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Mark 1:40-45
s5e7 Mark 1:40-45
Jesus Heals a Leper
SOMA
Scripture - Read and Re-read Mark 1:40-45 (read a section or 2 after this reading as well to understand context a little bit)
Observations/Questions - Here are some of our observations and questions we had concerning this text:
- What is leprosy exactly?
- How tough would it be to be this healed leper and not say anything to anyone?
- The leper seemed to operating outside the traditional parameters - he came and kneeled at Jesus' feet...usually lepers were not allowed to come close to others.
- Mark add, "moved with pity" - seems like there is some discussion to be had here with the Greek construction - some manuscripts say Jesus was moved with anger not pity so what is the intent here?
- Jesus touched the leper and he didn't have to - he has healed from afar (Centurion's servant) so why?
- Similarities between the personal nature of the healing with this leper and Peter's mother-in-law
- Mark uses immediately and speaks of authority again
- Why the stern rebuke?
- Is there some deeper reason for Jesus' insistence on the man showing himself to the priest than what's generally accepted?
- There seems to be a domino effect of the man's enthusiasm and disobedience - Jesus couldn't go preach in these towns anymore -heads back to Capernaum
Meaning - major takeaways we have gained from this text (not exclusive - just our notes)
- Mark was seeking to show the desperation of the people seeking Jesus and linking it to our desperation
- Jesus came to fight! He sees things differently than we do. The spiritual fight is real even playing into the physical realm.
- Love over all - Jesus touching the leper, "making himself unclean", but did so anyway. As he has touch us (the incarnation).
Application - what does this text mean FOR me not necessarily TO me
- Do we want to be saved? Do we see a need for it? Are we desperate for Jesus?
- Do we take the spiritual fight seriously for ourselves and the sake of others?
- Are we willing to the touch the untouchable too because we love them?
Group Questions:
- What is the most striking or powerful thing in this story of Jesus healing the leper? Why?
- What does this story tell us about Jesus himself?
- How does this story relate to our relationship with Jesus? What can we model, meaning how can we be Jesus to others?
- Is there anything in this story that witnesses to the event would find shocking? What and why?
- After studying this story, what phrase of praise would you use to uplift Jesus?
Listen to NH podcasts on www.newhopechurch.cc/listen
The ALL New Hope Underground Podcast will be kicking off in 2022!
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By New Hope Churchs5e7 Mark 1:40-45
Jesus Heals a Leper
SOMA
Scripture - Read and Re-read Mark 1:40-45 (read a section or 2 after this reading as well to understand context a little bit)
Observations/Questions - Here are some of our observations and questions we had concerning this text:
- What is leprosy exactly?
- How tough would it be to be this healed leper and not say anything to anyone?
- The leper seemed to operating outside the traditional parameters - he came and kneeled at Jesus' feet...usually lepers were not allowed to come close to others.
- Mark add, "moved with pity" - seems like there is some discussion to be had here with the Greek construction - some manuscripts say Jesus was moved with anger not pity so what is the intent here?
- Jesus touched the leper and he didn't have to - he has healed from afar (Centurion's servant) so why?
- Similarities between the personal nature of the healing with this leper and Peter's mother-in-law
- Mark uses immediately and speaks of authority again
- Why the stern rebuke?
- Is there some deeper reason for Jesus' insistence on the man showing himself to the priest than what's generally accepted?
- There seems to be a domino effect of the man's enthusiasm and disobedience - Jesus couldn't go preach in these towns anymore -heads back to Capernaum
Meaning - major takeaways we have gained from this text (not exclusive - just our notes)
- Mark was seeking to show the desperation of the people seeking Jesus and linking it to our desperation
- Jesus came to fight! He sees things differently than we do. The spiritual fight is real even playing into the physical realm.
- Love over all - Jesus touching the leper, "making himself unclean", but did so anyway. As he has touch us (the incarnation).
Application - what does this text mean FOR me not necessarily TO me
- Do we want to be saved? Do we see a need for it? Are we desperate for Jesus?
- Do we take the spiritual fight seriously for ourselves and the sake of others?
- Are we willing to the touch the untouchable too because we love them?
Group Questions:
- What is the most striking or powerful thing in this story of Jesus healing the leper? Why?
- What does this story tell us about Jesus himself?
- How does this story relate to our relationship with Jesus? What can we model, meaning how can we be Jesus to others?
- Is there anything in this story that witnesses to the event would find shocking? What and why?
- After studying this story, what phrase of praise would you use to uplift Jesus?
Listen to NH podcasts on www.newhopechurch.cc/listen
The ALL New Hope Underground Podcast will be kicking off in 2022!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.