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2 Inductive Bible Study MethodObservation  Interpretation  Application Observation: What does the text say? Interpretation: What does the text mean? Application: What does this mean for me?

3 Make observations on page 1

4 Observations Page 1: These slides are provided if you want to use them to type in observations and questions in real time in lieu of writing them on a flip chart. If your preference is to use a flip chart but want to use PP for other things, feel free to disregard or delete these in your prep.

5 Questions Page 1:

6 Old Testament References: Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 40:3-5 – Prophecy from lines 2-5 2 Kings 1:8, Malachi 4:5-6 – John’s description Isaiah 53:12 - numbered with transgressors Isaiah 42:1 – beloved son, spirit upon him Psalm 2:6-7 – coronation Psalm, Jesus’ baptism Exodus 24:18, 34:28 – Moses & wilderness 1 Kings 19:8 - Elijah & wilderness For each session, I have provided a slide with a list of the OT references. In your Mark manual the references are listed throughout the notes where they logically are used (underlined to help you find them easier). If you would like to put up a list of references, this is here for you to do so – or you may choose to direct students to them throughout your time, add them to your questions slide/sheet with the appropriate question, etc.

7 What will you repent of and believe Jesus for right now? Application: Is the way prepared for Jesus’ reign in your life right now? If not, what needs to change so you can meet King Jesus this week? Talk to God about how you have been doing spiritually (be honest and real…don’t gloss over things…don’t artificially feel guilty either). What will you repent of and believe Jesus for right now? Reflecting back to line 1 – if this is the beginning of what’s being told…what story will my life tell? What story will my campus fellowship tell? How can we call individuals/our campus to repent and believe in Jesus? Is there an area of my life where I don’t believe that Jesus’ kingship is good news? What is hard or scary about Jesus’ kingship? We’ve all experienced his kingship in some areas. What are difficult to turn over to him right now? Note to staff: Edit these application questions as needed before camp or even during in real time.

8 Page 2.1-3.11 Note newspaper questions (who, what, where…)The four numbered suggestions are for student’s reference if they are still struggling with making observations – even if they aren’t necessary, it can still be a helpful exercise for them. They read through it for different times looking for different things each time. Page Note newspaper questions (who, what, where…) Note laws of composition What questions come up? Give titles to your paragraphs

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11 Old Testament References:Fishing associated with judgment: Amos 4:1-2…Israel of the nations Ezekiel 32:3…Egypt Jeremiah 16:12-17…Judah, also fishing for men

12 Application: Draw yourself, your nets & boats.Where are you in the process of following Jesus? Are you leaving your nets and following Jesus – the king with all authority who brings transformation with the words that he speaks? Or are you following the crowds and leaving Jesus? What are some of the “nets” that might be holding you back from following Jesus? What direction are you moving in? There is another application option – a guided reflection – if you choose to you that instead, feel free to delete this slide or change it to best fit your needs.

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14 Whole --- Parts ---WholeWhole: What is our overall view of the passage? (Telescope) Read through to get the flow of the passage Divide into thought units, paragraphs, and give titles Parts: What does each section mean? (Microscope) Use observation & interpretation skills, trying to determine the meaning of each section What is the one main thought of each section? Whole: How do all of the pieces fit together? (Mapping) Discover links between sections – how to they relate to one another? What is the common thread through this whole passage?

15 Themes from pages Use this slide, if desired to collect some themes that students notice are beginning to emerge from the first two and a half pages. You may simply choose to list them out loud quickly and move on, which is perfectly acceptable.

16 Observations -- The Leper: The Paralytic: Levi:

17 Questions – The Leper: The paralytic: Levi:

18 Old Testament References:Leviticus 13:40-46 – leprosy identified Exodus 29, Leviticus 5:3-6 – touching something unclean makes you unclean Leviticus 14 – offerings for cleansing Isaiah 43:25 – only God can forgive sins Daniel 7:13 – son of man

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20 Compare the calling of Levi to the OthersCommand “Follow me” Immediately followed Gave no reason Gave reason for following “I will make you fishers of men” Occurred while Jesus is on the move “as he passed on” Occurred while Jesus is on the move “and passing along” After: went to Levi’s house to sit with tax collectors and sinners (caused others to follow him) After: went immediately to synagogue to teach Caused reaction from Pharisees (he eats with sinners??) Caused reaction from crowds (astonished at Jesus’ teaching)

21 Where is the advance of Jesus’ work hindered by our disobedience?Application: Where do you struggle the most: with Jesus’ power or his love? Do you believe that God is both able to do something about it, and that he is willing? Where do we need the healing, cleansing and forgiveness that Jesus offers? Where do we see spaces on our campus that need Jesus’ healing? Where is the advance of Jesus’ work hindered by our disobedience? Write down sins and areas that are holding you back from fully following Jesus and give them over to him.

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23 Small Group Activity: Discuss from the Pharisee’s perspective:What was the case and what were the charges against Jesus Create “wanted…” posters about Jesus from the perspective of the Pharisees and Herodians Include pertinent information about the “suspect” Description Charges Reward Appropriate “fear mongering” statements to put fear into the public OPTIONAL: These are instructions for students for an optional creative entry exercise. If you choose not to do it, simply delete this slide and use the regular observation slide.

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26 Old Testament References:Leviticus 23:27-29 – Day of Atonement and fasting Isaiah 58:3-12 – purpose of fasting Joel 2: wedding & bridegroom Isaiah 54:5, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 62:5 – bridegroom, God’s presence Deuteronomy 23:25 – plucking grain 1 Samuel 21:1-6 – bread of the presence

27 Where is Jesus asking you to stretch? Application: How am I tempted to force the new wine of Jesus into the old wineskins of thinking and living my life? What newness of Jesus is causing the most tension for me right now? What is the danger to me of trying to force the new wine into the old wineskins? What will tear? What are ways that Jesus is calling you to newness, but you are still holding on to the old structure? (new relationship with Jesus, but old way of relating to people…new relationship with Christ, but using legalism as a way to God…) Where is Jesus asking you to stretch? Where is Jesus asking your chapter to stretch? What are old wineskins in my life? Ways in which God’s Spirit has been poured into my life, but now are crusty old structures that I trust in without understanding the whys, the purposes of God or the possibility of change? What would new wineskins look like? How can I be open to them?

28 Art: James Tissot (French Painter)Page

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31 Old Testament References:Isaiah23, Ezekiel 36:5, Jeremiah 49 – the multitudes Isaiah 61:1-3 – hearing all he did

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33 Progressive Heart Disease:parallels physical hardening of heart leading to heart attack Pg 1 “Purify your hearts” – the way is prepared Pg 2 Hearts are open – the way is smooth Pg 3 Disobedience – the way is blocked Pg 4 “Questioning in their hearts” – the way is challenged Pg 5 “Hardened hearts” – stop following the way Pg 6 Their hearts burst – try to destroy the way (to kill Jesus on Sabbath) Pg 7 Hard hearts judged eternally – there’s no longer a way (blaspheme HS)

34 History of Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees4:6 – Questioning in their hearts; Jesus answers and demonstrates his authority 4:25 – Questioning his disciples; Jesus answers with a parable 5:13 – Questioning Jesus; Jesus answers with OT, parable 5:24 – Watching to accuse; Jesus answers, teaches, models 6:26 – Accusing: He is Satan; Jesus call them to him, teaches & warns Optional chart that you may use if desired

35 Application: How are we responding to Jesus’ invitation to his family? In which direction are you moving…toward or away from him? Is your heart hardening or remaining soft to his leading? How has family assumed precedence in my life over my call to follow Jesus?

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39 Old Testament References:Isaiah 6:8-10 (13) Isaiah 11:9-10 Proverbs 25:2

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42 Old Testament References:Parable of the Soils: Hosea 2:21-22 Hosea 10:12-13 Jeremiah 4:3-4 Jeremiah 31:27-28 Psalm 1:1-3 Parable of Seed growing Ecclesiates 11:6 Joel 3:12-13 Parable of Mustard Seed Ezekiel 17:22-24 Ezekiel 31:3,6,12 Daniel 4:12

43 Soil Type Heart Condition Path = packed soil, no room for root to take hold Hard heart, no room for the word to take hold, closed to the gospel Rocky = no depth of soil, shallow roots Initially received word gladly, but shallow faith that has been prevented from grounding deeply by obstacles that haven’t been removed. In trials, they fall away. Thorny = initially looks good, but soil not taken care of and weeds/thorns choke out plants Initial joy and faithfulness in following. Faith grows, but careful tending to the heart doesn’t happen – and other distractions come to choke out a person’s faith, rendering it unfruitful Good = well tended, soft, nutrient rich soil that yields a harvest A heart that is responsive to God – it is tended to regularly, obstacles removed, distractions and sin dealt with swiftly. Fruitful and productive in kingdom work

44 Which soil are you most like right now? Why?Application Which soil are you most like right now? Why? What need to happen for you to be fertile and fruitful soil?

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50 Old Testament References:Psalm 107:23-32 – desperation and faith Numbers 19:11-22 – touching & unclean

51 Jairus Both Woman Ruler, leader in synagogue Well known Named Rich, with servants Respected, status Male Urgent situation Jairus comes to Jesus publicly Jairus’ daughter healed secretly Jesus willing to heal but questions if he is able Humble Desperate Fall down before Jesus Afraid Have (incomplete) faith Jesus touch is involved Daughters 12 years Unclean in synagogue Unknown Unnamed Poor, money all spent Outcast Female Chronic problems – 12 years The woman comes in secret The woman healed publicly Jesus able to heal but questions if he is willing

52 Who Fear Faith Disciples in boat Have fear of storm ( ) Filled with fear (of Jesus) Have you no faith? Lives saved Demons (Legion) Had fear of Jesus ( ) No faith – believes in his power Herdsmen Had fear of Jesus (10.22) No faith The people Had fear of Jesus (10.26) Ex-demoniac Had no fear (11.1) Faith in Jesus, life saved Jairus Had fear (awe) “Fear not; believe” (12.4) Woman Had fear (awe) ( ) Disciples Had little faith Mourners (12.10) No fear – unbelief No faith in Jesus Hometown (12.30)

53 Application Is there an area of crisis or anxiety in your life now, where you are pulled between fear and faith? What is your “life and death” situation? How are you inclined, like those in each story (the disciples, herders, mourners and hometowners), to rebuke, push away, mock or reject Jesus and his help, rendering his saving power unavailable to you? What will a faith response look like for you? How does your campus fellowship need to break out of its paralysis of fear and instead publicly call on and point to Jesus? How will that begin? Examine the choice Jesus made in 11.20: to go on, deal with the urgent need, or to stay and complete the healing of the woman, which was not urgent in any sense. Jesus understands the difference between urgent and important.

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57 Old Testament References:Deuteronomy 17:6 – two by two Ezekiel 31:1-16 For sake of brother’s wife Leviticus 18:16 Leviticus 20:21 Deuteronomy 25:5 Esther 5:3-6 – half my kingdom Teaching on Shepherds Ezekiel 34 Jeremiah 23:1-6

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60 Old Testament References:Numbers 27:17 – sheep without a shepherd The crowd and shepherd Micah 2:12-13 Ezekiel 37:24 Bread Exodus 16 Numbers 11 (esp 13, 22) I Kings 17:7 2 Kings 4:42-44 Exodus 18 – divided into 50s and 100s Walking on the sea Micah 2:12-13 Genesis 1:2 Exodus 34:5-10 Exodus 33:11-23 1 Kings 19:11-13 Psalm 95:8 Exodus 17:7

61 Psalm Mark The LORD is my Shepherd Sheep without a shepherd so Jesus shepherds I shall not want 12 baskets extra Makes me lie down in green pastures Commanded to sit down on the green grass Leads me beside still water Teaches along the sea Restores my soul They were satisfied, did not faint Guides in path of righteousness He taught them For his name’s sake Jesus’ name had become known, he prays publicly to the Father In the shadow of death Herod has just killed John Table in presence of enemies Herod’s birthday party of death v banquet of life Rod and staff comfort me Apostles take only a staff on mission Anoint head with oil Apostles anoint with oil and heal Cup overflows 12 baskets Goodness and mercy all days of life He had compassion on them

62 Who, currently, is your source? Application Who, currently, is your source? How do you tend to take matters into your own hands? How are you tempted, like the disciples, to view others as an impediment to receiving rest or deeper relationship with God? How do you need to model being a good shepherd on your campus?

63 You can change this to if you are going to finish there – Artwork: The syro-phonecian woman by Robert Lentz, OFM

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66 Old Testament ReferencesNumbers 15:37-41 – fringe of garment Isaiah 29:13-14 see also 1 Sam 16:7 – Isaiah’s prophecy Exodus 20:12 – honoring father and mother Jeremiah 31:31-34 – promise of restoration, God’s new covenant Isaiah 56:3-8 – salvation for the foreigners

67 5000 4000 Men People Jews Gentiles and Jews – still in Gentile land Organized the people Just had the people sit down Disciples are sarcastic Disciples ask questions 5 loaves 2 fish 7 loaves 12 baskets left over 7 baskets left over Does the same thanksgiving Mark says Jesus had compassion because they were like sheep without a shepherd Jesus says “I have compassion” – no mention of sheep or shepherd Disciples in the boat alone Jesus gets in the boat

68 Old Testament References 17.27-20.4The Nations Isaiah 49:5-6 Genesis 12:1-3 Psalm 67 Signs Psalm 86:17 Numbers 14:11 Deuteronomy 13:1-16 Deuteronomy 18:18-22 Seeing & Hearing Isaiah 55:10-11 Isaiah 6:9-10 Jeremiah 5:21 Ezekiel 12:2 Isaiah 42:18-23

69 First Cycle Repeated Action Second Cycle Feeding the multitude Crossing the sea and landing Conflict with the Pharisees Conversation about bread with disciples and their failure to understand Healing – 1st a deaf and dumb man – 2nd a blind man with 2nd touch Confession of faith

70 Application What are some second (or third) time around lessons that you have been dealing with recently? What will it mean for you to open your eyes to what he is trying to show you? What does your campus fellowship see and not see clearly? If you don’t yet see anything you don’t see, then cry out to God together for eyes to see.

71 Old Testament References for 20.4-20.24Son of man must suffer Isaiah 42:13-23 Isaiah 50:4-11 Isaiah 53:3

72 What does it mean for us to lose our lives for Jesus’ sake? Application What does it mean for us to lose our lives for Jesus’ sake? What other things on campus do people lose their lives for? What gets in the way of losing your life for Jesus’ sake? (ex: fear of uncertainty or what others think, being ashamed of the exclusivity/totality of Jesus’ words) Dying to oneself is the only path to living. In what situation will you deny yourself and take up your cross this week – with God’s help and that of your friends? How are you, like Peter, trying to protect yourself by not trusting Jesus and following in his steps?