Tag: 2nd Quarter 2005

Read: Mark 15:42-16:20 We come now to the conclusion of Mark. Jesus has been crucified, but the story does not end there. For that, we should be eternally thankful! Burial and Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8) After...

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Read: Mark 14:53-65; 15:1-41 It is now the night before Jesus’ crucifixion. He has been arrested in Gethsemane and faces a mock trial and a gruesome death. Two Betrayers In a sense, both Peter and...

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Read: Mark 14:1-51 It is the time of the Passover, and Jesus is moving ever nearer to the cross. Jesus is Anointed (Mark 14:1-9) In what appears to be a scene of incredible waste, a...

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Read: Mark 13:1-36 The Fate of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2) In Mark 13, Jesus speaks about the future in what it typically referred to as the Olivet Discourse. The discourse is introduced by the disciples....

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Read: Mark 11:27-12:44 The Troublemaker (Mark 11:27-12:27) Priests and TeachersAs Jesus moves ever closer to the cross, he seems more and more willing to openly challenge the Jewish authorities. He returns to the temple, the...

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Read: Mark 10:32-11:25 Power and Authority in the Kingdom This week’s section of Mark begins with Jesus’ third prediction of his death. As was the case with his two previous statements about his suffering (Mark...

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Read: Mark 9:14 -10:31 Even though Peter correctly identified Jesus as the Christ, it quickly becomes clear that the disciples have much to learn. It is almost frightening to see their failures and misunderstandings. One...

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Read: Mark 7:24-9:13 Avoidance Maneuvers In this pivotal section of Mark, Jesus and his disciples are traveling on the outskirts of the region of Galilee, trying to avoid crowds. They are not successful (7:24)! Why...

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Read: Mark 6:1-7:23 In this lesson, Jesus returns home. His own community, however, had great difficulty accepting him. Coming Home (Mark 6:1-5) Most of Jesus’ life is shrouded in silence as he works in a...

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Read: Mark 4:1–5:43 This weeks lesson focuses on Jesus as he ministers on and around the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4-5). Parables (Mark 4:1-34) Christians today typically view parables as simple stories with a clear...

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Read: Mark2:23-3:35 Jesus and his disciples were popular, but they also stirred up controversy. This week’s lesson includes some of those controversies Jesus faced. Jesus and the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-3:6) On a number of occasions...

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Read: Mark 1:21-2:17 In the first 20 verses of his book, Mark introduces Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, and John the Baptist, who prepares the way for the Lord. Jesus is baptized...

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Read: Mark 1:1-20 This quarter’s lessons focus our attention on the New Testament book of Mark. This first lesson will be a bit longer than the others because it is important to address some background...

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