More on Mark

I am very pleased with the enthusiastic response you have shown to our study in the Book of Mark. We have had lively discussions at our Sunday classes, not to mention those who have accessed the information avialable here. I would love to hear from you if you are among those who use these posts. I am always interested in feedback.

Mark - Chapter Three

1. Why would Jesus repeatedly heal on the Sabbath knowing that this would be offensive to the Jewish leaders? (3:1-3)

2. Jewish law said that aid to the sick could only be given on the sabbath if a person's life were in danger. Why would Jesus choose to breach this "sacred" rule? (3:1-4)

3. What is the meaning of the wording of Jesus' question in verse 3:4?

4. Why would Jesus be angry at their lack of response?

5. What is it that causes Jesus and the disciples to withdraw from the crowds? Is this a strategic move? (3:7)

6. Why would the evil spirits proclaim who Jesus was? Why would He give them orders not to speak, since they were proclaiming who he was? (3:11-12)

7. What do the Pharisees have to gain by accusing Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebub? (3:22)

8. Why would it be that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven - according to Jesus? (3:29)

9. How can Jesus say that all of man's sins will be forgiven? What exactly is blasphemy?

10. What is the point when Jesus asks: "Who are my mother and my brothers?"

I pray that you will be blessed by your study of this book of the Bible. I have always found that He speaks to me in my current life circumstances, wherever I am in my walk of faith.

Blessings


Pastor Dmitri