"THE GOSPEL OF MARK"
Chapter Six
Jesus returned to His home of Nazareth to an unreceptive audience, but
continued teaching in the surrounding villages (1-6). He then sent out
the Twelve with power to exorcise demons and to heal, with a commission
to preach repentance (7-13). About this time John the Baptist was
imprisoned and beheaded by King Herod (14-29). Soon after the Twelve
returned from their healing and preaching ministry, Jesus fed over 5000
people with five loaves and two fish (30-44). Sending His disciples to
sail toward Bethsaida, Jesus prayed on a mountain and then walked on
the sea to His disciples in their boat (45-52). After arriving at the
land of Gennesaret, people brought their sick wherever He was. As many
as touched Jesus were healed (53-56).
POINTS TO PONDER
- The reception of Jesus in His home town of Nazareth
- The success of the Twelve and of Jesus in their respective healing
ministries
- The courage of John the Baptist to preach God's truth on divorce
and remarriage
REVIEW QUESTIONS
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- What are the main points of this chapter?
- Jesus rejected at Nazareth - Mk 6:1-6
- The twelve apostles sent on a limited commission - Mk 6:7-13
- John the Baptist beheaded by King Herod - Mk 6:14-29
- Feeding the five thousand - Mk 6:30-44
- Jesus walks on the Sea - Mk 6:45-52
- Many touch Him and are made well - Mk 6:53-56
- Why was Jesus rejected at Nazareth? (2-3)
- They allowed their familiarity of Him and His family prejudice
themselves against Him
- What did the Twelve apostles do on their Limited Commission? (12-13)
- They preached that people should repent, cast out demons, and healed
many sick
- Why did Herod arrest John the Baptist? Who prompted Herod to kill
him? (14-29)
- Because John told Herod he had an unlawful marriage; Herodias and
her daughter
- When Jesus fed a large multitude, how many were there and with what?
(38,44)
- 5000 men; five loaves and two fish
- When Jesus walked on the sea, what were His disciples' reactions?
(49-51)
- First fear, thinking Him to be a ghost; then amazement, as they
marveled at Him
- How successful were those who begged to touch the hem of Jesus'
garment (56)
- As many as touched Him were healed