Mark 14:7
The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 14:7?

2. How does Mark 14:7 emphasize the importance of prioritizing Jesus over material needs?

3. What does "you will always have the poor" teach about ongoing Christian responsibilities?

4. How can we balance caring for the poor and worshiping Jesus in daily life?

5. How does Deuteronomy 15:11 relate to Jesus' statement in Mark 14:7?

6. In what ways can we honor Jesus today, as shown in Mark 14:7?

7. What does Mark 14:7 mean by "the poor you will always have with you"?

8. How does Mark 14:7 align with Jesus' teachings on helping the poor?

9. Why does Jesus prioritize anointing over helping the poor in Mark 14:7?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 14?

11. What was the purpose of Jesus being anointed?

12. What does the Bible say about tithing while in debt?

13. What guidance does the Bible offer on stress?

14. Deuteronomy 15:11 acknowledges the perpetual presence of poverty—does this contradict the earlier statement that there would be no poor?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' statement in Mark 14:7 challenge our understanding of priorities in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we balance our acts of service to others with our devotion to Christ, as seen in this passage?

3. How does the acknowledgment of the poor's perpetual presence influence our approach to charity and social justice?

4. Reflect on a time when you had to choose between serving others and spending time with Christ. How did you make that decision, and what did you learn from it?

5. How can the teachings in Deuteronomy 15:11 and James 1:27 enhance our understanding of Jesus' message in Mark 14:7?1. What does the woman's act of anointing Jesus in Bethany teach us about devotion and sacrifice?

2. Judas agrees to betray Jesus for money. What modern forms of betrayal can we see in society today?

3. How does the Last Supper help Christians understand the meaning of Communion?

4. How might Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial deepen our understanding of human weakness and divine foreknowledge?

5. Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane is an intense moment of vulnerability and surrender. How can we apply His example in our own times of crisis?

6. How does the disciples' sleepiness in Gethsemane parallel spiritual lethargy in today's believers?

7. How might the betrayal of Jesus with a kiss by Judas inform our understanding of trust and deceit?

8. The disciple's failed resistance during Jesus' arrest resulted in a healed ear. How can we interpret this event in the context of responding to violence?

9. How does Jesus' trial before the Sanhedrin reveal the extent of His persecution and the unfairness of His trial?

10. How does Peter's denial and subsequent remorse serve as a warning and lesson for believers today?

11. What is the significance of Jesus' affirmation that He is the Christ during His trial?

12. How can the woman's act of anointing Jesus inspire modern believers to express their devotion to Jesus in meaningful ways?

13. How can Jesus' acceptance of His upcoming suffering guide believers in accepting their own hardships?

14. How does the act of betrayal by one of His closest followers reflect on the themes of loyalty, trust, and forgiveness in Christianity?

15. How can we relate the disciples' failure to stay awake in Gethsemane with our own spiritual alertness?

16. How does the contrast between Peter's earlier confidence and his later denial of Jesus impact your understanding of faith under pressure?

17. How can Jesus' peaceful acceptance of His arrest inform the Christian response to injustice?

18. How does the response of the high priest to Jesus' claim of being the Christ illustrate the conflict between Jesus and religious authorities of His time?

19. What can we learn from Jesus' silence in the face of false accusations during His trial?

20. How does the culmination of events in Mark 14 help us understand the significance of Jesus' passion and His role as the Savior?

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