Mark 6:45-56
Key Verse 6:51b-52 “They were completely amazed, for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.”
1. After feeding the crowd, what did Jesus make his disciples do? (45) Why did Jesus go up on a mountainside to pray? (46; cf. John 6:15)
2. What kind of problem were the disciples having in the middle of the lake? (47-48) What did Jesus do to help them? (48) What was the disciples’ reaction when they saw him? (49-50)
3. What did Jesus say to the terrified disciples? (50b) How did the disciples react when Jesus climbed into the boat? (51)
4. How does Mark explain the disciples’ terror and amazement? (52) What does it mean that their hearts were hardened? In what sense were their faith still lacking?
5. What happened when Jesus landed at Gennesaret? (53-56) What does this teach us about Jesus’ power and compassion?