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How to Get the Most Out of The Challenge

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Transcript:  HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS CHALLENGE

Step One.  Start in the order of: the Gospel of John, Luke, Mark and Matthew for understanding.

The instructions are designed for accessibility and ensures the learner is not overwhelmed and confused. Post your questions in the comment section and the author will answer you. Please share your experiences and opinions.

Step Two.  Each lesson takes about 35 minutes to complete: 20 min to study the lesson and take the quiz. 15 minutes to read the Bible resource

It is recommended to read the entire post and then take the quiz before reading or listening to the bible resources. Each lesson is self-contained and includes all resources needed.

Step 3:  You should complete two lessons a day.  5 Days a week in order to complete the “45 Days to Read The Gospel Challenge in 45 days”.

There is no law that says you have to complete these lessons in 45 days. You are free to work at your own pace. Study the lesson and take the quiz in the morning, and later listen to or read the bible resources.

Step 4: Get organize with pen and paper.  Take notes.  Each lesson contains: Header Sections (Table of Contents): (1) chapter summary, (2) objectives, (3) outline, (4) reflection question,  (5) chapter highlights, (6) resources, (7) interactive quiz, and (8) a call to salvation.

Step 5: Enjoy.  The Gospel Changes Lives.  Get active and communicate with others. Share the lessons with friends. No stress. Work at your own pace.

Isaiah 9:6 KJV“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son, is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

Before Starting this Course: 

Read the Word in the parking lot while waiting on others.

Read the Word in the morning with coffee and at night for easy rest at bedtime.

Read the Word when you walk for exercise.

Send the Word to your social media platforms.

Text the Word to people to encourage them in the Lord:  children, friends, spouses, acquaintances, or neighbors.

Overview of The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark, written by Mark John (also known as “John” in the Book of Acts), is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament. Mark was a close companion of the disciple Peter, who referred to him as his spiritual son.

Although Mark did not walk with Jesus personally, he closely followed Peter and recorded much of what Peter witnessed during Jesus’ ministry.

This Gospel is often called the “Memoirs of Peter” because of Mark’s close relationship with him. It was written between A.D. 50-70, before the Book of Acts, and is thought to have been written in Italy.

Mark’s Gospel focuses heavily on the miracles that Jesus performed throughout His ministry in Galilee, showing Jesus’ power over sickness, demons, and nature. Unlike other Gospels, Mark emphasizes Jesus’ human nature, highlighting His emotions and physical limitations.

This portrayal of Jesus helps believers understand that He is familiar with the struggles and challenges of being human and can fully sympathize with our problems and situations.

Mark’s work was an important source for the Gospel of Luke, as Luke borrowed many notes from it. Overall, the Gospel of Mark presents a powerful narrative of Jesus’ ministry, filled with miracles and moments that reveal both His divinity and humanity.

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45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Mark Chapter Six:  Jesus Walks on the Sea: Food Comes From Heaven.

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OVERVIEW OF  THE GOSPEL OF MARK CHAPTER SIX KJV

In this lesson on Mark Chapter 6, we explore the challenges Jesus faced when teaching in His own hometown, where people rejected Him because they saw Him as just a common man. Despite their unbelief, Jesus continued to perform miracles, though fewer than in other places.

We also see how Jesus empowered His disciples to go out and preach, heal the sick, and cast out demons with only the basic necessities, relying on God’s provision.

The chapter also covers significant events such as the beheading of John the Baptist, the feeding of 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish, and Jesus walking on water. Through these stories, we learn about the power of faith, the importance of trusting in God’s provision, and the compassion of Jesus.

Jesus came into his own country with the disciples and began to teach in the Synagogue on the Sabbath.  People heard his wisdom and became astounded.  They said he was a common man and they knew his people.

 They did not want to honor Jesus or his disciples.  Mark 6:4  4But Jesus said unto them, a prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Because of their unbelief, Jesus was unable to perform many miracles there. He then sent His disciples out in pairs to preach, heal, and cast out demons, instructing them to take only a staff, sandals, and one coat—no money or extra provisions—trusting that God would provide.

Meanwhile, King Herod heard of Jesus’ miracles and thought He was John the Baptist risen from the dead. Earlier, Herod had ordered John’s beheading to please his wife’s daughter.

After hearing of John the Baptist’s death, Jesus and His disciples retreated to a deserted place by boat. However, a large crowd followed them, and Jesus, filled with compassion, began teaching the people.

When evening came, the disciples suggested sending the people away to buy food, but Jesus told them to feed the crowd with what they had—five loaves of bread and two fish. After blessing the food, the disciples distributed it to 5,000 people, with 12 baskets of leftovers remaining.

Note:  Jesus provides, his amazing grace is sufficient.  Food comes from heaven. In another book, Psalms 27-29 KJV  ²⁷He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea: ²⁸And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations. ²⁹So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire; 

Later, Jesus sent His disciples ahead by boat. That night, they saw Jesus walking on the sea toward them. Astonished, they watched as He entered the boat. Upon reaching the land of Gennesaret, people immediately recognized Jesus. They brought the sick to Him, and many were healed by simply touching the hem of His garment.

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Time: 35 minutes to complete lesson: 20 minutes to read the entire post and take the interactive quiz, additional 15 minutes to view video resource and comment on social media

Objective Chapter Six – You will learn:

A. Understand why Jesus was without honor among His own countrymen

B. Learn how Jesus prepared the 12 disciples before sending them out to preach

C. Identify King Herod’s opinion of Jesus

D. Discover why John the Baptist was beheaded

E. Analyze the miracle of Jesus feeding five thousand men

F. Learn how Jesus appeared to the disciples on the sea

G. Explore from where people came to be healed by Jesus

Outline for Chapter Six of the Gospel of  Mark

1   Jesus stated who dishonors a prophet.

2.  Jesus sends the 12 disciples by two’s to go out and preach.

3.  Herod’s opinion of Jesus

4.  John the Baptist is beheaded.

5.  Jesus feeds five thousand men.

6.  Jesus walks on the sea.

7,  All that touched Jesus are healed.

Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.

Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video Chapter 6 (total time: 9 min.) Part One, and Part Two. 

See “Chapter Six Highlights” below for scriptures and help with the quiz. If needed, refresh the screen to retake the quiz.

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1. You will learn why Jesus was without honor among his own countryman. Mark6:1-6 KJV

Mark 1-6 KJV  ¹And he went out from thence and came into his own country, and his disciples follow him.

²And when the sabbath day came, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

 ³Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. 

⁴But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

 ⁵And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folks, and healed them. 

⁶And he marveled because of their unbelief. 

2. You will learn how Jesus prepared the 12 disciples before sending them out to preach.  Mark 6: 7-12 KJV 

^{Mark 6: 7-13  7}And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits; 

⁸And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 

⁹But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. 

¹⁰And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 

¹¹And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. 

¹²And they went out, and preached that men should repent. 

¹³And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

3. You will learn Herod’s opinion of Jesus.  Mark 6: 14-16 KJV

^{Mark 6: 14-16  KJV}  14And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.

¹⁵Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. 

¹⁶But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he has risen from the dead. 

4. You will learn why John the Baptist is beheaded.   Mark 6: 14-29 KJV

¹⁴And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.

¹⁵Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

 ¹⁶But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he has risen from the dead.

¹⁷For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her. 

¹⁸For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

 ¹⁹Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

 ²⁰For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and a holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

²¹And when a convenient day has come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; 

²²And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. 

²³And he swore unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 

²⁴And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

 ²⁵And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist. 

²⁶And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

 ²⁷And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, 

²⁸And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

 ²⁹And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. 

³⁰And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

 ³¹And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 

³²And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

5. You will learn the miracle “Jesus feeds five thousand men”.  Mark 6: 31-44 KJV

³¹And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 

³²And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. 

³³And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. 

³⁴And Jesus, when he came out, saw many people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

 ³⁵And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: 

³⁶Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. 

³⁷He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworths of bread, and give them to eat?

³⁸He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. 

³⁹And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. 

⁴⁰And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

 ⁴¹And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided him among them all.

 ⁴²And they did all eat and were filled.

⁴³And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. ⁴⁴And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men. 

6. You will learn how Jesus appeared to the disciples on the sea.  Mark 6: 45-52 KJV

⁴⁵And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 

⁴⁶And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 

⁴⁷And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 

⁴⁸And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night, he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 

⁴⁹But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit and cried out:

⁵⁰For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 

⁵¹And he went up unto them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.  

Mark 6:52  “For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.”

7. You will learn from where people came to be healed by Jesus.  Mark 6:53-56 KJV 

⁵³And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret and drew to the shore.

⁵⁴And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 

⁵⁵And ran through that whole region round about and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

⁵⁶And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets and sought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

Interactive Quiz.

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#1. Is the Following scripture True or False? Mark 6:4 “But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.”

Yes

No

#2. What were the directions Jesus gave to the 12 disciples before sending them out to preach?

Take plenty of money and weapons. If not received, leave and shake the dust off your feet.

Take the word of God as I will always be with you. If not received, leave and shake the dust off your feet and curse them.

Take nothing but staff, sandals and one coat. If not received, leave and shake the dust off your feet.

#3. Who specifically did King Herod think Jesus was?

He thought Jesus was John the Baptist risen from the dead.

He thought Jesus was a ghost who came to haunt him.

He thought Jesus was an old prophet risen from the dead.

#4. When Jesus feed 5,000 people, how much food did he have to start with?

12 loaves of bread and 5 fish,

5 loaves of bread and 2 fish.

6 loaves of bread and 5 fish.

#5. The disciples were sitting in a boat when Jesus appeared to them walking on water. Who did they think he was initially?

A ghost they feared.

An alien from another planet.

Did not know

#6. Where did people come from to get healed by Jesus? Select the BEST answer from the list below.

Villages, cities or country

The whole region of Gennesaret.

Both 1 and 2

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Call to salvation:

John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10  9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. 

John 3:5-6  5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.

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