Why was Jesus led in the Wilderness by the Holy Spirit? What is the significance of Wilderness experiences in our Christian Walk? How did Jesus respond to the temptations by Satan? This bible study lesson investigates the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness by Devil.
Category: Gospel of Mark Studies
So Jesus called them and spoke to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can rob his house. I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin.”
Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.” Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent. He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Bible Study on the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus, the tax collector at Jericho in Luke 19:1-10 – Zacchaeus means ‘Clean, Pure’. But he was one of the most corrupted man in Jericho. This bible study portrays a powerful picture of Zacchaeus’ desperate efforts to see Jesus, Jesus’ acknowledgment of his actions and Zacchaeus’ change of heart. Jesus at the end, proclaims his mission, “To seek and save the lost.”
Feeding the five thousand is the only miracle mentioned in all four Gospels. So, what was so special about this miracle, that made lasting impression on Jesus’ disciples? Let us explore and ‘digg’ into word of God from all four gospel passages. You will surely be ‘filled’ and ‘satisfied’ with the power of God through this miracle.
Have you ever been in any life-threatening storm? How do you feel if you are in one of these storms? How do you react to the situation? Where do you go for help? Who do you run for rescue? Let us look at how disciples of Jesus reacted to such a storm. Bible study guide on Mark 4:35-41. Sudden storm in sea of Galilee, Disciples (fishermen)’ reaction, Jesus calmed the storm and the sea.
This bible study lesson is an eight part series of the Beatitudes mentioned in Matthew 5. This fourth part covers the meaning of hunger, thirst and righteousness, what does it mean to ‘hunger and thirst for righteousness’ and the Practical applications.