LSF Bible Study #1: Jesus Our Hope (Joh) Mark 1:1-15 John the Baptist and the Kingdom of God

LSF Bible Study #1: Jesus Our Hope (JoH) Mark 1:1-15 John The Baptist and The Kingdom of God

I. Introduction:

Today we’re beginning a new series through the gospel of Mark. In this gospel, we take a look at the life of Jesus. Who is Jesus? Who did he claim to be? Who did others say he is/was? The word “gospel” means “good news” in Greek. How is it that Jesus is good news?

What is some good news that you’ve received recently?

II. Read: Mark 1:1-1:15 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, you with the Holy Spirit.” 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of who will prepare your way, the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well make his paths straight,’ ” pleased.” 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And all the Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and ministering to him. were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe 7 And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier in the gospel.” than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down

III. Into the Bible: 1. In your opinion, which words or phrases are the most important to this passage? What do those words/phrases mean? Why are they important?

2. What are the different events that happen in this passage?

3. Who are the characters in this passage? What are they doing? Why does the author include them in his book?

4. What is the time that is fulfilled in verse 15? Why did people need to repent?

V. Application:

5. From Sunday’s message, what is one question that you had? Is there something that was mentioned that you wanted to discuss?

6. What is one thing in your life that you’ve been hoping for, waiting for?

7. The gospel of Mark argues that Jesus is the Son of God and the fulfillment of all of the prophecies. Who is Jesus to you?