Mark 6:36
Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:36?

2. How does Mark 6:36 encourage us to trust God's provision in scarcity?

3. What does "send them away" reveal about the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission?

4. How can we apply Jesus' compassion in Mark 6:36 to our daily lives?

5. What Old Testament examples show God's provision similar to Mark 6:36?

6. How does Mark 6:36 challenge us to rely on faith over human solutions?

7. Why did Jesus instruct the disciples to send the crowd away in Mark 6:36?

8. How does Mark 6:36 reflect on Jesus' compassion and provision?

9. What historical context explains the disciples' suggestion in Mark 6:36?

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

11. What did Jesus pray for during His ministry?

12. In Mark 6:3, how could ordinary villagers dismiss Jesus as merely a carpenter's son if He was performing extraordinary deeds elsewhere?

13. In Mark 8:27-30, why does Jesus insist on secrecy about His identity when other passages emphasize proclaiming Him?

14. What defines the Mind of Christ?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' response to the disciples' suggestion in Mark 6:36 challenge our understanding of His power and provision?

2. In what ways can we demonstrate compassion to those in need, following Jesus' example in this passage?

3. How do the parallel accounts of the feeding of the five thousand in the other Gospels enhance our understanding of this miracle?

4. What are some practical ways we can participate in God's work, using the resources He has given us?

5. How does the concept of Jesus as the Bread of Life, as seen in John 6, deepen our understanding of the spiritual nourishment He provides?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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