THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 3.2
Lesson 3: The Gospel of Mark
Section 2: Structure and Content
OUTLINE FOR NOTES
II. Structure and Content
A. The Announcement of the Messiah, 1.1-1
B. The Power of the Messiah, 1.14-8.26
1. Introduction
2. Near Capernaum
3. Region of Galilee
4. Beyond Galilee
C. The Apostles' Affirmation of the Messiah, 8.27-30
D. The Suffering of the Messiah, 8.31-15.47
1. Preparation
2. Confrontation
3. Experience
E. The Victory of the Messiah, 16.1-8
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Name the names of the five main sections of the Gospel of Mark in their proper order, as taught in the lesson.
2. Explain how the Jews viewed Jesus in general. How does this contrast with the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah?
3. According to the lesson, why did Jesus not speak clearly from the beginning about his role as the Messiah?
4. Where did Jesus concentrate His early ministry? How did He show His power and authority?
5. How did the people of Nazareth respond to Jesus' ministry? What did the teachers of the law think of Him? What did Jesus' family think?
6. According to the lesson, what is the "centerpiece" of the Gospel of Mark?
7. What kind of leadership did Jesus especially encourage?
8. What does the lesson teach about the way Jesus actually encouraged opposition with the Jewish authorities?
9. Mention some of the ways Jesus suffered for His people? According to the lesson, what was the worst part of the suffering of Jesus?
10. Why does the lesson agree with the view that Mark 16 ends with verse 8? What arguments are given? What probable reason does the lesson suggest that the scribes might have had in adding to the ending?
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. How does this lesson help you appreciate Jesus more?
2. What do you learn from Jesus that changes your concept of leadership?
3. How do people today misunderstand Jesus? How does the Gospel of Mark help clarify who He really is?
4. What can you learn from the way Jesus interacted with the religious authorities of His day? How should we apply these lessons today?
STUDY GUIDE 3.2
Lesson 3: The Gospel of Mark
Section 2: Structure and Content
OUTLINE FOR NOTES
II. Structure and Content
A. The Announcement of the Messiah, 1.1-1
B. The Power of the Messiah, 1.14-8.26
1. Introduction
2. Near Capernaum
3. Region of Galilee
4. Beyond Galilee
C. The Apostles' Affirmation of the Messiah, 8.27-30
D. The Suffering of the Messiah, 8.31-15.47
1. Preparation
2. Confrontation
3. Experience
E. The Victory of the Messiah, 16.1-8
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Name the names of the five main sections of the Gospel of Mark in their proper order, as taught in the lesson.
2. Explain how the Jews viewed Jesus in general. How does this contrast with the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah?
3. According to the lesson, why did Jesus not speak clearly from the beginning about his role as the Messiah?
4. Where did Jesus concentrate His early ministry? How did He show His power and authority?
5. How did the people of Nazareth respond to Jesus' ministry? What did the teachers of the law think of Him? What did Jesus' family think?
6. According to the lesson, what is the "centerpiece" of the Gospel of Mark?
7. What kind of leadership did Jesus especially encourage?
8. What does the lesson teach about the way Jesus actually encouraged opposition with the Jewish authorities?
9. Mention some of the ways Jesus suffered for His people? According to the lesson, what was the worst part of the suffering of Jesus?
10. Why does the lesson agree with the view that Mark 16 ends with verse 8? What arguments are given? What probable reason does the lesson suggest that the scribes might have had in adding to the ending?
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. How does this lesson help you appreciate Jesus more?
2. What do you learn from Jesus that changes your concept of leadership?
3. How do people today misunderstand Jesus? How does the Gospel of Mark help clarify who He really is?
4. What can you learn from the way Jesus interacted with the religious authorities of His day? How should we apply these lessons today?
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