Read any of the "Good Book" lately?
I have had a number of people tell me lately that they would like to get involved in a Bible Study or participate in the Adult Sunday School class. Unfortunately, some people do not seem to be able to work out their schedules to make that a reality. While I tend to think our biggest obstacle tends to be our priorities, I know that schedules can be quite challenging.
With that in mind, each week going forward, I am going to put on line the study questions we are using for our Sunday morning study in the Gospel of Mark.
In reading the Gospel of Mark, look for how often he says "immediately". Try to figure out the intention of this. The book of Mark is also unique in the way that it shows Jesus continually warning people to keep silent about the miracles He has done. Try to identify what are the intentions of this secret.
STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Why would Mark begin his gospel talking about John the Baptist and the writings of Isaiah? (1:1-4)
2. Can Mark's proclamation that all of the people of Jerusalem went out to see John be taken literally? (1:5)
3. Why does Jesus have John baptize him? (1:8-11)
4. What is distinctive about Jesus' first message. (1:15)
5. What would the reaction of the disciples be when they were told that they would become fishers of men?
6. What is remarkable about what happens in 1- 19-12?
7. What language caught your attention in chapter one? Why? Does Mark seem to exagerate a great deal?
8. Is there a pattern to the way that Jesus performs miracles?
9. How would the religious authorities respond to what they heard about Jesus' actions.
10. If Jesus does not want people to talk about the healings that He has done, why does he have the leper go back and show himself to the priest? (1-44)
Please let me know if you have any thoughts or questions about this study. The next instalment
should be posted on this site by March 9th.
Blessings
Pastor Dmitri
