Mark 8:31
Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 8:31?

2. How does Mark 8:31 reveal Jesus' foreknowledge of His suffering and resurrection?

3. What does Jesus' prediction in Mark 8:31 teach about His divine mission?

4. How can Mark 8:31 strengthen our faith in God's redemptive plan?

5. How does Mark 8:31 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?

6. How should Mark 8:31 influence our understanding of sacrifice and discipleship today?

7. Why did Jesus predict His suffering and rejection in Mark 8:31?

8. How does Mark 8:31 challenge the concept of a triumphant Messiah?

9. What is the significance of Jesus foretelling His resurrection in Mark 8:31?

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

11. Did Jesus foresee His own death and resurrection?

12. Matthew 20:19 – Does the claim of a resurrection “after three days” conflict with modern scientific understanding of biology and death?

13. What does the Passion of Christ entail?

14. Did Jesus foresee His own death and resurrection?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding Jesus' prediction of His suffering and resurrection impact your view of trials in your own life?

2. In what ways can you prepare yourself to face rejection for your faith, as Jesus was rejected by the religious leaders?

3. How does the hope of resurrection influence your daily decisions and priorities?

4. What does the title "Son of Man" reveal about Jesus' mission and identity, and how does this understanding affect your relationship with Him?

5. How can you apply the model of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection to your own journey of discipleship?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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