Mark 6:45-56
Key Verse: 6:50b….“Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’”

1. Read verses 45-46. After feeding the crowd, what did Jesus do? Where did he send his disciples? What might he have prayed about?

2. Read verses 47-50a. What happened to the disciples as they crossed the lake? Where was Jesus? When and how did he come to them? What does this reveal about Jesus?

3.   Read verses 50b-52. What was the disciples’ reaction when they saw him?  Why did they not recognize him? What did he say to them? What did he do?  What happened to the wind? What was Jesus teaching his disciples?

4. How does Mark explain the disciples’ terror and amazement? What does this reveal about their knowledge of Jesus? Why must disciples have a sense of history? Why do people need to be trained in faith?

5.     Read verses 53-56. Where did the boat land? Why and how did Jesus’ ministry expand and grow? What does this teach us about Jesus’ power and compassion? About the needs of the shepherdless people?