Mark 8:22
When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 8:22?

2. How does Mark 8:22 demonstrate Jesus' compassion and willingness to heal?

3. What role did the townspeople play in the blind man's healing in Mark 8:22?

4. How can we bring others to Jesus like in Mark 8:22?

5. What does Mark 8:22 teach about faith and community intercession?

6. How can we apply the lesson of intercession from Mark 8:22 today?

7. Why did Jesus choose to heal the blind man in stages in Mark 8:22-26?

8. What does the two-step healing in Mark 8:22-26 signify about faith and understanding?

9. How does Mark 8:22-26 reflect the spiritual blindness of the disciples?

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

11. In Mark 8:22–26, why is the blind man’s healing done in two stages instead of instantly if Jesus is all-powerful?

12. Do trees appear to be walking?

13. Do trees appear to be walking?

14. What is the significance of Bethsaida in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the town of Bethsaida represent in the context of Jesus' ministry, and how does it relate to our own communities today?

2. How can we emulate the faith of the people who brought the blind man to Jesus in our own lives and relationships?

3. In what ways does the healing of the blind man reflect our need for spiritual enlightenment, and how can we seek this in our daily walk with Christ?

4. How does the gradual nature of the blind man's healing encourage us in our spiritual growth and understanding?

5. What practical steps can we take to demonstrate Jesus' compassion and love to those around us, especially those who are spiritually or physically in need?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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