1. What is the meaning of Mark 2:18?

2. Why did John's disciples and Pharisees fast, but Jesus' disciples did not?

3. How does Mark 2:18 challenge traditional religious practices with Jesus' teachings?

4. What Old Testament fasting practices relate to the context of Mark 2:18?

5. How can we discern when religious traditions hinder our relationship with Christ?

6. In what ways can fasting deepen our spiritual walk with Jesus today?

7. Why did John's disciples and the Pharisees fast, but Jesus' disciples did not in Mark 2:18?

8. How does Mark 2:18 challenge traditional religious practices and rituals?

9. What is the significance of fasting in the context of Mark 2:18?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 2?

11. Mark 2:18–22 – Why does Jesus’ stance on fasting differ so greatly from Jewish customs, and does this contradict Old Testament laws?

12. What were the key events in Jesus' trials?

13. What are the Mishnah and Midrash?

14. How can we live fully in Christ's teachings?1. How does the practice of fasting in the Old Testament differ from the understanding of fasting in the New Testament, particularly in the context of Jesus' ministry?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our spiritual disciplines, such as fasting, are focused on the heart and not just external rituals?

3. How does the presence of Jesus as the "bridegroom" change the way we approach traditional religious practices?

4. What are some practical ways we can live out the joy and freedom of the new covenant in our daily lives?

5. How can we discern when God is calling us to fast, and what should be our primary focus during such times?1. What does the healing of the paralytic reveal about Jesus' power and authority?

2. How does Jesus' response to the Pharisees' criticism over His company inform your understanding of His mission?

3. What do the metaphors of new cloth on an old garment and new wine in old wineskins teach about the incompatibility of Jesus' teachings with old religious customs?

4. How does Jesus assert His authority over the Sabbath, and what does it mean for our understanding of Sabbath observance?

5. How do the actions of the paralytic's friends exemplify faith and perseverance?

6. In calling Levi, a tax collector, to be His disciple, how does Jesus challenge societal norms and expectations?

7. How do Jesus' actions and teachings in Mark 2 challenge your personal religious assumptions?

8. How does the response of the crowd to Jesus' miracles and teachings in Mark 2 inform you about public opinion towards Jesus during His ministry?

9. What is the significance of Jesus' statement, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

10. How can we apply the principles seen in Jesus' interactions with the Pharisees to our current social and religious contexts?

11. How can we demonstrate the faith and determination seen in the friends of the paralytic in our lives today?

12. How does the calling of Levi challenge our notions of worthiness and acceptance?

13. What does the incident of the grain picking on the Sabbath teach about legalism versus the spirit of the law?

14. How can we ensure we are not adhering to old wineskins (old religious traditions) that might hinder the new thing God wants to do in our lives?

15. How does the revelation of Jesus as the 'Lord of the Sabbath' inform our understanding of rest and work?

16. How can the Pharisees' reaction to Jesus' actions serve as a caution against a judgmental and exclusive attitude in our own lives?

17. How does Jesus' interaction with sinners and societal outcasts in this chapter inform your personal ministry and outreach?

18. How should Jesus' explanation of the role of fasting impact our understanding and practice of this spiritual discipline?

19. How does Jesus' bold authority in His teachings and miracles inspire your personal faith journey?

20. In what ways does Mark 2 challenge you to embrace Jesus' transformative teachings in your daily life?

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