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1. The word "gospel" means "good news". Mark begins his book of good news with three statements about Jesus:

a) by the Old Testament prophets (messengers) (Mark 1:2-3)
b) by John the Baptist (Mark 1:7)
c) by God himself (Mark 1:11)

What do they each say about Jesus?

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2. In chapters 1 and 2 Jesus shows his authority in different situations. (See Mark 1:16-20, 21-22, 23-28, 40-45; 2:1-12.) When Jesus speaks or acts, what sorts of things happen?

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3. Even at this early stage, Jesus divided opinions. Some people were amazed by him, while others were enraged. What are your early impressions of Jesus?

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We’re glad to have you join us in this season of Christianity Explored. As part of the ‘Follow-up’ segment, we created this platform with the hope that:

1. You get to spend more alone time meeting God in Mark’s gospel
2. We get to encourage each other through openly sharing our reflections and questions
3. As the weeks go by, we get to see how far we have grown from where we first started

It would be deeply appreciated if we could share our responses under the "Add comments" by Saturday 1700, so that we can have enough time to reflect on them.

Also, feel free to ask any questions related to Christianity outside of Mark’s Gospel (you can do that by starting a new ‘thread’ altogether).

Lastly, don’t forget to sign off with your name (if you prefer having a nickname, that’s okay too).

Thank you all!

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1. In this passage Mark records Jesus doing four specific miracles:
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)
d) raising a dead girl to life (Mark 5:35-43)

What does Jesus show authority over in these events? How does this add to what we’ve already seen about his power and
authority in the earlier chapters?

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2. When Jairus’s daughter died, and all hope seemed to be lost (Mark 5:35),
what did Jesus ask Jairus to do (verse 36)?

Was that a “reasonable” thing to ask?

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3. Looking at all four events (see Question 1) what are the different ways in
which people respond to Jesus? See
a) Mark 4:40-41
b) Mark 5:15
c) Mark 5:27-28, 34
d) Mark 5:42
• Do you see yourself in any of these responses?

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1. In the earlier chapters (1-5) Mark has built up a picture of Jesus' power and authority. He's shown us various miracles: healing the sick, casting out demons, raising the dead, calming a storm.

How does this passage (Mark 6:1-8:29) add to that picture? (See Mark 6:32-44, 47-48; 7:31-37; 8:1-10, 22-26.)

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2. Jesus saw the large crowd in Mark 6:34 as "sheep without a shepherd". What did he do about it?

- If Jesus looked at the faces of people in a busy town today, do you think he would feel the same? Why / why not?

- Do you feel the need to have Jesus as your shepherd?

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3. Write down the very different reactions to Jesus' preaching and miracles:
a) in his home synagogue (Mark 6:1-6).
b) among people generally (Mark 6:14-15, 53-56; 7:37).
c) from the disciples (Mark 6:51-52).
d) from the religious leaders (Mark 8:11).

- Why do you think people responded so differently in each of these cases?
- Do you identify particularly with one of those groups?

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4. Read Jesus' question in Mark 8:29. How would you have answered this before you started Christianity Explored?

- Now that you're halfway through Mark's Gospel, and have read about the amazing things that Jesus said and did, has your answer changed?
- If you still have questions about the identity of Jesus, write them below.

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I am convinced that Jesus was a man who lived, but how can we be sure that Jesus did perform those miracles written in Mark's Gospel?

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I am convinced that Jesus was a man who lived, but how can we be sure that Jesus did perform those miracles written in Mark's Gospel?

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here is a question my group shared that made me wonder too. What do you all think?

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Read Mark 8:30 – 10:52(Note that “Son of Man” is Jesus’ way of referring to himself.)

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Read Mark 8:30 – 10:52(Note that “Son of Man” is Jesus’ way of referring to himself.)

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1. Jesus directly predicts his own death and resurrection three times (Mark8:31, 9:31 and 10:33-34). What does he say “must” and “will” happen?

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2. In Mark 8:31 Jesus said he “must” die. Why did he have to die? (See Mark 10:45.)

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3. What did Jesus say that following him would mean? (See Mark 8:34.)

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4. Each time Jesus predicts his own death and resurrection, Mark records the disciples’ response – or lack of it. (See Mark 8:32-33; 9:32-35; 10:35- 45.) How do the disciples respond in each case?

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5. In Mark 8:29 Peter recognizes that Jesus is the Christ, God’s only chosen King. In taking Jesus aside and rebuking him (Mark 8:32), Peter is not treating Jesus as God’s King. How do you think you have treated Jesus?

• How would you feel about Jesus being King in every area of your life?