Bible Study on Mark 4:35-41

First AME Church, Santa Monica

“Three Sheets to the Wind” Sermon by Rev. Jaye Goosby Smith, PhD

Reverend Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Pastor/Teacher

I        Mark 4:35-41    Write your reflections from the reading of the scripture as well as this past Sunday’s sermon delivered by Rev. J.  Goosby Smith..  

A.  REFLECTIONS- What message did you receive personally by the power of the Holy      Spirit?

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II.    Overview of the Book of Mark

1. Mark is the second book of the Gospels in the New Testament
2. Author is John Mark, disciple of Jesus Christ
3. Jesus is presented as person, worker and servant.  Jesus is on the move as teacher, healer, and servant.  More miracles in Mark than any other Gospel
4. Themes of Mark include Jesus, as son of God; servant, miracles and spreading the Gospel

IV.   Major Ideas of Sermon- “Three Sheets to the Wind”  What does this phrase describe?      ______________________________________________________________________________

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1. Remember the intended goal or direction                         Verse 35

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2.  Speak to the crisis or obstacle                    Verse 39

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3. Stay Anchored in the Lord           Verse  

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V.        QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT

1. How do we focus on the Lord’s direction in the midst of distractions?   _________________________________________________________________        

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2. What did the preacher mean by “stay tethered to Jesus”?          ________________________________________________________________

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3. How is an individual’s faith related to their spiritual maturation? _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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VI.        What is the take away from this WORD?

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VII.        LET US PRAY:  Lord, we thank you for giving us direction!  Help us to stay focused on our destination and bind distractions.  Our aim is to stay anchored in you, the word and move to those places and spaces of our divine destiny.     In Jesus name.  AMEN