Mark lesson 3
Read Mark 1:29-39 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/mrk.1.esv
Mark 1:29-34
Jesus came into Simon Peter's house and found his mother‐in-law sick in bed with a high fever (see Luke 4:38). He spoke to her, raised her up, and the fever left her. She then began waiting on Jesus and the disciples. He also healed many others who were brought to Him. Several features of Jesus' healings are noteworthy:
He healed immediately, with no delay.
He healed everyone who came to Him regardless of their diseases (see Matt. 8:16,17; Luke 4:40,41).
He healed so completely that Simon's mother-‐in-‐law was able to get up and start waiting on them. After a fever breaks, it normally takes a few days for a person to recover his strength. After Jesus' healings, it was as if people had never been sick at all!
1. Jesus sought to avoid publicity. He ordered the demons not to announce who He was. Who was he? _____
2. Whom did Jesus heal in this story? Answer: He healed Simon Peter's _____
(Thought question: If Peter had a mother-‐in-‐law, what does this tell you about Peter? Note that "Simon" is just another name for Peter -‐-‐ Matt. 4:18; 8:14,15.)
3. Which is not characteristic of Jesus' healings? a) He healed many (i.e., all of the many who came), b) He healed completely, c) He healed immediately, d) He healed so He could become rich and popular. Answer: ______
Mark 1:35-39
Jesus frequently sought solitude for prayer. Prayer during the daytime was nearly impossible since the crowds continually pressed on Him, so He skipped sleep to be able to talk with His Father that He missed so much. After finally finding Him that morning, the disciples reported that everybody in the town where He had been was seeking Him. Nevertheless, since He wanted to be able to get the message to as many people as possible, He insisted on moving on to other towns.
4. Jesus arose early in the morning for what purpose? Answer: He arose to_______