The Gospel Of Mark Bible Study Lesson 93:
This
week’s Bible Study of Mark’s Gospel completes the study. My hope and prayer is that we all will grasp the depth of Jesus' love, mercy and compassion toward the people of His day and how Jesus continues to be the same toward us while we await His return. We should take to heart that our relationship with Jesus is a supernatural one and no matter what happens around us, God's plan will not fail. So when we try to understand life we have to view it with an eternal perspective and not lean on our own understanding. When we try to over analyze our present day circumstances we can get sidetracked with rabbit trails of thought unless we see all things through the lens of God's Word. Followers of Jesus must rely on God's Word, the Holy Spirit and good counsel in order to avoid getting deceived by the
enemy. It is Satan's desire to diminish God's power and effectiveness in God's people. The Enemy does not want us to bring glory to God nor does he want us to fulfill
God’s purpose in this world. Because we are called to be ministers of the Gospel we need to shift our focus from a self-centered perspective to a God-centered
one. Our calling includes helping others remain strong in their faith and to live out a life set apart to God. Our Christ-likeness will be a blessing to others yet we will be opposed and persecuted for loving God and our neighbor. This is because our culture is
changing. Good has become evil and evil has become good. So we must stand firm in our
faith and trust in God and continue to love, even though what we believe will be
hated by many. The good news is Jesus has overcome the world. He secured victory
over sin and death. He will not let anyone be snatched out of His
hand. Even though our emotions get stirred up about politics and terror, let us not fall prey to evil thoughts, words and actions. Let us all take this bible passage to heart:
Philippians
4:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
Finally,
brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or
received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of
peace will be with you.
Remember this:
Romans
8:1New International Version (NIV)
Life Through the Spirit
Therefore,
there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
And this:
John
3:16 New International Version (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.
And this:
Proverbs
3:5-6 New International Version (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
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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:
Hebrews
10:12 New International Version (NIV)
But
when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down
at the right hand of God,
Colossians
3:1New International Version (NIV)
Living as Those Made Alive in Christ
Since,
then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where
Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Acts
7:55 New International Version (NIV)
But
Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God,
and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at
the right hand of God.”
Romans
8:34 New International Version (NIV)
Who
then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who
was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Psalm
110:1 New International Version (NIV)
Of David. A psalm.
1 The Lord says to my lord:
“Sit
at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet.”
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This
Week’s Bible passage from the Gospel of Mark:
Mark 16:19-20
Mark
16:19-20 New International Version (NIV)
19 After the
Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord
worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.
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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?
·
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
16:19-20
1. Content: What is this passage about?
·
Jesus ascended into heaven, and the obedient
disciples’ preaching was confirmed by signs.
Who are the people if any?
·
Jesus,
The eleven disciples, God
What are they doing?
·
After
Jesus speaks to His disciples He is taken up into heaven
Where does this take place?
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Possibly
in Jerusalem
When does this take place?
·
After
the Resurrection
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2. Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?
·
Jesus is in heaven but also with men working out His
will on earth.
Is there an example to follow or not to follow?
·
Jesus’
disciples obey Him by preaching the gospel
What are the main points in this passage?
·
Jesus
ascends into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God.
·
The
disciples go out and preach the gospel
·
The
Lord is with His disciples as they go out
·
Jesus
confirms His Word through the disciples labor
Is there a lesson or principle that is a universal truth?
·
God goes with as we do His kingdom work in His name.
Ephesians
2:10 New International Version (NIV)
For
we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God
prepared in advance for us to do.
Acts
1:8 New International Version (NIV)
But you will
receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses
in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Matthew
28:18-20 New International Version (NIV)
Then
Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to
the very end of the age.”
Why did God put this passage in the Bible?
·
To
remind us of our kingdom purpose
·
To
remind us that Jesus right now is seated at the right hand of God.
·
To
remind us that obedience to our kingdom purpose and God’s calling will
bear fruit and we will recognize and
witness the fruit of one’s labor for Christ.
What does the passage reveal about the character of : God/Jesus?
A. His attributes:
·
Lord,
Savior, seated at the right hand of God
B. His ways of relating/communicating to people:
·
Through
His Word and the work of the Holy Spirit
C. His emotions:
·
Jesus
loves His disciples
D. His views:
·
Jesus
will be with His disciples as they go and preach the gospel
E. Reasons for us to love Him more:
·
Jesus
gives us the Holy Spirit so we can accomplish His good purpose.
Romans
8:28 New International Version (NIV)
And we know that
in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose.
3.
Application: How can I apply what I have learned to my life?
·
What
difference does it make to me that Jesus is seated at God’s right hand?
·
Do
I confidently expect that Jesus will give me power to speak for Him?
·
What
work does He want to do through me this week? This day?
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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:
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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.
·
Think through the application questions and journal
your thoughts and
prayers.
Just
Sayin………………….Dave
