By Michael C. Mack
1. Over the past week, what have you laid down for Jesus to give honor and praise to him?
2. How did your family celebrate Resurrection Sunday (Easter) when you were a child?
- What was most special about it?
Ask two people to read aloud Mark 16:9-20 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to summarize the passage as if telling it to a middle schooler.
3. What stands out to you most in this brief summary of Jesus’ resurrection, Great Commission, and ascension?
4. What do Jesus’ multiple appearances (three in this passage) tell you about Jesus’ resurrection?
5. What do you learn about Jesus from this passage?
- What do you learn about yourself?
6. Both Mary Magdalene and the two disciples “walking in the country” (v. 12) saw the resurrected Jesus and then reported that to Jesus’ other disciples. How do you account for the fact that the other disciples did not believe these witnesses at first?
7. Imagine you are talking with a family member, friend, or co-worker who is skeptical that Jesus rose from the dead. How would you use this or other Bible passages to share your belief in his resurrection?
8. Jesus gave a direct command (v. 15). How will you obey it this week?
9. Based on our study and discussion, complete the sentence: “I will . . .”
10. What do you need most from God as you go into the world and preach the good news?
For Next Week: Read and reflect on Mark 2:1-17. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.
Author: Christian Standard
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