1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:18?

2. How does Mark 6:18 illustrate the importance of upholding God's moral standards today?

3. Why did John the Baptist confront Herod about his unlawful marriage in Mark 6:18?

4. What Old Testament laws support John's rebuke of Herod in Mark 6:18?

5. How can Christians today courageously address sin in their communities like John did?

6. What lessons from Mark 6:18 can guide our interactions with authority figures?

7. Why did John the Baptist condemn Herod's marriage in Mark 6:18?

8. How does Mark 6:18 reflect on the concept of moral authority?

9. What historical context influenced John the Baptist's rebuke in Mark 6:18?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 6?

11. What led to John the Baptist's beheading?

12. In Mark 6:14–29, how does the account of John the Baptist’s beheading align with or contradict known historical records?

13. What led to John the Baptist's beheading?

14. Did Herod want to kill John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:5) No. It was Herodias, the wife of Herod who wanted to kill him. But Herod knew that he was a righteous man and kept him safe (Mark 6:20)1. What can we learn from John the Baptist's approach to confronting Herod about his sin, and how can we apply this in our own lives when addressing sin in our communities?

2. How does the account of John the Baptist and Herod Antipas challenge us to consider the cost of standing up for biblical truth in today's world?

3. In what ways does the unlawful marriage of Herod and Herodias reflect broader issues of moral compromise, and how can we guard against similar compromises in our own lives?

4. How do the laws in Leviticus regarding marriage inform our understanding of God's design for relationships, and how can we apply these principles today?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to speak the truth in a difficult situation. What did you learn from that experience, and how does it relate to the example of John the Baptist?1. Why do you think the people of Nazareth had such difficulty accepting Jesus as a prophet?

2. What does the rejection Jesus experienced in His hometown tell you about the nature of belief and unbelief?

3. How does the sending out of the twelve apostles reveal about Jesus' faith in His followers?

4. How can you apply Jesus' instructions to His disciples to your own evangelism efforts?

5. In what ways does the account of John the Baptist's death remind you of the potential cost of discipleship?

6. How does Herod's reaction to Jesus' ministry reveal the power of a guilty conscience?

7. What lessons can we learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand about God's provision?

8. How might the disciples have felt when they saw Jesus walking on water?

9. What does Jesus' calming of the wind and waves reveal about His divine authority?

10. How does the people's reaction to Jesus' miracles in Gennesaret contrast with the response He received in Nazareth?

11. How can you maintain your faith in God's provision when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges?

12. What role does faith play in your understanding of who Jesus is?

13. How can you encourage faith and discourage unbelief in your life and in your community?

14. How does the disciples' ministry inspire you to serve others?

15. What strategies can you employ to cope with rejection when you share your faith?

16. What practical steps can you take to rely on God's provision in your life?

17. How does Jesus' authority over nature inspire you in times of fear and uncertainty?

18. How does the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand inform your understanding of compassion and generosity?

19. How does Herod's actions caution you against making rash promises?

20. How can you mirror Jesus' courage and faith when facing challenging or perilous situations?

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