Date: 6 Mar 2013
Passage: Mark 7:6-8
Jesus criticises the Pharisees and the scribes with words from the Prophet Isaiah (Isa 29:13). How have they offended God instead?
Date: 5 Mar 2013
Passage: Mark 7:5
What was the concern of the Pharisees and teachers of the law when they questioned Jesus?
Date: 4 Mar 2013
Passage: Mark 7:1-4
What tradition of the elders has Jesus’ disciples departed from? What does the word “ceremonial” (v3) tell about the value of this tradition?
Date: 2 Mar 2013
Passage: Mark 6:53-56
Mark records Jesus’ growing popularity with the people from Gennesaret. What do you think people might have taken Jesus to be?
Date: 1 Mar 2013
Passage: Mark 6:47-52
Why are the disciples terrified to see Jesus walking on water? What is the root of their fear?
Date: 28 Feb 2013
Passage: Mark 6:45-46
Why does Mark make it a point to minute Jesus’ prayer retreat to the mountain alongside his busy ministry itinerary?
Pray for the Christianity Explained Class starting next Thursday that participants will be humble and teachable as they investigate the truths of the Gospel.