Mark 6:21
On Herod's birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:21?

2. How does Herod's "birthday banquet" reflect worldly temptations we face today?

3. What can we learn from Herod's decision-making process in Mark 6:21?

4. How does Mark 6:21 connect with Proverbs 29:25 about fearing man over God?

5. How can we avoid making rash promises like Herod did in Mark 6:21?

6. What steps can we take to resist peer pressure in our daily lives?

7. Why did Herodias hold a grudge against John the Baptist in Mark 6:21?

8. How does Mark 6:21 reflect the moral challenges of Herod's court?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 6:21?

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

11. Who was Herodias in the Bible?

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

13. Should Christians celebrate their birthdays?

14. Who were Herod the Great, Antipas, and Archelaus?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Herod's decision-making during the banquet reflect the dangers of pride and the desire for approval from others?

2. In what ways can we guard against making rash promises or decisions in our own lives?

3. How can we ensure that we are receiving Godly counsel and not being swayed by ungodly influences?

4. What can we learn from John the Baptist's example of moral courage, and how can we apply this in our daily lives?

5. How does the account of Herod's banquet challenge us to consider the role of accountability in our personal and spiritual growth?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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