The Gospel of Mark is an action packed narrative of Jesus' activities while on planet Earth. The gospel recounts the places Jesus visited, his teachings, his time with his disciples, and the miracles he performed out among the people. Perhaps the first and the shortest of the four gospels, the author tells the good news of Jesus in 16 chapters recounting events chronologically as they occurred. Starting with the baptism of Jesus and leading to the defining moments in His life such as the crucifixion and His resurrection the story is told. Biblical scholars and historians maintain that the Gospel of Mark was written by John Mark, an understudy of the Apostle Peter, in approximately AD 65-70--perhaps the first gospel to be written. It is noted that the author pays careful attention to explain Jewish customs, which many believe indicates that the primary audience for this gospel may well have been non-Jewish readers such as the Romans. The Gospel of Mark depicts Jesus in action. The word “immediately” appears often in the text. Although the book is a fast-paced look at Jesus' life, Pastor Art takes time to focus in on critical passages that bring out nuggets of biblical truth for believers to apply to their lives today. The twenty-five lessons expose present day believers to Jesus' approach to key issues of His times and take-away principles that can be applied to life today. | | | Mark 1:1-13An account of how the story of Jesus begins: The prophet, Isaiah; John, the Baptist; the baptism and temptation of Jesus. | |
| | Mark 1:14-45Jesus calls his 12 disciples; why did they respond? At Capernaum, demons are cast out and Jesus heals people. | |
| | Mark 2:1-17Jesus explains why he cares about human needs, whether physical or spiritual. | |
| | Mark 2:18-3:6Jesus was criticized about fasting, his view of the Sabbath, and about healing. He didn't keep the traditional Jewish rules! His critics are answered. | |
| | Mark 3:22-30 & 5:1-20How to face and overcome opposition. Whenever one does something significant, there will be opposition. | |
| | Mark 4:1-9, 13-20Jesus teaches on four kinds of spiritual hearts in people: hard, shallow, overcrowded, and good. What are the characteristics of each type. | |
| | Mark 4:35-41; 5:21-43We all face storms in our lives. They will not disappear. Jesus gives three living examples of how to get through our storms successfully through faith in him. | |
| | Mark 6:1-6; 27-29Rejection comes in various forms: ideological, personal, and physical. Jesus faced them all and felt persecution and suffering just as you may be feeling. There are ways to handle these struggles. | |
| | Mark 6:35-52Ever walk on water? Ever invite 5,000 over for dinner? What impossibilities do you face? Jesus suggests that miracles are possible--even today! | |
| | Mark 7:1-23Often we face and must deal with long-held traditions and legalistic views of the so-called spiritual life. We're not talking about sin here, but rather the long-held notions of some people. Jesus had a different view. | |
| | Mark 7:24-37Does God care about people of other races and cultures? What about the physically disabled? Is God's love restricted only to "my kind"? No way! | |
| | Mark 8:1-30Jesus points out the problem of defeated Christians, gives the reason, and then suggests a solution that works. Jesus makes a blind man see. Strange method perhaps, but there is a lesson for us in it all. | |
| | Mark 8:27-38Want to know what a true and faithful follower of Jesus Christ is all about? This passage of scripture is the definitive and critically important statement regarding the way of the cross. A ‘don't-want-to miss’ discussion for true believers! | |
| | Mark 9:2-29Have you heard of "The Transfiguration" of Jesus? Three of His disciples about freaked out during this experience. Wow!!! It only happened once. Everyone needs a mountain top experience sometime in their life. | |
| | Mark 9:33-50 & 10:35-45Ever been on an ego-trip? We all have. Our culture teaches us to compete and succeed. How did Jesus measure success in life? Does anyone ever have to be a failure? You'll be surprised. You can be a great person! | |
| | Mark 10:1-12Jesus was questioned about divorce and remarriage. A subject 2000 years ago still on the minds of people today. Marriage is really for three people! The single life is also an attractive option for many. | |
| | Mark 10:13-31, 46-52Do you want to come to God? Three different kinds of people approached Jesus: a child, a rich young man, and a blind man. Did they all make it? Most of them did, but not all. | |
| | Mark 11As Jesus entered the ancient city of Jerusalem there were cheers and jeers. Listen to what happens next as Jesus took very dramatic action in the Temple area. In righteous anger, He tore the place up. It it possible to do this and also care about the city and its people? | |
| | Mark 12Jesus faces Q&A with the Jewish religious leadership. In this contentious environment. Jesus poses a question of his own. Learn what He revealed as the most important heart characteristic of all. | |
| | Mark 13The end times. Books and prophecies have exhausted speculation on the topic. Do you want to know what is going to happen in the future? Jesus gave only one lesson on prophecy. It had a short view and a long view. | |
| | Mark 14:32-42Take a deep look in on the most traumatic period in the life of Jesus. If the transfiguration was the highest experience, then Gethsemane was the deepest experience of His life. In the face of blow-torch like suffering, Jesus comes through it alright--amazingly. Discover the secret of release from stress. | |
| | Mark 14Can Christians ever splurge? Mary (Martha's sister) thought so. So did Jesus. Some were critical of what Mary did. Jesus told them to mind their own business! Oh, then there was Judas. | |
| | Mark 14-15Jesus went through two principal trials: religious and civil. What a mockery of justice. There is also a third trial that is still in progress. | |
| | Mark 15:16-47Why did Jesus die on the cross? The actual crucifixion is described in four short words in Mark 15:24. Only four words describe the most significant moment in all of human history. | |
| | Mark 16Do people really believe in the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead? You bet they do! Proof abounds that it happened and no reasonable mind can doubt it. More importantly, the resurrection was the validation of all Jesus claimed to be and all he did on the cross for our salvation. | |
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