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Lesson Twelve Confession Mark 8:1-38 Men s Inductive Study Knowing the Scriptures Studies in the Gospel of Mark Inductive Review: Before we continue with the next step of interpretation let s briefly review the three steps of inductive learning. Looking at this from the perspective of constructing a building, the project always begins with the foundation. The same is true for inductive studies; through sound unshakable observations of the Scriptures, we are laying a foundation for the interpretation and application to come. A welltrained construction superintendent is expert at understanding the importance of a strong foundation for the building that he is about to construct. In relation to inductive learning, this is the observation (foundation) portion of the inductive process, creating a proper and proportionate foundation for the interpretation (structure) to be built. A structure must always fit proportionately with its foundation. Can you imagine a ten-story building being placed upon a foundation built for a two-car garage? Keeping this illustration in mind, the student of inductive learning has built an inappropriate relationship between observation and interpretation. This usually occurs when the student reads his own subjective thoughts into the text rather than letting God s objective truths emerge from the text. This creates a structure too unwieldy for the foundation that is meant to uphold it. Remember, observations needed for a single verse in most cases will be less than what you will more than likely need for a passage or an entire book. The same can be true for the interpretation section of the study; a foundation with great mass intended for a ten-story building is wasted when a two-car garage is erected upon it. This can happen when first, not enough time is spent studying the observations. Secondly, by not asking the Lord, What do these facts mean in terms of spiritual lessons? How wasteful not to use such a great foundation of observations and miss the potential for such a magnificent structure of interpretation to be built and diminish the application of God s Word to yourself. As we will see later on, the structure of interpretation must be suited for the purpose or application for which it is built. Every building is designed for a particular purpose, giving those individuals who use it the ability to apply the entire structure and lessons to their lives. Again, in terms of inductive learning, when the observations and interpretation of the passage have been completed, each believer must apply the spiritual lesson or interpretation by using it for our service to Him. Allow God to bless your home and the lives of those who dwell with you. Purpose in your heart a balanced godly understanding of God s Word as you continue in the tradition of Joshua But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." (Joshua 24:15b NKJV) Inductively Speaking: We have now come to the second discipline of inductive learning Interpretation. Philip asked the Ethiopian this question in Acts 8:30 "Do you understand what you are reading?" This is where we see what God s Word actually means. As we begin to interpret God s Word, some roadblocks can stand in our way: Language, culture, literature and communication. Language has brought humorous stories regarding translations of one language to another. Have you ever read the directions to assemble something made overseas? The Bible was written in three languages: Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic. The English language does not fulfill, in many cases, the true meaning of the words that are in the original language. We must depend upon good Bible dictionaries and concordances. Culture is another area of concern for the student of Scripture. How about politicians who don t understand the culture of a foreign nation and blunder because of ignorance to the culture, creating strained relations through lack of understanding? The Bible was written over many centuries and consequently many different cultures. We must ask these questions: How did they communicate, trade, feed themselves and get around from place to place. What did they do for work, what faith was in play and so on? Archeology is helpful in answering these questions of culture. Literary genre is important to understanding the text. For example, is the writing of a poetic, historic, prophetic or doctrinal nature? Enough said for this week concerning interpretation. Let s begin building interpretations, worthy of our Lord, based upon the foundation of observation

Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. NKJV Day One Text: Begin this week s lesson by reading the passage. Hint: Read the passage repeatedly, prayerfully, thoughtfully, meditatively and patiently. Mark 8:1 38 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 "I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar." 4 Then His disciples answered Him, "How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?" 5 He asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven." 6 So He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. 7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them. 8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away, 10 immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. 11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. 12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation." 13 And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side. 14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, and they did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat. 15 Then He charged them, saying, "Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." 16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because we have no bread." 17 But Jesus, being aware of it, said to them, "Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened? 18 Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? 19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up?" They said to Him, "Twelve." 20 "Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up?" And they said, "Seven." 21 So He said to them, "How is it you do not understand?" 22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. 24 And he looked up and said, "I see men like trees, walking." 25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. 26 Then He sent him away to his house, saying, "Neither go into the town, nor tell anyone in the town." 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that I am?" 28 So they answered, "John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets." 29 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said to Him, "You are the Christ." 30 Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him. 31 And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke this word openly. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. 33 But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it. 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? 38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels." NKJV

Day Two I. Observation: Finding the literal facts or most obvious details of the passage. Hint: Begin observation by asking the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how. Verses 1 10 II. Interpretation: Discovering the lessons or meaning of God's instruction to His people. Hint: Try to place yourself with these people, in their circumstances, at this time of Bible history. Verses 1 10 III. Application: Applying the lessons and meaning of God's instructions to His people. Hint: Apply the lesson or lessons you found in the interpretation section in the form of a question. Verses 1 10

Day Three I. Observation: Finding the literal facts or most obvious details of the passage. Hint: Begin observation by asking the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how. Verses 11 21 II. Interpretation: Discovering the lessons or meaning of God's instruction to His people. Hint: Try to place yourself with these people, in their circumstances, at this time of Bible history. Verses 11 21 III. Application: Applying the lessons and meaning of God's instructions to His people. Hint: Apply the lesson or lessons you found in the interpretation section in the form of a question. Verses 11 21

Day Four I. Observation: Finding the literal facts or most obvious details of the passage. Hint: Begin observation by asking the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how. Verses 22 38 II. Interpretation: Discovering the lessons or meaning of God's instruction to His people. Hint: Try to place yourself with these people, in their circumstances, at this time of Bible history. Verses 22 38 III. Application: Applying the lessons and meaning of God's instructions to His people. Hint: Apply the lesson or lessons you found in the interpretation section in the form of a question. Verses 22 38

Day Five Word Studies: In this portion of the lesson we will take a closer look at one or two key words in the chapter. You will need to have your tools or resources at hand. (Such as: more than one Bible translation, a dictionary or Bible dictionary, concordance, atlas, and encyclopedia) If you don t have all of these, simply use what you do have to enrich your learning. To do some digging on your own, start with your dictionary (or Bible dictionary) and then look up the references to add to your understanding. If you have additional resources, you may want to keep digging. (You may want to make notes in the Comparative Commentary section.) After you ve completed the investigative process, write a definition in your own words. Your investigation in today s lesson will lay the groundwork for deeper discoveries in subsequent lessons, so be as thorough as you can. Compassion: Mark 8:2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. NKJV Dictionary definition: What does the Bible have to say? Psalm 86:15 Romans 9:15 Write your own definition: Sign: Mark 8:11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. Dictionary definition: What does the Bible have to say? Numbers 17:10 Isaiah 7:14 Write your own definition:

Day Six Summation Sentence: A simple personal statement about what God has shown you from this passage. Comparative Commentary: Notes and insights from Matthew, Luke and John. Mark 8:1 10 (Matthew 15:32 39) NKJV Mark 8:11 21(Matthew 16:1 4) (Matthew 16:5 12) NKJV Mark 8:22 38 (Matthew 16:13 20; Luke 9:18 20) NKJV Prayer Requests:

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