Study Questions

Follow Me

Mark 1:14-20

1.  Do you agree that there are the Biblical ways and non Biblical ways to advance the Gospel?

(a)  What are some of the activities or promotions that some popular churches use to bring people to church, can 

       you    give some examples?

(b)  Do you think there is a difference in advancing the Gospel in modern times than in Jesus' time? If so, what is the 

      difference?

2.  How does Jesus proclaim God's Kingdom in v. 15?

(a)  What does Jesus mean by proclaiming “the time is fulfilled”? How and when was the time fulfilled? What is the  

      relationship between Jesus and the prophets in the Old Testament?

(b)  What is the relationship between “the time is fulfilled” and the arrest of John the Baptist, the messenger?

(3)  What is your vision of the Kingdom of God ?

(a) What is required of each of Jesus' followers to do in order to enter the Kingdom of God ?

(b) How do you recognize the sin you need to repent and what do you need to do once you admit your sin to order   

      to  enter the Kingdom of God ?

(c) Is your concept of following Jesus in keeping with what Jesus says that the Kingdom of God is “at hand”? Why 

     does it sound like there is the urgency?

                     (d) What is the content of the gospel we believe?

(4)  Can you share with the group how Jesus calls you to His Kingdom?

(a)  Is Jesus still calling you? Is there a call from God for you to do or to go that you have not responded?

(b) What are some of the obstacles and rationales that impede your respond promptly and totally?

(c) What can you learn from the four disciples that Jesus called in Mark? V.16-20