Review
In our Adult Bible Fellowships we learned in our bible study over the Gospel of Mark that:
- The book of Mark is a biography of Jesus…so it is good to ask what does the author want us to learn about Jesus
- The author writes to Roman Christians who grew up in unbelieving homes without the background of Jewish Customs and Scripture.
- Mark wrote to Christians in Rome to encourage and strengthen their faith.
Mark speaks to two main questions.
- Who is Jesus? (1:1-8:30)
- What does Jesus expect from those who follow him? (8:31-16:8)
So far we have seen that the Gospel of Mark answers the first question as follows
- Mark 1:1-13 = Jesus is Yahweh, God Himself Come to earth
- Mark 1:14-20 = Jesus is on a mission, to call people to repent and believe in the Gospel.
- Mark 1:21-45 = Jesus has authority over Satan and Sickness
- Mark 2:1-3:6 = Jesus has authority over Sin and the Law
Sunday
So in preparation for ABF on Sunday please read the passages listed below and think about the following discussion questions.
Mark 2:1-3:12 , Exodus 31:16
- Why do you think the anger from the religious leaders has increased?
- Why is it difficult for people to rest from their work? How does this rest help our relationship with God?
- Do you see any irony in Jesus actions and the Pharisees response? How do you see Jesus using His authority?
- What do we learn about the Sabbath and Jesus relationship to the Sabbath.
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