Were you able to work through part of Mark with the personal quiet time method this week? If you would like something to compare to, I am posting a sample. However, know that what you found may have some similarities as well as plenty of differences. Bible study is a lot like mining gems, and you may be looking at a different facet of the same treasure, just in a little different light. If you made it this far, keep up the good work!
Mark 1:1-8
Content: What is this passage about?
Who: Jesus Christ (Son of God), Isaiah the prophet, John the Baptist, whole Judean countryside, all people of Jerusalem, Holy Spirit
What: gospel about Jesus Christ, John prepares the way as prophesied in Isaiah
When: not specifically mentioned but before the beginning of Jesus' ministry
Where: desert region, Judean countryside, Jerusalem, Jordan River
Sentence: John the Baptist prepares the way for Christ, fulfilling Isaiah's prophesy
Lesson: What do you learn?
Promise: I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way, baptism of Holy Spirit promised
Command: (inferred) baptism for forgiveness of sin
Example to follow: John preaching repentance for forgiveness of sin, humility of knowing Christ would be greater, confession of sin and repentance of people
Main truth: God prepares the way for people to come to Christ through the obedience of His messengers and according to the promise of His word
Why in Scripture: record of how John the Baptist fulfilled Isaiah's prophesy, shows spiritual condition/climate of the culture in that time
Character of God: planned redemptive work of Christ, executed in time and space, keeps His promises, Jesus is His Son, more powerful than His messengers
Person and work of Christ: Son of God, Messiah of Isaiah, coming king, power, baptizes with Holy Spirit
Pray: I would make straight paths in my life for my coming king; for repentance of unbelievers, power and boldness to share Christ, humility
Application: How do I apply what I learned to my life?
1. With whom may I boldly share the message of Christ?
2. From what sins do I need to hear the call to repent? How does this prepare the way for Jesus' work in my life?
I found myself thinking about repentance and how it opens the way for Christ to work in our lives. Without repentance, there really is no room for Him, is there?
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteThe first chapter of Mark seems to speak to the authority of Jesus. We do make room for His work when we surrender to His authority, and repentance is the first step.