The Book of Mark - 2024

Explore the fast-paced, action-filled narrative of the Gospel of Mark—revealing Jesus as the suffering Servant, powerful Healer, and divine Son of God. Trace His miracles, parables, confrontations, and ultimate sacrifice. These lessons emphasize discipleship, faith in action, and the urgent call to follow Christ with courage and conviction.

The Beginning of the Gospel

The Beginning of the Gospel

This week's first step will be to learn about Mark as reported in Scripture, to…

A Day in the Ministry of Jesus

A Day in the Ministry of Jesus

The Gospel of Mark recounts the calling of four disciples and describes a Sabbath in…

Controversies

Controversies

The Gospel writer uses a technique that is called “Sandwich Stories.” This narrative pattern appears…

Parables

Parables

For many years scholars have argued over the meaning and interpretation of Jesus’ parables: How…

Miracles Around the Lake

Miracles Around the Lake

The main goal of Mark's Chapter 5 dramatic stories is to let the reader see…

Inside Out

Inside Out

This week’s study is Mark 7 and the first half of Mark 8. At the…

Teaching Disciples: Part I

Teaching Disciples: Part I

In the last part of Mark 8 through the end of Mark 10, Jesus focuses…

Teaching Disciples: Part II

Teaching Disciples: Part II

This week covers Mark 10, completing the special section in which Jesus teaches His disciples…

Jerusalem Controversies

Jerusalem Controversies

In this week’s lesson, when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, He has a series of six…

The Last Days

The Last Days

This week’s lesson starts with a very brief story at the end of Mark 12,…

Taken and Tried

Taken and Tried

This week’s lesson focuses on Mark 14, beginning with the fifth Sandwich Story, which interlinks…

Tried and Crucified

Tried and Crucified

Mark 15 is the heart of the Passion Narrative. It presents the trial of Jesus,…

The Risen Lord

The Risen Lord

The crucifixion of Jesus proved the death knell to the hopes and faith of His…