October 13, 2019 | Last Word

Mark 1:1-8

1. Why does the introduction of John the Baptist from the Old Testament in Vs. 2-3 matter? 
2. Why did john dress so weird?
3. Explain the difference between the religion of the day and John's message of repentance. 
4. How does this text relate to and remind the reader of the exodus of the Old Testament? 
5. How is John's baptism and Jesus' baptism different? 
6. What can we learn from John's life and witness?