Mark 6:35
By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, "This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:35?

2. How does Mark 6:35 inspire us to trust God's provision in scarcity?

3. What does Mark 6:35 teach about Jesus' compassion for physical and spiritual needs?

4. How can we apply Jesus' example in Mark 6:35 to serve others today?

5. How does Mark 6:35 connect with God's provision in Exodus 16:4?

6. In what ways can Mark 6:35 encourage us to rely on God's timing?

7. Why did Jesus choose a remote place in Mark 6:35 for teaching the crowd?

8. How does Mark 6:35 reflect Jesus' compassion for the people?

9. What does Mark 6:35 reveal about the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission?

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

11. In Mark 6:48–51, how can Jesus walking on water be reconciled with known scientific laws?

12. Why do the accounts of the same miracle differ between Matthew 14 and the other Gospels, possibly indicating inconsistencies?

13. Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)

14. How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).
Discussion Questions
1. How does the setting of a "desolate place" in Mark 6:35 relate to times of spiritual desolation in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we demonstrate faith in action when faced with seemingly impossible situations, as the disciples did?

3. How does the miracle that follows this verse illustrate Jesus' ability to provide for our needs? Can you think of a personal example where you experienced God's provision?

4. How can we cultivate a heart of compassion for others, as the disciples showed concern for the crowd?

5. Reflect on a time when God's timing seemed late to you. How did the situation resolve, and what did you learn about trusting in God's perfect timing?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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