THE BEGINNING OF THE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS

Mark 1:1-20

Key Verse 1

    “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God”

1. Read verses 1-3. What does verse 1 tell us about Jesus? How was John’s coming prophesied and fulfilled? (2-4) Describe his lifestyle and the response of the people. (5, 6) What did John testify about Jesus? (7,8)

2. Read verses 9-13. What happened when John baptized Jesus? (9-11) What happened right afterwards? (12,13) How did these two events prepare Jesus for his Messianic ministry?

3. Read verses 14-20. After John was put in prison, what did Jesus do? (14) What was Jesus’ message? (14b,15) Who were the first disciples? (16,19) What did he call them to do? (17) How did they respond? (18,20)