts His disciples will fall away after His death on the cross.

·        Jesus predicts that after His resurrection that His disciples will be able to find Him in Galilee.

·        Jesus predicts Peter will deny Him 3 times before the rooster crows twice.

·        Along with Peter, the other disciples insist that they would never disown Jesus.

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

·        Jesus died on the cross and 3 days later He was resurrected.

The New Testament accounts of the resurrection were being circulated within the lifetimes of men and women alive at the time of the resurrection. Those people could certainly have confirmed or denied the accuracy of such accounts. The writers of the four Gospels either had themselves been witnesses or else were relating the accounts of eyewitnesses of the actual events in advocating their case for the gospel. (Josh McDowell)

1 Corinthians 15:3-8 NIV

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,  that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,  and that he appeared to Peter,  and then to the Twelve.  After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.  Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,  and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.

The Resurrection is important for these reasons:

·        The Resurrection proves the truthfulness of the Word of God.

The Old Testament in Psalm 16 predicts the resurrection of the Messiah. If the Messiah doesn't rise, if Jesus Christ doesn't rise from the grave, the Bible is not telling us the truth. But the resurrection of Christ proves that the Bible speaks truth.

·         The Resurrection proves the deity of the Son of God

That is the most monumental thing that Jesus did to verify that He was God, for only God can give life, only God can conquer death.

·        The Resurrection proves the completion of God’s plan of Salvation.

Romans 10:9 NIV

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

1 Peter 1:3 NIV

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

The Resurrection of the Lord is the ultimate victory over the powers of sin and death. The Resurrection is not only viewed an historical event but also the sign of God's power over all the forces which can separate us from Him. It is a victory not only for Christ Himself, but also for all those united with Him in faith.

    Why did God put this passage in the Bible?

·        To remind us that Jesus understood His mission and that He already knew the outcome that His obedience to God would bring about on the cross.

·        To help us understand Jesus’ authority and divinity by seeing the way Jesus was able to predict the actions of His disciples as well as the location where He could be found after the resurrection.

·        To reaffirm the validity of Old Testament prophecy.

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

A.   His attributes: 

·         Son of God, Messiah, Divine, Fully Man, Fully God.

     B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:     

·        Through His prophetic teaching.  Through the use of Old Testament prophecy.

     C. His emotions:

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D. His views:

·        The events surrounding His death and resurrection were all part of God’s plan of Salvation.

       E. Reasons for us to love Him more:  

·        Jesus was fully engaged in God’s plan of Salvation. He understood the importance of His mission and followed through with it willingly even though He would go through terrible suffering.

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

·        Where am I so busy objecting to the heard part of Jesus’ words that I am missing His encouragement?

·        When will I be silent long enough to hear what the Lord is really saying?

·        Am I assured of my own strength – certain that “I would never do that”?

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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