THINK ABOUT IT!

· What arguments have you heard against the resurrection of Jesus from the dead? How do you answer them?

· Why is the resurrection important to you?

· Why is the resurrection a key part to the Gospel Message?

We are concluding our study of Mark with a look at the Great Actions that took place at the Resurrection of Christ from the dead.

I. GREAT INTENT - Vss. 1-3

ü Why do you think the women wanted to anoint the body?

ü How do the huge stone at the tomb and the guards mentioned in other Gospels give credence to the resurrection?

II. THE GREAT DISCOVERY - Vss. 4-5

¨ Why was the stone rolled away?

¨ Would you have been frightened or amazed if you saw such a young man as the women did? Why?

III. THE GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT - Vss. 6-8

§ The angel knew who the women were looking for. He attests to the crucifixion.

§ The angel's great news was that Jesus was not there. He had risen from the dead.

§ Why did the angel want the women to look at the place where Jesus had laid?

John 20:6-7

§ Why was Peter singled out to be told about the resurrection? Luke 22:62

§ Why do you think Jesus chose to visit with the disciples in Galilee? He also appeared to them in Jerusalem. John 20:19

IV. THE GREAT APPEARANCES - Vss. 9-14

q What does the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene tell you about the nature of Jesus? What does it tell you about the Gospel? Vs. 9

q What do you think about the unbelief of the Apostles when they heard Mary's testimony? Vss. 10-11

q Verse 12 is a reference to the two disciples whom the Lord met on the Road to Emmaus. Other than seeing the risen Lord, what was the special privilege these men received (Luke 24:27)? How can we enjoy the same privilege (John 16:13-14)?

q Why was it so easy for the disciples not to believe in the resurrection? Vs. 13

q What does hardness of heart have to do with unbelief? Vs. 14

q Has Jesus ever rebuked you for your unbelief and hardness of heart?

q What does Hebrews 3:12 tell us about unbelief? What is one of the key antidotes to unbelief? Hebrews 3:13, 10:24-25

V. THE GREAT COMMISSION - Vss. 15-18

Ø What are ways we can carry out the "Great Commission"?

Ø What good reasons are there for not being baptized?

Ø Is it possible to be saved and not be baptized?

Ø What other important ingredient does Matthew add to the Great Commission? (Matthew 28:20)

Ø When did the miracles of verses 17-18 take place? Hebrews 2:1-4

VI. THE GREAT CONCLUSION - Vss. 19-20

· Where is Jesus now? What is He doing? 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:24-25

· How did the ascension motivate the Apostles?

· What made the Apostles so successful? Acts 1:8

THINK ABOUT IT:

Ø What life lessons have you learned from the study of Mark?