“Only Believe” is within the title of this Scripture reading from the New Testament. We learn about faith as Jesus heals the bleeding woman in Mark. And, He brings a little girl back to life! This Bible study lesson is from Mark 5:21-43. I believe the Scripture clearly shows that we all need to have […]
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Demon Possessed Man – Jesus Casts Demons into a Herd of Pigs
These verses from Mark Mark 5:1-20 show how Christ casts evil from the demon possessed man. This story about the herd of pigs contains many side lessons we can learn. It shows the power of God – and the compassion He has for mankind. The demon possessed man lived in the Gerasenes region. Jesus and the […]
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Jesus Calms the Storm – Bible Lesson about Faith from Mark
When Jesus calms the storm in Mark, the saga just begins. There are several areas of study in this Bible lesson. So, we will look at a couple today. “Be Still” – Simple Words with Powerful Results Asleep in the boat, the frightened disciples who are caught in a terrible squall, wake Jesus . He […]
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Mystery of the Mustard Seed Parable
What does Christianity and mustard seeds have in common? In this Bible study lesson from Mark 4, Jesus explains how the kingdom of heaven multiplies with the mustard seed parable. Many of the disciples did not understand the story until Christ explained it. And, I also missed the point until I read over the Scripture […]
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Jesus Explains the Parable of the Seed
How does our spirituality compare to a seed placed in the soil? Let’s listen as Jesus explains the parable of the seed in Mark 4. Jesus often told stories (called parables) to explain His message. And, He used farming in many of these parables (rocky ground) because the people understood planting and harvesting. These verses […]
See MoreGood Soil or Rocky Ground
Do the “seeds” we receive fall on good soil or rocky ground? Truth is, some people hear the Word of God but do not comprehend right away. Others accept and then fall away. The parable of the four soils as told by Jesus in Mark 4:1-20 categorizes these different situations. And, we learn a valuable lesson […]
See MoreJesus Describes His True Family in Mark 3
Who is the family of Jesus? Mark 3:31-35 talks about how Jesus describes His true family. And no, Christ did not shun His family in this study lesson from Mark. Yes, His mother was Mary and He loved her dearly. But, Jesus loves each of us just as much when we choose to accept Him […]
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Satan – No Power Over Christ
Follow Mark 3 which talks about who we will follow, Christ or Satan. And, it tells about the unforgivable sin. You’ll find the statement of “a house divided against itself..” in this chapter. But, rest assured – Satan has no power over Christ. And finally, we have to make a decision. This Bible study portion […]
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12 Disciples – How Did Jesus Choose His Twelve Disciples?
“Follow me.” This is the simple statement made by Christ which changed the world forever. This study includes how Jesus chose the 12 disciples. How Jesus Chose The 12 Disciples Today’s Bible study lesson comes from Mark 3:13-19. The book tells the story of Jesus choosing a few fishermen and a tax collector, as well […]
See MoreCompassion and Contempt on the Sabbath
In Mark 3, you’ll find compassion and contempt on the Sabbath as Jesus performs yet another miracle. See how the Pharisees react to His act of kindness. Jesus simply feels compassion and heals a man’s hand on the Sabbath. Now, the Pharisees are livid with anger as their authority and power are taken away. They […]
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Disciples Gather Wheat on the Sabbath – Working on the Sabbath
Yet another battle between Jesus and the Pharisees. This one concerns interpretation of Jewish law. When Jesus and His disciples gather wheat on the Sabbath, they “broke the law”. And, religious leaders were quick to grab every opportunity to catch Christ in a crime, including this one about working on the Sabbath. Pharisees were sticklers […]
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