D. What do we know about Jesus? 1.

Mark 1 21 Jesus and his disciples came to the town of Capernaum, and on the next Sabbath Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people who heard him were amazed at the way he taught, for he wasn't like the teachers of the Law; instead, he taught with authority. What important thing does Mark wants us to know about Jesus? 2. Read Mark 1:23-27. What is happening here? What is the important thing we should know about Jesus? 3. Read Mark 1:29-34. What is the main idea about Jesus found in this story? 4. Read Mark 4:35-41. What is this story about? Why do the disciples react as they do about Jesus in v 41? 5. Read Mark 5:35-42. What does Jesus do in this story? What does this tell us about Jesus? 6. Jesus shows everyone that he has a) power; and b) authority. Write your definitions of the two words below: Power Authority 7. Where does Jesus get this power and authority? 8. What does Mark tell us about Jesus in Mark 1:1? What conclusions can you make about who Jesus is and why he came to earth as a human? III. The death of Christ A. What does Jesus say about his death? 1. What does Jesus say about himself in these three verses? Mark 8:31 Mark 9:30-31 Mark 10:32-34

2. Read 1 Peter 3:18. Why did Jesus have to die? 3. Read Col. 1:21-22. How did Christ's death affect our relationship with God? 4. Read Acts 16:29-34. What does the Jailer want to know? What was Pauls answer to his question? Do we need to ask the same question as the Jailer in this story? Why or why not? B. How important is the death of Christ for us? 1. 1 Corinthians 5 21 Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God. What does Paul tell us about Jesus? What is the major difference between Christ and us? What does Paul mean when he says that we might share the righteousness of God? 2. Read Romans 3:10-12, and 3:23. What words Paul keeps using the same words repeatedly? Who is he talking about? Does this include us? 3. Read John 3:16-18. Jesus says that there are two kinds of people in the world. Who are they? 4. Read 1 John 5:11-12. What has God promised us? What is eternal life? How can you know if you have eternal life? 5. In order to be a Christian, you must decide to follow Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. That means that you need to consider each of the questions asked in theses verses about who Jesus Christ is, what his mission is, and to become his disciple. Have you thought about these questions?