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Mark 1 · Grade 5

The Authority of the Son

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Mark wastes no time. In one verse he names Jesus as Christ and Son of God; the rest of the book shows why. Mark combines prophecies from Malachi and Isaiah to present John as the messenger preparing the Lord's way. John's simple life and call to repentance stirred all Judea, yet he pointed away from himself to the one who would baptize with the Spirit.

At the baptism, the heavens were torn open, the Spirit descended, and the Father spoke. Father, Son and Spirit are all present. Immediately the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness, where He was tempted forty days, with the wild animals, and angels served Him. Jesus then announced that the Kingdom had come near, calling for repentance and faith.

Mark's first chapter shows Jesus' authority over everything: in calling disciples, who leave all immediately; in teaching, unlike the scribes; over unclean spirits, which obey Him; over disease; and over the defilement of leprosy. Yet His power is joined to compassion and prayer. He seeks His Father in a lonely place and refuses to stay where He is popular, because He came to preach the gospel in other towns too.

Show What You Know

  1. How does Mark's opening verse summarize his whole Gospel?

  2. Which Old Testament prophets does Mark quote about John?

  3. How is the Trinity revealed at Jesus' baptism?

  4. List three areas where Jesus shows authority in Mark 1.

  5. Why did Jesus leave Capernaum when everyone was looking for Him?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Early in the morning Jesus went to a quiet place to ____.
  2. Jesus would make them ____ for men.
  3. Jesus touched the man with leprosy and made him ____.
  4. Simon and Andrew threw it into the sea.

Down

  1. Jesus walked by the Sea of ____.
  2. The river where Jesus was baptized.

Think About It

  1. Mark is a fast-paced Gospel. Why do you think the writer wanted readers to feel urgency?

  2. Jesus' power and compassion go together. Why do both matter for us?

Memory Verse

“They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.”

Mark 1:22 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why do you think Jesus took time to pray even when He was busy?
  • What does it mean that the Good News of Jesus is a beginning?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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