2: A Day in the Ministry of Jesus – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: Mark describes a Sabbath with Jesus and the calling of four disciples. The emphasis is on the action, particularly the healing of people.
July 13, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read Mark 1:16-20.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
Who were the men Jesus called as disciples and what was their response?
Personal Application: Have you been called to give up anything to follow Jesus? Or don’t you think He has asked you to give up anything? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of you relatives states, “Why would Jesus call these men to follow Him immediately, and why would they leave everything and follow Jesus right then?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Mark 1:21-34.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What experience happened in the synagogue and what spiritual truths can we take from this account?
Personal Application: In witnessing to others, why is it not wise to present all that we believe regarding present truth all at once? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “How did Jesus help Peter’s family, and what spiritual lesson can we draw from this event?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Mark 1:35-39, Luke 6:12

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What lessons can we take from what Jesus did here?
Personal Application: If Jesus spent much time in prayer, how much time should we spend time in prayer? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why did Jesus need to pray to the Father if they are united as one? Couldn’t Jesus have done what He wished because He was God on earth?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Mark 1:40-45.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does this teach us about how Jesus related to the marginalized in society?
Personal Application: How can we be careful not to do things that could slow or hinder the spread of the gospel no matter how good are our intentions? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).