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Mark 6 · Grade 5

Two Kings, Two Banquets

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Mark 6 shows contrasting responses to Jesus. In Nazareth, familiarity bred unbelief; the townspeople could not see past the carpenter they knew. Jesus' power was not lessened, but He would not force His works on those who refused Him. In contrast, the twelve go out in dependence on God, and their mission succeeds.

Mark sandwiches the story of John's death between the apostles' sending and return. Herod, a weak ruler controlled by pride and fear, hosted a lavish birthday feast that ended in the death of God's prophet. John's fate foreshadows Jesus' own and warns the disciples of the cost of faithfulness.

Jesus then hosted a very different banquet in the wilderness. As the true Shepherd-King of Psalm 23, He made the people lie down on green grass and fed them. The groups of hundreds and fifties recall Israel's camp in the wilderness. Walking on the sea, Jesus meant to pass by them, like God passing by Moses, revealing His glory. Yet Mark notes that the disciples' hearts were hardened; they had not understood about the loaves.

Show What You Know

  1. Why could Jesus do few mighty works in Nazareth?

  2. How does John's death foreshadow Jesus' ministry?

  3. How do Herod's feast and Jesus' meal contrast?

  4. What Old Testament passage does the green grass and shepherd image recall?

  5. What did Mark say about the disciples' hearts after the miracles?

Crossword

412635

Across

  1. The crowd was like sheep without a ____.
  2. The twelve were sent out ____ by two.
  3. Jesus walked on the ____.

Down

  1. How many loaves they had.
  2. Twelve ____ of pieces were left over.
  3. Jesus told His tired helpers to come and ____.

Think About It

  1. The disciples saw miracles but still did not understand. What helps a person truly understand who Jesus is?

  2. How does Jesus as the Shepherd who feeds His sheep encourage you?

Memory Verse

for they all saw him and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Mark 6:50 (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 some people in Jesus' hometown did not believe?
  • How can God use the little you have?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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