The HEART of a SERVANT
“What It Means to Follow the Master”
Mark 6:33-52
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mk. 10:45
I. FEEDING the Multitude (6:33-44)
Jesus had the heart of a _________ as He felt compassion
for people even when trying to be alone with His disciples!
cf. Mk. 6:30-34; Mt. 9:35-38
When it got late, the disciples wanted to send the people
______ but Jesus commanded them to feed them!
FYI – 200 denarii would be about __ months wages. (v. 37)
Jesus fed all the people with __ loaves of bread & __ fish.
This is the only ________, besides the Resurrection, that
is recorded in all 4 Gospels. cf. Mt. 14; Lk. 9; Jn. 6
John includes it as one of his 7 “Signs” & includes Jesus’
“_______ of Life” discourse with it. cf. Jn. 6:1-58
It is no coincidence that the 12 disciples picked up ___
baskets full of leftovers! (v. 43) cf. Mk. 5:25, 42
Most scholars believe that Jesus fed ______ thousand
people! (v. 44) i.e. “men” means strictly males
This is the only miracle that Mark records no ________
of amazement from the people.
II. WALKING on the Water (6:45-52)
John tells us that Jesus withdrew to the mountain to
______ after the people tried to “take Him by force
to make Him king.” cf. Jn. 6:15; Mk. 6:45-46
His disciples went by boat to the other side of the sea &
were caught in a ______ & Jesus came walking on the
water! (vv. 47-48)
The disciples were “___________” until Jesus got into
the boat & the wind stopped. (vv. 49-51)
Verse 52 tells us that the disciples were still ________
about Jesus’ person & power!! i.e. “hardened”
Practical Application:
- Know your Need – Mk. 6:31-34; 1:35; 6:45-46
- Little is Much – Mk. 6:38-42; 2 Cor. 12:9-10
- Such Little Faith – Mk. 6:52; Jam. 1:2-4
Appointments with God
The HEART of a SERVANT
Mark 1:29-45
Monday, March 19th
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 1:32-35
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Tuesday, March 20th
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 6:30-32
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Wednesday, March 21st
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 6:45-46
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Thursday, March 22nd
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 14:32-42
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Friday, March 23rd
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Luke 5:15-16
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Saturday/Sunday, March 24-25
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Luke 6:12-13; 9:18
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
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