Study and discussion
Each week you’ll be exploring a few chapters of Mark. By the end of Session 6, you’ll have read the whole of Mark’s Gospel. Use the following questions to help you explore the passage. There’s room at the end to write down any questions you’d like
to discuss next time.
Difficult words:
Disciples: Those called to follow Jesus, learn from him and be witnesses of his ministry.
Sabbath: The Jewish day set aside for rest and enjoyment of God.
Sins: Rebellion against God. Failure to think, say and do what we should.
Blaspheming: Misrepresenting God, or treating his name and character carelessly.
Son of Man: This title comes from the Old Testament book of Daniel, where the Son of Man came from heaven and was given eternal rule over the whole world. Jesus often used this title
for himself
The 17-minute video, which covers the five first chapters of the Gospel of Mark, identifies five main categories of Jesus’ authority and power:
1. Teaching
2. Healing
3. Nature
4. Death
5. Forgive sins
Question 1
Mark records Jesus doing three specific miracles. Make a choice of one miracle below and describe what authority Jesus shows?
a) calming a storm (Mark 4:35-41)
b) healing a demon-possessed man (Mark 5:1-20)c) healing a sick woman (Mark 5:25-34)Question 2
Read Mark 5:35-43, When Jairus’ daughter died, and all hope seemed to be lost (Mark 5:35)
a) What did Jesus ask Jairus to do (verse 36)?
b) Was that a “reasonable” thing to ask?Question 3
Looking at these miracles, how would you describe responses of people (maybe you yourself) compared to reponses of Jesus.
Question 4
Think about your own identity. Would you like to include some parts of Jesus’ identity in yours? How could that be realized
Each week you’ll be exploring a few chapters of Mark. By the end of Session 6, you’ll have read the whole of Mark’s Gospel. Use the following questions to help you explore the passage. There’s room at the end to write down any questions you’d like
to discuss next time.
Difficult words:
Disciples: Those called to follow Jesus, learn from him and be witnesses of his ministry.
Sabbath: The Jewish day set aside for rest and enjoyment of God.
Sins: Rebellion against God. Failure to think, say and do what we should.
Blaspheming: Misrepresenting God, or treating his name and character carelessly.
Son of Man: This title comes from the Old Testament book of Daniel, where the Son of Man came from heaven and was given eternal rule over the whole world. Jesus often used this title
for himself
The 17-minute video, which covers the five first chapters of the Gospel of Mark, identifies five main categories of Jesus’ authority and power:
1. Teaching
2. Healing
3. Nature
4. Death
5. Forgive sins
Question 1
Mark records Jesus doing three specific miracles. Make a choice of one miracle below and describe what authority Jesus shows?
a) calming a storm (Mark 4:35-41)
b) healing a demon-possessed man (Mark 5:1-20)c) healing a sick woman (Mark 5:25-34)Question 2
Read Mark 5:35-43, When Jairus’ daughter died, and all hope seemed to be lost (Mark 5:35)
a) What did Jesus ask Jairus to do (verse 36)?
b) Was that a “reasonable” thing to ask?Question 3
Looking at these miracles, how would you describe responses of people (maybe you yourself) compared to reponses of Jesus.
Question 4
Think about your own identity. Would you like to include some parts of Jesus’ identity in yours? How could that be realized