1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:23?

2. How does Mark 6:23 illustrate the dangers of making rash promises?

3. What can we learn about integrity from Herod's oath in Mark 6:23?

4. How does Mark 6:23 connect with Proverbs 20:25 on making vows?

5. How should Christians ensure their words align with God's will, per Mark 6:23?

6. What steps can we take to avoid compromising our values like Herod did?

7. Why did Herod offer up to half his kingdom in Mark 6:23?

8. What does Herod's oath in Mark 6:23 reveal about his character?

9. How does Mark 6:23 reflect the cultural and political context of Herod's time?

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

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

12. Esther 5:3 – Is the promise of giving “up to half the kingdom” a credible Persian practice or mere hyperbole?

13. Who were Dismas and Gestas crucified with Christ?

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 Herod's rash promise about the importance of careful speech and commitment?

2. How does the influence of others impact our decision-making, and what steps can we take to ensure we remain true to our values?

3. In what ways does pride affect our ability to make righteous decisions, and how can we guard against it?

4. How do the consequences of Herod's actions illustrate the broader biblical principle of sowing and reaping?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced peer pressure. How did you respond, and what biblical principles can help you handle similar situations in the future?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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