Mark 1:1-15 – October 6th 2017

What kind of ministry did John have?
How does John’s ministry relate to and compare to Jesus’ ministry? (note: compare their messages, status, baptism, etc.)
What does Mark want us to know about Jesus identity as he begins his book?
1. How does he show it?
What is revealed about Jesus relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit, and how?
Why is Jesus tempted in the wilderness?
How does Mark summarize all of Jesus teaching? (v. 14-15)
1. Unpack each part and discuss what they mean.
2. What does Jesus call people to do?

What does Jesus call to repent mean? Are you actively repentant of your sins? What does that look like day to day?
How can we grow in being repentant?
What do followers of Christ trust in?
What does an active faith look like and how can we grow in faith?

What kind of ministry did John have?
How does John’s ministry relate to and compare to Jesus’ ministry? (note: compare their messages, status, baptism, etc.)
What does Mark want us to know about Jesus identity as he begins his book?
1. How does he show it?
What is revealed about Jesus relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit, and how?
Why is Jesus tempted in the wilderness?
How does Mark summarize all of Jesus teaching? (v. 14-15)
1. Unpack each part and discuss what they mean.
2. What does Jesus call people to do?

What does Jesus call to repent mean? Are you actively repentant of your sins? What does that look like day to day?
How can we grow in being repentant?
What do followers of Christ trust in?
What does an active faith look like and how can we grow in faith?