Hope Sabbath School

John the Baptist, the disciples, and Nicodemus all bore witness that Jesus was the Messiah. What lessons can we learn from these various relationships? How was faith developed?

The Gospel of John has a unique prologue. John was inspired to write these words, so what is being said when Jesus is referred to as the Word? Why the call-back to creation? How have we "seen His glory?"

How are the miracles performed by Jesus signs of divinity? In this week's lesson we will look at 3 miracles, feeding the 5,000, healing the blind man, and raising Lazarus, and Jesus' related I AM statements to learn what each miraculous event was intended to communicate.

In this first lesson, we will look at the early "signs" Jesus performed in his ministry. We will explore why Jesus performed signs.

Who was the first to evangelize the Gospel of a risen Savior? Why were the disciples so slow to believe in His resurrection? Why is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead such an important truth for Christians? This lesson will answer these questions and discuss our role in the Great Commission.

This lesson looks at the trial before Pilate, and the abuse that Jesus endured prior to the cross, and on the cross. What events took place after the death of Jesus? Why did it take courage for Joseph of Arimathea to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus? How do we prepare to have such courage?

In this lesson we will discuss the Last Supper, the events of Gethsemane, the "trial" before the Sanhedrin, and Peter's denial of Christ. What can we learn from Jesus' conduct during these interactions? How can we avoid dangerous self-confidence?

"What lessons can be learned about personal sacrifice from the widow's offering? This lesson will also explore the dual prophetic message of Jesus in Mark 13. What counsel did Jesus provide that will help us to prepare for His return?"

This lesson will discuss the Triumphal Entry, and the rising hatred of the religious leaders against Jesus. How did the leaders react to the cleansing of the temple, and to their failed attempts to trap Jesus with baited questions?

Mark records Jesus' teachings on marriage, children, and wealth. What principles are still applicable to our families? What can we learn from the Rich Young Ruler? What lessons are there for us in the disciples' reactions to Jesus' telling of his suffering and death?

In this lesson Jesus begins to help his disciples understand his mission and suffering as the Messiah. What is the cost of discipleship? How does Jesus define "greatness"? Why did the disciples struggle to understand?

Jesus sought to help the religious leaders see how they put tradition over God's commands, and correct their backwards understanding of defilement. How did meeting the physical needs of the people have an impact on meeting their spiritual needs?

Mark continues his action packed account of Jesus' ministry in chapters 5-6. What lessons can we learn from his work? From his rejection in Nazareth? From sending the 12 on their first mission? What can we learn from the feeding of the 5,000?

Why did Jesus teach using parables? What truth was Jesus sharing through the parables recorded in Mark 4? This lesson endeavors to draw out the principles from the parables of The Sower, The Lamp, The Measuring Basket, and The Seeds.

The ministry of Jesus was controversial for the religious leaders of the time. How was healing controversial? Fasting? How did Jesus view Sabbath observance differently? Why would the religious leaders try to restrict the ministry of Jesus?

Mark jumps right into the active ministry of Jesus. We will explore the lessons Mark has packed into this first chapter.