Mark 1:21-45
Key Verse: 1:41

“Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ he said. ‘Be clean!’”
 
 

1. Read verses 21-22. Where did Jesus begin his teaching ministry? Why were the people amazed? What was Jesus’ attitude toward the word of God? (Mt 4:4, 7, 10; Jn 8:31-32; Heb 4:12)

2. Read verses 23-28. What happened while Jesus was teaching? What does this event show about the authority of Jesus’ word? (27)

3. Read verses 29-34. Describe Jesus’ healing work in Peter’s house. What do these events reveal about Jesus’ shepherd’s heart?
Read verses 35-39. How did Jesus find time to pray? What can we do when we are burdened with many problems and with a very busy schedule?
What is prayer?

4. What was Jesus’ clear prayer topic? What did Simon want? Why?
What did Jesus do after prayer? What does this show about his priori ties and purpose?

5. Read verses 40-45. What was the situation of the man who came to Jesus? How did Jesus receive him? What did Jesus do for him? What happened as a result of this act of compassion?