Before the Beginning Can Begin
Mark 1:2–13
- Mark wants us as readers to know that God's new beginning announced in 1:1 is part of a much-larger and more-intentional plan from God. How does 1:2–3 demonstrate that? Why do you think that God wants us to know that what he is doing in the world now is a part of a purposeful plan?
- Read 1:4–6. What was the heart of John's ministry? Is this still important today?
- From 1:7–8, what was the difference between John and Jesus? What do we learn about our own witness to people from John's message?
- Describe what you would have thought and felt if you had been present for what happened in 1:9–11. What does this event teach you about Jesus?
- 1:12–13 draws upon the Exodus story. Read Hebrews 4:15 too. What does this teach you about Jesus—especially his ability to empathize with us?
- What is the main lesson you hope to apply to your life from this study?
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