The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 85:
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:
Hebrews 2:9 NIV
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
Hebrews 2:18 NIV
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 5:8 NIV
Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered
Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered
Hebrews 13:12 NIV
And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.
And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.
1 Peter 2:21 NIV
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 15:21-23
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Read
the passages below:
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Mark
15:21-23 NIV
The
Crucifixion
21A certain man from Cyrene,
Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the
country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22They brought
Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which
means The Place of the Skull). 23Then they offered him wine mixed
with myrrh, but he did not take it.
Matthew
27:32-34 NIV
The
Crucifixion
32As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to
carry the cross. 33They came to a place called Golgotha
(which means The Place of the Skull). 34There they offered Jesus
wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.
Luke
23:26-31 NIV
The Crucifixion of Jesus
26 As the soldiers
led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the
country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A
large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for
him. 28 Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem,
do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For
the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the
wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then
“‘they
will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!”
and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
31 For if people do
these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
Scripture
Links:
Matthew
27:32-34 / Luke 23:26-31
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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
15:21-23
1. Content: What is this passage about?
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A passerby, Simon of Cyrene, was forced to carry Jesus’
cross to Golgotha where Jesus refused the drugged wine.
Who are the people if any?
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Jesus,
the Roman soldiers & Simon of Cyrene.
What are they doing?
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The
Roman soldiers take Jesus to be crucified. On the way they force Simon to carry
the cross for Jesus.
Where does this take place?
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On
the way from the Praetorium to Golgotha.
(Golgotha: ”The Place of
the Skull” is the biblical name for the place where Jesus was crucified. It was
probably a small hill just outside the walls of ancient Jerusalem.)
When does this take place?
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During
the time of the Passover.
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
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Sometimes a burden that is forced upon me becomes the
channel of God’s richest blessing.
Is
there a warning, command or promise?
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Jesus
suffered on the way to the cross. We will also suffer when we carry our cross
before God. It is painful to realize we are sinners, experience that sin, and
then dispose of it.
Is
there an example to follow or not to follow?
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Simon
carries the cross for Jesus. This carrying of the cross symbolizes what we need
to do in order to become a disciple of Christ. When follow Jesus to the cross we embrace what
His work and sacrifice has done for us. When we carry our own cross we
acknowledge the judgment against us because of our sin. We acknowledge our need
for a Savior. We acknowledge that we need to die to selfish ambition. We
understand that we need the help, strength and desire to become one who is
obedient to the call God has given us. We acknowledge that with that call from
God we may have to endure suffering and persecution for Christ’s sake. Yet we
are blessed because we have become part of God’s family forever.
As we head toward our own physical
death we can choose how
we are going to live and who we are
going to live for. We
understand that suffering in this world is
temporary. After we
die physically we are with Christ for eternity
where there is no
longer any suffering. We understand that God
is with us when
we carry our own cross. He promises to never
leave us or
forsake us. He promises to equip us for
ministry. He promises us
that the Holy Spirit will be our teacher, our comforter,
our
strength, and our guide into the truth.
We also understand that
when we go out in the world to make
disciples for Christ we will
experience rejection, hatred and mocking.
These experiences
are similar to what Jesus had to go
through in His life. Being a
disciple of Christ is what we are
called to be. Carrying our own
cross is a big part of that.
The blessings of
carrying ones cross, identity in Christ, and Salvation:
Matthew 16:24 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.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
Luke 14:27 NIV
And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Romans 3:23 NIV
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans
5:8 NIV
But
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans
6:22-23 NIV
But
now that you have been set free from sin
and have become slaves to God, the
benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the
wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our
Lord
Galatians
5:24 NIV
Those
who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified
the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Revelation
21:3-4 NIV
And
I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is
with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself
will be with them and be their God. He
will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning
or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
·
The
Roman soldiers offer Jesus some wine mixed with Gall maybe to help deaden the
pain of His suffering. For us it is sometimes better not to pull someone out of
their circumstances in order that they would understand the full weight of
their own sin. Suffering due to the sin in our lives, needs to take its course
in order to bring us to a place where we truly have to turn to God for His help. This reaching out to God brings us to a place
where we can now experience His love, mercy and grace in a deeper and more
intimate way. The result of turning to
God for help can change our perspective and help us experience God’s blessing
in the midst of our difficult circumstances.
What are the main points in this passage?
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While
on the way to Jesus’ crucifixion the Roman Soldiers force a man named Simon to
carry the cross for Jesus.
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Jesus
is brought to a place called Golgotha.
·
Jesus
was offered wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after
tasting it, he refused to drink it.
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
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Jesus
refuses to drink the wine mixed with gall after tasting it. This narcotic
concoction may have deadened some of the pain Jesus was experiencing. Jesus did
nothing to deaden the amount of suffering He had to endure.
Why
did God put this passage in the Bible?
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To
remind us of Jesus’ willingness to suffer for the sins of the world.
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To
show us we must also carry our cross to prove we are one of His disciples.
Simon’s carrying of the cross is symbolic for what we must endure as
Christians.
What
does the passage reveal about the character of : God/Jesus?
A.
His
attributes:
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The
Lamb of God, Sacrificial Lamb, Suffering Servant, The Christ.
B. His ways of
relating/communicating to people:
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By
setting an example for us all. Jesus’ courage and willingness to suffer all the
way to the cross shows His obedience to the Fathers plan of Salvation.
C. His emotions:
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In
the midst of suffering, Jesus was thinking about others
D. His views:
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He
must suffer and die on the cross.
E. Reasons for us to love Him more:
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Because
of Jesus’ work on the cross, anyone who chooses to believe and receive the
meaning of that work as their hope of salvation can have eternal life and
reconciliation with God.
3.
Application: How can I apply what I have learned to my life?
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How
do I react when someones burden is forced upon me?
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What
burden have I borne for Jesus’ sake that will bring glory to Him and blessing
to me and others?
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Have
I tried to give a worldly solution to a friend’s painful situation or have I
offered to give them truth by which God’s love can help walk them through it?
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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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