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Lesson 11 for the week of September 7 to September 14

Taken and Tried

Opening Question Why do we sometimes distrust the court system to act justly? Introduction Chapter 14 of Mark begins with Jewish leaders plotting to take Jesus out, and ends with Him in handcuffs and facing…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 10 for the week of August 31 to September 7

The Last Days

Opening Question If you could know your whole future, would you do so? Introduction The future always captures our imagination. We worry about our own future and legacy, about our world and its sustainability, about…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 9 for the week of August 24 to August 31

Jerusalem Controversies

Opening Question Would you rather live with no controversies or with them? Introduction Dr. Shepherd notes how this section adds controversies at the close of Jesus’ ministry that parallel the beginning of his ministry. The…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 8 for the week of August 17 to August 24

Teaching Disciples: Part 2

Opening Question If you could request any gift from God, what might it be? Introduction As this lesson completes chapter 10, we also complete the three major chapters on discipleship in Mark. We learn more…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 7 for the week of August 10 to August 17

Teaching Disciples: Part 1

Opening Question What makes someone a good student? Introduction Many commentators will divide Mark into two sections: the first half ends at 8:30 or perhaps 8:38, and the 2nd half ends at 16:8 (or 20).…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 6 for the week of August 3 to August 10

Inside Out

Opening Question Does Jesus care what we eat? Introduction One of the more challenging passages in Mark’s gospel is chapter 7’s discussion about unclean hands and foods. But perhaps we ask the wrong questions when…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 5 for the week of July 27 to August 3

Miracles Around the Lake

Opening Question Who is more in need of immediate care: a person with a cold, or someone suffering a heart stroke? Introduction Several “boat scenes” in Mark’s gospel reveal misunderstandings of the disciples and give…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 4 for the week of July 20 to July 27

Parables

Opening Question Why do people enjoy riddles? Introduction This week’s study examines the Parables in Mark 4. In many ways, this chapter is parallel to Matthew 13. Jesus was not unlike the Rabbis of His…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 3 for the week of July 13 to July 20

Controversies

Opening Question Have you ever been involved in something contentious or scandalous? Introduction This week’s lesson covers the next stories in Mark chapters 2 and 3. The stories are again punctuated with the word “immediately”…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 2 for the week of July 6 to July 13

A Day in the Ministry of Jesus

Opening Question What is the most spontaneous thing you can remember doing? Introduction Our lesson this week takes on Mark 1:16-45. These verses cover a range of topics including the call of the first disciples,…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 1 for the week of June 29 to July 6

The Beginning of the Gospel

Opening Question: What do people mean when they say, “it’s the Gospel truth”? Introduction We begin our study this quarter of the Biblical “gospel” according to Mark, and the first couple days focus on John…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Introduction for the week of June 29 to July 6

General Introduction

This study guide is meant to accompany the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath School lesson for the 3rd Quarter of 2024. The format of this guide follows a similar pattern for each week’s lesson: an introduction to…Read more

— Host: Brant Berglin Guests: Alden Thompson and Phil Muthersbaugh

Lesson 13 for the week of June 22 to June 29

The Triumph of God’s Love

Texts for the Week: Rev. 22:11, 12; Jer. 30:5-7; Ps. 91:1-11; Jer. 25:33; Rev. 21:2; Rev. 20:11-15. Opening Question: “What visions of joy and grandeur come to you mind when you think about the day…Read more

The Great Controversy — 2nd Quarter 2024 Host: Dave Thomas Guests: Brant Berglin and Paul Dybdahl

Lesson 12 for the week of June 15 to June 22

Earth’s Closing Events

Texts for the Week: John 8:32; Ezek. 20:12, 20; Rev. 7:1, 2; Rev. 14:1; Joel 2:21–24; Hos. 6:3; James 5:7, 8; Rev. 18:1–4. Opening Question: “Should we think of time as a circular thing, or…Read more

The Great Controversy — 2nd Quarter 2024 Host: Dave Thomas Guests: Brant Berglin and Paul Dybdahl

Tried and Crucified

Taken and Tried

The Last Days

Jerusalem Controversies

Teaching Disciples: Part 2

Teaching Disciples: Part 1

Inside Out

Miracles Around the Lake

Parables

Controversies

A Day in the Ministry of Jesus

The Beginning of the Gospel

General Introduction

The Triumph of God’s Love

Earth’s Closing Events

Hosts

Brant Berglin

Alden Thompson

Phil Muthersbaugh

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