Mark 1:14–15
Bible-Study Exercise: Mark 1:14–15
Read Mark 1:14–15 carefully.
Key phrase: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand”
Questions
Observation: What event had occurred before Jesus began preaching in Galilee?
Observation: What four main elements appear in Jesus’ proclamation in verse 15?
Interpretation: How are repentance and faith related in Jesus’ call?
Answer Key
John had been taken into custody. This marks a transition from John’s preparatory ministry to Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee.
The appointed time is fulfilled; God’s kingdom has drawn near; people must repent; and they must believe the gospel.
Repentance is a change of mind that turns from sin and self-rule, while faith turns toward God and receives His good news. They are distinct but inseparable responses to the gospel.
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