Mark 8:20
"And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?" "Seven," they said.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 8:20?

2. How does Mark 8:20 demonstrate Jesus' provision for our needs today?

3. What does the number of baskets in Mark 8:20 symbolize in biblical context?

4. How can we apply Jesus' example of abundance in Mark 8:20 to our lives?

5. How does Mark 8:20 connect with God's provision in the Old Testament?

6. What lessons from Mark 8:20 can strengthen our faith in God's provision?

7. How does Mark 8:20 challenge the concept of divine provision and abundance?

8. What historical evidence supports the feeding of the four thousand in Mark 8:20?

9. How does Mark 8:20 illustrate Jesus' role as a provider in Christian theology?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 8?

11. In Mark 8:1-9, how can 4,000 people be fed with just a few loaves and fish without violating natural laws?

12. In Mark 6:30-44, is there any credible evidence outside the Bible supporting the feeding of 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish?

13. In Matthew 14:15-21, how can five loaves and two fish realistically feed thousands of people?

14. What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the miracle of feeding the four thousand challenge your understanding of God's provision in your life?

2. In what ways can you actively remember and recount God's past faithfulness, similar to the collection of leftovers?

3. How can you participate in God's work today, as the disciples did in distributing the food?

4. What does the number seven symbolize in this passage, and how does it relate to the concept of divine sufficiency in your life?

5. How can you apply the lesson of trusting in God's timing to a current situation you are facing?1. How does the feeding of the four thousand reflect God's provision in your life?

2. Why do you think the disciples struggled to understand Jesus' warning about the leaven of the Pharisees?

3. What does the two-step healing of the blind man signify?

4. How does Peter's confession resonate with your understanding of Jesus?

5. Why do you think Peter rebuked Jesus when He predicted His death?

6. What does it mean to you personally to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus?

7. How does Jesus' rebuke of Peter challenge your understanding of the Messiah?

8. How do you react when you don't understand Jesus' teachings or God's plans?

9. How can you apply the cost of discipleship in your daily life?

10. In what ways can you ensure you're not gaining the world but losing your soul?

11. Why is it essential to understand Jesus beyond His miracles?

12. How can we guard against the "leaven" or wrong teachings in our day?

13. How would you explain Jesus' predictions of His death and resurrection to a new believer?

14. What is the connection between faith and understanding in Mark 8?

15. What does the blind man's healing teach us about spiritual sight?

16. How can Peter's confession influence our confession of faith?

17. How can we live out the principle of denying ourselves in a culture that often promotes self-centeredness?

18. How does the cost of discipleship compare with the benefits?

19. How does Jesus' message about the worth of one's soul challenge the value system of our world today?

20. How can we support each other as a community in bearing our crosses and following Jesus?

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