Mark 1:35-45

Mark 1:35-45Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)Preaching in Galilee³⁵ Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there. ³⁶ Simon and his companions went searching for Him. ³⁷ They found Him and said, “Everyone’s looking for You!”³⁸ And He said to them, “Let’s go on to the neighboring villages so that I may preach there too. This is why I have come.” ³⁹ So He went into all of Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.A Man Cleansed⁴⁰ Then a man with a serious skin disease came to Him and, on his knees,^[a] begged Him: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”⁴¹ Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched him. “I am willing,”He told him. “Be made clean.” ⁴² Immediately the disease left him, and he was healed.^[b]43 Then He sternly warned him and sent him away at once, ⁴⁴ telling him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” ⁴⁵ Yet he went out and began to proclaim it widely and to spread the news, with the result that Jesus could no longer enter a town openly. But He was out in deserted places, and they would come to Him from everywhere. 

Questions
1.       Why did Jesus go to a deserted place?
A.     He went to a deserted place to talk to God and Pray.  He want to be alone, away from distractions.
2.      Simon and his disciples go looking for Jesus, Why?
A.     Because everyone want so to see Jesus and they all want to hear him preach the good news.
3.      What is leprosy?
A.     Very bad, nasty skin disease, anyone who had Leprosy was considered an outcast.
4.     How did Jesus heal the man with the skin disease?
A.     Jesus told the man to be clean and he was.  Jesus is willing to help his people.
5.      Why do you think Jesus told the man to tell no one, but to show yourself to the priests?A.     The priest didn’t like associating with unclean people.  Jesus wanted him to show himself to the priest, so they could see how God the Son can clean anyone.

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Mark 1:21-34

Mark 1:21-34Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)Driving Out an Unclean Spirit²¹ Then they went into Capernaum, and right away He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. ²² They were astonished at His teaching because, unlike the scribes, He was teaching them as one having authority.
²³ Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out,^[a] 24 “What do You have to do with us,^[b] Jesus—Nazarene? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
²⁵ But Jesus rebuked him and said, “Be quiet,^[c] and come out of him!” ²⁶ And the unclean spirit convulsed him, shouted with a loud voice, and came out of him.
²⁷ Then they were all amazed, so they began to argue with one another, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority!^[d] He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” ²⁸ News about Him then spread throughout the entire vicinity of Galilee.
Healings at Capernaum²⁹ As soon as they left the synagogue, they went into Simon and Andrew’s house with James and John. ³⁰ Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. ³¹ So He went to her, took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her,^[e] and she began to serve them.
³² When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all those who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. ³³ The whole town was assembled at the door, ³⁴ and He healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew Him.
 Questions:1.       What is the Sabbath? And why do many Christians today worship on Sunday?
A.      The Sabbath is the seventh day to rest and worship, which was a Saturday.  We changed it to Sunday in order to celebrate the day Jesus rose from the dead.
2.       How did the unclean spirit know that Jesus was God?
A.      The demon used to be an angel of God, but turned away and fell from heaven to hell.  You know your mom and dad, just like the demons know there Creator.
3.       Why did Jesus tell the demon to be quit?
A.      Because it wasn’t Jesus’ time to reveal His majesty.
4.       Why were the people so amazed when Jesus cast the demon out of the man?
A.      The people were amazed because Jesus said one sentence and the demon came out.  The people saw his power and authority.
5.       Why was Jesus going around and healing people?
A.      Because he is the Son of God and He loves His people.
6.       Why did Jesus heal the people one at a time when He could have easily healed all the people at once?
Jessie reads answer.  It’s a good one

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Mark 1:9-20 Girl 1 group Sydney, Madison, and Emma

The Baptism of Jesus

⁹ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. ¹⁰ As soon as He came up out of the water, He saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending to Him like a dove. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven:

You are My beloved Son;
I take delight in You!^[a]

The Temptation of Jesus

¹² Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. ¹³ He was in the wilderness 40 days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels began to serve Him.

Ministry in Galilee

¹⁴ After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news^[b][c] of God:^[d]15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!”

The First Disciples

¹⁶ As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen.

¹⁷ “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for^[e] people!” ¹⁸ Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. ¹⁹ Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in their boat mending their nets. ²⁰ Immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him.

Questions:

1.       Where does Jesus get baptized? And by who? Maddy

A.     In the Jordan river by John

2.      What do you picture when the Bible talks about the Heaven’s being torn apart? Sydney

A.     Answers will vary

3.      What happened to Jesus while he was in the wilderness being tempted? Maddy

A.     Look on page 878, Matthew Ch. 3

4.     Who is Andrew? Emma

A.     He is fisherman and Simon’s younger brother. 

5.      What does Jesus say to his first diciples? Sydney

A.     Follow Me!

6.     What does Jesus do after John is arrested?

Starts tell people the good news

Philippians 4:10-23

Philippians 4:10-23

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Appreciation of Support

¹⁰ I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. ¹¹ I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. ¹² I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. ¹³ I am able to do all things through Him^[a] who strengthens me. ¹⁴ Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship.

¹⁵ And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. ¹⁶ For even in Thessalonicayou sent gifts for my need several times. ¹⁷ Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit^[b] that is increasing to your account. ¹⁸ But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. ¹⁹ And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰ Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

²¹ Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. Those brothers who are with me greet you. ²² All the saints greet you, but especially those from Caesar’s household. ²³ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.^[c]

Philippians 4:1-9

Philippians 4:1-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Practical Counsel

4 So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. ² I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. ³ Yes, I also ask you, true partner,^[a] to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life. ⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.⁶ Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things. ⁹ Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Questions:

1.       Why should we rejoice in the Lord?

A.      We should rejoice in the Lord because He died for us and because of that we should have no fear of death, He sent His Holy Spirit to live in and through us.  He didn’t just come so we would have life forever, but that we would have life abundantly. 

2.       Why shouldn’t we worry about anything?

A.      Because God is in control and the worst thing that could happen is death.  Death brings forth a new life in Heaven for a believer. 

3.       Why should we let our requests be made known to God?

A.      God knows what we want, but it is good for us to hear what we are asking for so we can see if it is in line with what God what’s for us. 

4.       Dwell on these things? How can we dwell on all these wonderful attributes?

A.       ??????

Philippians 3:12-21

Philippians 3:12-21

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Reaching Forward to God’s Goal

¹² Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus. ¹³ Brothers, I do not^[a] consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, ¹⁴ I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly^[b] call in Christ Jesus.¹⁵ Therefore, all who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you. ¹⁶ In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.¹⁷ Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.¹⁸ For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. ¹⁹ Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame. They are focused on earthly things, ²⁰ but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. ²¹ He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of His glorious body, by the power that enables Him to subject everything to Himself.

Questions:

1.      When Paul says we need to forget what is behind and reach forward to what is ahead, what does he mean?

A.     To forget about all the sins of the past and to ask Jesus for a clean heart and start again.  We can’t be depressed about our sins, we need to keep going and repent of our sins. 

2.      What is the stomach of the world?

A.     It’s the desire to consume anything and everything.  We want stuff just like the stomach isn’t satisfied. 

Philippians 3:1-11

Philippians 3:1-11

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Knowing Christ

3 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a protection for you.

² Watch out for “dogs,”^[a] watch out for evil workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh. ³ For we are the circumcision, the ones who serve by the Spirit of God, boast in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh— ⁴ although I once also had confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: ⁵ circumcised the eighth day; of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; regarding the law, a Pharisee; ⁶ regarding zeal, persecuting the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, blameless.

⁷ But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. ⁸ More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ^[b]—the righteousness from God based on faith. ¹⁰ My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,¹¹ assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead.

Questions

1.       Watch out for dogs?  What does that mean?

A.      To watch out for bad people, people who tempt us with fleshly desires. 

2.       How do we boast is Christ Jesus?

A.      To preach the good news and tell everyone about Christ Jesus.

3.       When was it when Paul had confidence in the flesh?  Have you ever had confidence in your flesh?

A.      He was Saul and boasted in himself, not Jesus. 

4.       Why should we not have confidence in the flesh?

A.      Because the flesh will always fail us.  

Philippians 2:19-30

hPhilippians 2:19-30

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Timothy and Epaphroditus

¹⁹ Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I also may be encouraged when I hear news about you. ²⁰ For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; ²¹ all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ²² But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father. ²³ Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. ²⁴ I am convinced in the Lord that I myself will also come quickly.

²⁵ But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need— ²⁶ since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick. ²⁷ Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one grief on top of another. ²⁸ For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice when you see him again and I may be less anxious. ²⁹ Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor, ³⁰ because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

Questions:

1.      How would the people of Phillipi welcome Timothy and Epaphroditus?  They expect Paul, but get these 2 men. 

A.     They aren’t going to be as excited to see these 2 men, but they will respect them because Paul puts them in high esteem. 

2.      What was the reason Paul sent Timothy and Ephahroditus to the Phillipian Church?

A.     He wanted Timothy to be an encouragement to the Phillipian Church because he knew their needs and wanted to help. 

3.      Why did Paul trust Timothy to go to the Philippian Church?

A.     Timothy is a kindred spirit and genuinely care for the people of Philippi.  Plus he is Paul right hand man.

4.      What does the passage teach about the importance of team work?

A.     Because not all people have the same skills and they can work together to promote the word of God.

5.      Why do you think God had mercy on Epaphroditus?

A.     God must have had more work for Epaphroditus.

6.      Epaphroditus has 5 roles listen in verse 25.  What role do you find to be the most important and why?

A.??????

Philippians 2:12-18

Philippians 2:12-18

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Lights in the World

¹² So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. ¹³ For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose. ¹⁴ Do everything without grumbling and arguing, ¹⁵ so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.¹⁶ Hold firmly to^[a] the message of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing. ¹⁷ But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. ¹⁸ In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me.

Questions:

1.       We must obey the Lord.  When our parents ask us to obey them, we should, even if they aren’t around.  Paul is making sure that the people of Philippi obey the Lord even though he isn’t with them.  Why is it important to obey when no one is looking?

A.     You want to be obedient to the Lord.  You shouldn’t need a pastor, or parent to teach you everything, and to be there all the time telling you how to live.  You need to take ownership of your Christian walk.

2.      How do we work out our own salvation?

A.     By reading the Bible. Praying to God for wisdom, listening to God, obeying His commandments. 

3.      How is God working in us?

A.     He is perfecting His masterpiece to be perfect.  We are His masterpiece

4.      In verse 17 Paul says, “Even if I’m poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.”  Why does he say that

A.     Even if Paul dies he knows he would die because he teaches the word of God.  He knows he will be in heaven with God and that he would be an example to others.

5.      How can we do everything without grumbling?

A.      Ask God for help, it’s not easy, but can be done.  Pray for help, pray that he would soften your heart.  

Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Christ’s Humility and Exaltation

⁵ Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus,

⁶ who, existing in the form of God,
did not consider equality with God
as something to be used for His own advantage.^[a]
7 Instead He emptied Himself
by assuming the form of a slave,
taking on the likeness of men.
And when He had come as a man
in His external form,
⁸ He humbled Himself by becoming obedient
to the point of death—
even to death on a cross.
⁹ For this reason God highly exalted Him
and gave Him the name
that is above every name,
¹⁰ so that at the name of Jesus
every knee will bow—
of those who are in heaven and on earth
and under the earth—
¹¹ and every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,^[b]
to the glory of God the Father.

Question:

1.      What does it mean that Jesus did not consider himself equal with God?

A.     He shows true humility and He is our example.

2.      Jesus humbled himself so much that He died on the cross for our sins.  He is King of the Universe.  We need to look at Him as an example.  We need to humble ourselves and not esteem ourselves.  How can we do this?

A.     ??????

3.      How can we confess that Jesus is Lord?

A.     Just do it?  Pray , and tell other people about Christ.  

Philippians 2:1-4

Christian Humility

2 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, ² fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. ³ Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. ⁴ Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Questions

1.   How can we acknowledge that Jesus is our Lord?

A.   Tell others about the gospel, we can love, fellowship, show mercy, be joyful, think the same, and be focused on Jesus alone. 

2.   How can we start our day with having a mindset for God?

A.   Praying, reading the Bible, worshiping Him, think about Him

3.   What does it mean to humble?

A.   ???

When you win a game, how do you act when the game ends?

4.   How do we show interest for other over ourselves?

A.   Listen to what people are saying, show interest in all area.

Philippians 1:21-30

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Living Is Christ

²¹ For me, living is Christ and dying is gain. ²² Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. ²³ I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ—which is far better— ²⁴ but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. ²⁵ Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, ²⁶ so that, because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.

²⁷ Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind,^[a]working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel, ²⁸ not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance—and this is from God.²⁹ For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,³⁰ having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have.

Questions:

1.       Paul is struggling with two desires?  What are these two desires?

A.     To live or to die.  To live is awesome because Paul can serve Christ and His followers and to die is to be with the Lord.

2.      Have you ever thought about Paul’s dilemma in your own life?

3.      Why would it be better to live right now?

A.     To serve Christ and share the gospel. 

4.      Name 5 people you know who don’t know God?