Bible Study Questions
A Typical Day in the Life of Jesus – Mark 1:29-39
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Focus
As Jesus continues to exercise His
authority over both the natural and
supernatural world, His mission also
becomes clearer – He’s not just a
miracle-worker but a preacher with a
good news message.
Read
Mark 1:29-39
Listen
CCNYC teaching on Mark 1 which can
be found on our website
As you meet in your homes for family worship, study this passage on your own
or with an online community group, here are some questions for study, reflection,
and application.
Opening Questions
1. How much time have you spent this past week reflecting on Jesus and the hope
of the gospel? How has reflecting on Him been of help to you? What have you
learned?
Some Questions for Study and Reflection
2. What happens in Simon’s home in verses 29-31? What does it reveal about both
the disciples and Jesus at this point?
3. What happens at sundown in verses 32-34? What does it reveal about both the
people and Jesus at this point?
4. What’s your understanding of why Jesus instructs the demons to not speak
because they knew who Jesus was?
5. What happens in verses 35-38? What does it reveal about both the disciples and
Jesus at this point?
Bible Study Questions
A Typical Day in the Life of Jesus – Mark 1:29-39
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Closing Reflection and Application
6. Why might it be important that the Bible distinguishes between those were sick
and those who were demon possessed?
7. What examples of miraculous healing have you seen or experienced?
8. What’s your reaction to the fact that Jesus prayed?
9. What can you learn and apply to your own life from Jesus’ example of prayer?
10. Why is it important to think of Jesus as a preacher and not just a miracle-
worker?
11. If Jesus’ primary emphasis was on preaching (as verse 39 indicates), what was
the point of all the miracles, do you think?
12. Do you know of any churches or denominations today that proclaim Jesus to
be a political deliverer or a physical healer? How does that fail to tell the whole
story?
13. What have you learned about Jesus’ mission from this study?
14. How does rightly understanding Jesus’ mission impact our understanding of
our mission as His disciples today?
15. In what ways do you need to bring the priorities and mission of your life more
fully in line with Jesus?
