Guided Notes Mark 3
Word by Word with Shane Stanford
Guided Notes
Gospel of Mark – Lesson 3
Mark Chapter 3
Jesus Calls Us to Choose Sides
Name: ____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Opening Prayer Notes
Big Idea
Every encounter with Jesus requires a ____________________.
No one leaves Jesus ____________________.
Key Verse
"He appointed twelve that they might be __________ __________ and that He might send them out to preach."
Mark 3:14
Part One
Healing on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1–6)
Who was in the synagogue?
□ A blind man
□ A man with a shriveled hand
□ A Roman soldier
Why were the Pharisees watching Jesus?
Jesus asked:
"Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do ________ or to do ________?"
How did Jesus respond to their silence?
Circle all that apply.
□ Anger
□ Compassion
□ Grief
□ Indifference
Main Lesson
Religion without __________________ misses the heart of God.
Personal Reflection
Am I ever more concerned about being __________ than loving people?
Part Two
Crowds Follow Jesus (Mark 3:7–12)
People came from many different places.
List at least three.
Why were many people coming?
□ To argue
□ To be healed
□ To hear Jesus
□ Both B and C
Even the demons recognized Jesus.
They called Him:
Application
Why do I follow Jesus?
□ Because I need help
□ Because I love Him
□ Because He is Lord
□ All of the above
Part Three
Jesus Chooses the Twelve (Mark 3:13–19)
Jesus called the disciples for three purposes.
1.
2.
3.
Which purpose came first?
□ Preaching
□ Being with Jesus
□ Performing miracles
Important Principle
Our first calling is not ____________.
Our first calling is ____________________________.
Think About It
How can I spend more time "being with Jesus" this week?
Part Four
Opposition Increases (Mark 3:20–30)
Who misunderstood Jesus?
□ His family
□ Religious leaders
□ Both
The religious leaders claimed Jesus received His power from:
Jesus replied:
"A kingdom divided against itself cannot ______________."
What does Jesus mean by "binding the strong man"?
The Unforgivable Sin
The unforgivable sin is not a careless word.
It is a persistent, hardened rejection of
Remember
If you are worried that you have committed this sin...
Part Five
Jesus' True Family (Mark 3:31–35)
Jesus said His true family is made up of those who
The Church Is...
□ A building
□ A denomination
□ A spiritual family
Reflection
How has God's family encouraged me?
Major Themes
Write one sentence describing each.
Compassion
Discipleship
Opposition
The Kingdom of God
Spiritual Family
Digging Deeper
What surprised you most in Mark Chapter 3?
What challenged you the most?
What is one truth you want to remember this week?
This Week's Challenge
Spend time each day simply being with Jesus.
Read one section from the Gospels each morning.
Write one thing Jesus teaches you.
Day 1 ________________________________________
Day 2 ________________________________________
Day 3 ________________________________________
Day 4 ________________________________________
Day 5 ________________________________________
Day 6 ________________________________________
Day 7 ________________________________________
Prayer Response
Lord, teach me to know You before I try to serve You. Help me love people more than rules, trust You more than myself, and live each day as a faithful member of Your family. Show me what it means to truly walk with You. Amen.
Word by Word Challenge
Read Mark Chapter 4 before our next session.
As you read, look for:
The four different soils Jesus describes.
What each soil represents.
Why Jesus taught in parables.
Which soil best describes your heart today.
Memory Verse for the Week:
"He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach." — Mark
This guided notes format matches the interactive style of your Word by Word series by encouraging observation, interpretation, application, and personal response while leaving plenty of room for students to write during the lesson.
