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.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. Who were the men Jesus called as disciples and what was their response?
3. 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.
4. 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.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What experience happened in the synagogue and what spiritual truths can we take from this account?
3. 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.
4. 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

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What lessons can we take from what Jesus did here?
3. Personal Application: If Jesus spent much time in prayer, how much time should we spend time in prayer? Share your thoughts.
4. 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.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does this teach us about how Jesus related to the marginalized in society?
3. 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.
4. 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).

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It is wonderful to travel through John Mark’s life and see the beautiful story climax with 
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today – Hymn 166, therefore 
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378. These two hymns give us a purpose all during this quarter to hasten the coming of our Lord Jesus. May you enjoy these hymns for your theme hymn from which to choose.

 Just as the Gospel of Mark recounts Jesus’ calling of four disciples, we find 
Jesus Calls Us – Hymn 285 today. May we all reply 
I Will Follow Thee – Hymn 623 (Sunday).

The disciple’s close relationship with Jesus made them (and us to come) state that 
Jesus Is All The World To Me – Hymn 185 (Monday).

There was More Sabbath Ministry for Jesus to do (Tuesday), with the result being “The Saviour was joyful in the joy He had awakened”: 
Hymn 390 – We Love Thy Sabbath, Lord.

Just as The Secret of Jesus’ Ministry was prayer, let us always request 
Heavenly Father Hear Our Prayer – Hymn 658.

May we be like the leper (Thursday) and ask God 
O For A Faith – Hymn 533 that will not shrink. Then we can step forward showing 
Faith Is The Victory – Hymn 608.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed and to bless many others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Daily Lesson for Monday 8th of July 2024

Most Christians have some unforgettable moments in their Christian walk—the decision to follow Jesus; the day of their baptism; a powerful sermon during which they deeply felt the presence of God. Some of these moments might not only be unforgettable but be life-changing, as well.

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So it might have been for some people in Capernaum on the Sabbath described in Mark 1:1-45. “And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” (Mark 1:22, NKJV). As Jesus was teaching, a demon-possessed man, no doubt impacted by the power of Jesus’ teaching, shouted, “ ‘What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God’ ” (Mark 1:24, ESV), and Jesus cast out the demon.

Think of the implications of these words from the demon.

First, the demon recognizes Jesus as “ ‘the Holy One of God.’ ” He acknowledges that Jesus is the holy emissary of God, in contrast to the unclean, unholy hosts of Satan. In a worship setting, one expects holy things and individuals, not unholy and unclean things. Thus, in this story there is a sharp contrast between the forces of good and the forces of evil. We can see here the reality of the great controversy. People might not yet know who Jesus is, but the demon certainly does and publicly acknowledges it, as well.

Next, the command to come out of the man is understandable, but why the command, “ ‘Be quiet’ ” (NKJV)? Beginning here in Mark, a remarkable motif appears: Jesus’ call for silence regarding who He is. Scholars call this the “Messianic Secret.”

Jesus’ call for silence makes good sense because of the political overtones of Messianic expectations in His time. It was risky to be a messiah. Yet, mixed with the calls for silence are the unmistakable revelations of who Jesus is. What will become clear over time is that Jesus’ identity cannot be hidden, and the truth of who He is becomes the center of the gospel message. People need not only to know who Jesus is but also to make a decision about how they will respond to His coming and what it means for them.

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