Thoughts on the Bible and Life
In Lesson 1 we learned the basic skill of observation. In this lesson we’ll practice that skill with a longer section of Mark. Identify the repetition in Mark 1:14-45 by highlighting the same word/concept (or variations of the same word/concept) in the same way each time you see it. For example, if you see the … Read more
Have your parents ever made you go through a difficult/painful experience? When? Why? In this passage, God the Father expresses his love for his Son but he sends his Son into a difficult experience. Read Mark 1:9-13 then make a list of questions you have about those verses. Jesus’ Baptism What does Jesus’ baptism show … Read more
What are you especially good at noticing? People, places, details in a movie, etc. Great artists, great detectives, and great thinkers are all great observers. They see things that others don’t see. For example, Monet painted the same church building more than 30 times attempting to catch the changing light that he meticulously observed. And … Read more