Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Gospel for the Mass: Mark 1:21-28 (The Cure of a Demoniac)







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Mark 1:21-28



Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)

sermons4kids.com- Who Made Up These Rules? object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, quiz

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Love Is Stronger object lesson group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Who’s In Control? object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Casts An Evil Spirit Out of a Man lesson

word-sunday.com- Getting Help (scroll down to Gospel: Mark 1:21-28)

word-sunday.com- The Power of Words (family activity)

daniellesplace.com- Jesus Heals Me Bible Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- “Jesus Teaches, We Listen” Sunday School Lesson from Mark 1:21-28

ministry-to-children.com- “Jesus Has Authority” Mark 1:21-28 Children’s Sermon on Listening to Jesus

sundayschool.works- The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28) Sunday School Lesson and Activities

jesus-without-language.net- Be Quiet! Mark 1:21-28 Beautifully presented, clear and easy to follow with a single sheet printout plus craft templates. It is perfect for a short kids Sunday school session. It can be used in the home, church or classroom setting.

youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on Mark 1:21-28: Embracing the Authority of Jesus

rclblectionary.com- Mark 21-28 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Mark 21-28 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Mark 21-28 Junior High Lesson

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Teaching in the Synagogue

sermons4kids.com- Jesus is more powerful than anything!

supercoloring.com- Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit (Mark 1:21-28) coloring page #1

supercoloring.com- Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit (Mark 1:21-28) coloring page #2

storage.cloversites.com- Jesus Drove Out Evil Spirits (page 12)

servicioskoinonia.org- Clip art

stushieart.com- Mark 1:21-28

churchpublishing.org- Mark 1:21-28 (page 14)



Crafts

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page

sermons4kids.com- Who’s In Control group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Love Is Strong group activities (crafts)

jesus-without-language.net- Be Quiet – Unclean spirit (Mark 1) | Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- Be Quiet – Unclean spirit (Mark 1) | Craft 2

sundayschoolzone.com- Jesus Heals (craft)

melonheadsldsillustrating.blogspot.com- Jesus Christ has the power to heal wrist bands

daniellesplace.com- Jesus Heals Me Bible Crafts

Make a Bible Verse Puzzle by writing down your favorite verse from today’s lesson and then cut it into puzzle pieces. The puzzle can just be squares or different kinds of shapes such as a heart, cross, etc. or into a long line with an interlocking piece between each piece. Have student put puzzle together to help them learn today’s Bible verse.

makingfriends.com- Print out paper dolls and stick band aids on them like sick children. Talk about how Jesus heals the sick.


Make a bookmark of your favorite verse from today’s Gospel.

dltk-cards.com- Make your own bookmark from your favorite passage from today’s lesson.

creativity-portal.com- Blank bookmark templates. Three 2” x 8” blank rectangle bookmarks to download and print. Trim for smaller bookmark size. Use for collage, mixed media, and other bookmark making fun.

printables.atozteacherstuff.com- Heart Printable Lacing Cards

handmadecharlotte.com- Lacing Bookmark Craft

meaningfulmamma.com- Bible Bookmark Craft

freekidscraft.com- Several different kinds of bookmarks to make

activitiesforkids.com- Make your own bookmarks and print them out.



Games

sermons4kids.com- Who’s In Control group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Love Is Strong group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Be Quiet – Unclean spirit (Mark 1) | Games

Play “Simon Says” Play “Simon Says” according to the traditional rules. One child is “Simon” and everyone has to do whatever Simon says. (For example, “Simon says, ‘Touch your head.’ ”) But if Simon does not say to do something (“Touch your head.”) and someone does it, he is out. Continue playing until every child has a chance to be Simon.
Say • Do you remember what happened in the Bible story today when Jesus told the evil spirit, “Be quiet and come out of him”? That’s right! The spirit obeyed Jesus and went away! We do not have to be afraid because Jesus is powerful! How could Jesus make evil spirits go away? Jesus is more powerful than all evil. (From mairangichurch.org)



Play Hang Man using words from today’s Gospel.


Make a Bingo game using the words from today’s Gospel.

teach-nology.com- 3 x 3 or 5 x 5 cards

dltk-cards.com- Custom Bingo Cards

eslactivities.com- Bingo Card Generator


Introduce game- What did Jesus say to the unclean spirit? “Quiet! Come out of him!”

localschooldirectory.com- Quiet Game and Listening Game

atozteacherstuff.com- Quiet Game

teamjclassroomfun.com- The Quiet Game

Quiet Action- This silent game will teach kids to focus on the impact of actions versus words. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 181.) For younger students you can whisper a Bible character for them to act out.



Puzzles & Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Who Made Up the Rules? (Maze)

sermons4kids.com- Who Made Up the Rules? (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Calls Out an Evil Spirit (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Drives Out an Unclean Spirit (Word Search)

salfordliturgy.org- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Drives Out an Unclean Spirit (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Calls Out an Evil Spirit (Word Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Who Made Up the Rules? (Cryptogram)

sermons4kids.com- Who Is In Control (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Drives Out an Unclean Spirit (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

sermons4kids.com- Who Is In Control (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- Who Made Up the Rules? (Fill in the Blank)

sdc.me.uk- Mark 1:21-28

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 1:21-28 Kid’s Bulletin

cabotbible.com- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions Mark 1:21-28 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

christchurchnyc.com- Bible Study Questions – Mark 1:21-28 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

southorlandobaptist.org- Submitting to Jesus’ Authority Discussion Questions Mark 1:21-28 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- III. Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit (21-28) scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet


From Google AI Mode

The authority of Jesus
• Why were people "astounded" at Jesus's teaching?
The crowd was amazed because Jesus spoke with an inherent authority, unlike the scribes, who based their teaching on tradition and the authority of previous scholars. Jesus's authority was personal and direct.
• What does his authority reveal about his identity? The direct, commanding nature of Jesus's words—both in his teaching and to the demon—proves his divine identity. The power over evil spirits reinforces his position as the "Holy One of God".
• How did Jesus's use of authority differ from others? Jesus used his authority to serve and to free people from oppression, not for self-aggrandizement. This is a key distinction from worldly power structures, and a consistent theme in Mark's Gospel.

The unclean spirit
• Why did the unclean spirit recognize Jesus?
The demon, as a supernatural being, immediately knew Jesus's true identity, calling him "Jesus of Nazareth" and "the Holy One of God". This demonstrates that spiritual forces are aware of Jesus's authority, even if humans are not.
• Why did Jesus silence the demon? Jesus "rebuked" and commanded the spirit to be quiet, a practice some scholars call the "Markan Secret". He likely did not want a demonic testimony to validate his identity and was not yet ready for his true mission to be fully known.
• What does Jesus's command mean for those struggling with sin? The incident shows that no power of evil can withstand Jesus's authority. His command provides hope that he can free people from destructive habits and spiritual oppression, as well as literal evil spirits.

The crowd's reaction and response
• What was the crowd's initial reaction?
The people were amazed and terrified by Jesus's command over the evil spirit, an authority they had never witnessed. They started questioning each other, "What is this? A new teaching—with authority!".
• What does their reaction reveal? The crowd's focus was on Jesus's spectacular actions, rather than a deeper understanding of who he was. This reflects a recurring theme in Mark, where people are wowed by Jesus's power but fail to grasp his full mission until later.
• What resulted from this interaction? News of Jesus's authority and fame "spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee". The event served as powerful evidence for his mission, establishing his reputation beyond just a teacher.



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