Mark 3: What happened
Jesus healed a man in the synagogue who had this physical problem.
What is a shriveled/withered hand?
When Jesus saw the stubborn hearts of the people watching Him in the synagogue, Mark says Jesus experienced these two emotions.
What are anger and deep distress/grief?
This man baptized Jesus in Mark 1.
Who is John the Baptist?
“What does the text say?” is the main question of this inductive Bible study step.
What is Observation?
This one word describes something Jesus repeatedly demonstrates through His teaching, healing, forgiveness, and commands in Mark 1–3.
What is authority?
The religious leaders watched Jesus closely to see if He would heal on this special day.
What is the Sabbath?
The teachers of the law claimed Jesus was driving out demons by the power of this figure.
Who is Beelzebul/the prince of demons?
Simon, Andrew, James, and John all had this occupation when Jesus called them.
What are fishermen?
“What does the text mean?” belongs to this step.
What is Interpretation?
Mark 1 shows Jesus doing these two things that demonstrate His authority over both physical and spiritual problems.
What are healing sickness and casting out demons/unclean spirits?
After the healing, the Pharisees joined with this group to plot against Jesus.
Who are the Herodians?
Jesus responded to the accusation against Him by explaining that a kingdom divided against itself cannot do this.
What is stand/remain standing?
Before physically healing the paralyzed man in Mark 2, Jesus did this for him.
What is forgave his sins?
“How should this truth affect my life?” belongs to this step.
What is Application?
Mark 2 and Mark 3 both contain controversies involving Jesus and this Jewish day of rest.
What is the Sabbath?
Jesus appointed this many apostles in Mark 3.
What is twelve?
Jesus' question about doing good or evil on the Sabbath exposes a problem deeper than Sabbath rules. What problem does Mark specifically identify in the religious leaders?
What is hardness/stubbornness of heart?
Jesus called this tax collector to follow Him in Mark 2.
Who is Levi?
A student circles Jesus, the Pharisees, the disciples, and the crowds while reading Mark 3. The student is primarily practicing this inductive step.
What is Observation?
Complete the progression:
Mark 1: Authority Revealed
Mark 2: Authority ________
Mark 3: Opposition ________
What are Questioned and Grows?
These people accused Jesus of driving out demons by the prince of demons.
Who are the teachers/scribes of the law?
At the end of Mark 3, Jesus redefines His family around this characteristic rather than simply biological relationships.
What is doing the will of God?
Finish the idea from Mark 2: “The Sabbath was made for _____, not _____ for the Sabbath.”
What is for man/mankind; not man/mankind?
A student asks, “Why does Mark tell us that Jesus was angry and distressed by their stubborn hearts?” The student has moved from observation into this step.
What is Interpretation?
In Mark 1–3, these three groups respond differently to Jesus. One grows in number, one grows in commitment, and one grows in opposition. Name all three.
Who are the crowds, disciples, and religious leaders?