An Introduction to Mark | Gospel of Mark: A Brand New Start | Week 1
The Value of Teaching Through a Book of the Bible
- It teaches us how to read the Bible.
- It forces us to talk about things we would rather skip over.
Why are we studying Mark right now?
- Mark was the first gospel written
- Mark is the shortest and most straightforward gospel
- Grace’s focus on discipleship.
- We’re going to ask and answer the questions through this series:
Who is Jesus, why is he worth following, and how do we do it?
- We’re going to ask and answer the questions through this series:
Insights into the life of Mark
- Mark’s boyhood home may have been a home base for the Jesus movement (Acts 12:12)
- Mark was a ministry assistant to Paul and Barnabas (Acts 12:25; 13:4, 13)
- Mark was a companion of Peter (1 Peter 5:13)
Why did Mark write this gospel?
- Mark should be read as a pastoral response to difficult times.
4 reasons you should be excited to study Mark (Plus major themes of the book)
- You are ready to investigate who Jesus really is | THEME 1: SON OF GOD / SON OF MAN
- You sense there are supernatural forces at work | THEME 2: COSMIC CONFLICT
- You want to follow Jesus but too often fail | THEME 3: DISCIPLESHIP FAILURE
- You would like to demonstrate more faith in your everyday life |THEME 4: ORDINARY HEROES
Next steps:
- Visit the Mark website at www.whoisgrace.com/Mark
- Read through Mark.
- Pray For 8
