It is fitting that modern Christians - who somehow seem to have
fewer hours in their days than of old - should study the Gospel of
Mark. His is the shortest; his is the one which conveys the sense
of action. His also is the corrective of too little time: for his
portrays the Suffering Servant, our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Mark 1:1 -- 8 |
John the Baptist |
Jesus begins his
ministry with a baptism by John the Baptist |
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Mark 1:9 -- 15 |
baptism of Christ |
The baptism of
Jesus Christ by John the Baptist. |
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Mark 1:14 -- 21 |
how greedy a thing |
How greedy a thing is
fishing. Jesus calls his first disciples from their nets. |
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Mark 1:15 -- 43 |
example of Christ |
The example of
Christ, as shown in casting out evil spirits and the
reaction he gets. |
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Mark 2 |
authority of Jesus |
The authority of
Jesus. That Jesus Christ does indeed have the authority to
forgive sins. |
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Mark 3 |
reaction to Jesus |
Reactions to
Jesus. Various reactions to the miracle working of Jesus
Christ. |
|
Mark 4:1 -- 34 |
parabolic flight |
Parabolic flight: Jesus
gives several parables, including the parable of the sower. |
|
Mark 4:35 -- 41 |
uses of adversity |
The uses of
adversity: Jesus calls the storm on the sea of Galilee. |
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Mark 5 |
ask -- you shall
receive |
Ask-you shall receive:
Jesus casts out the spirit named Legion. |
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Mark 6:1 -- 13 |
roses grow best |
Roses grow best
when set in manure. Sending out the Twelve. |
|
Mark 6:14 -- 29 |
three sinners |
Three sinners: Herod,
Herodias, Salome. The execution of John the Baptist. |
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Mark 6:32 -- 56 |
hard hearts |
Hardness of heart:
feeding the 5000. |
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Mark 7:1 -- 30 |
unclean |
Unclean: the hypocrisy
of the Pharisees in keeping the letter of the law but not
the spirit. The Phoenician woman. |
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Mark 8 |
three Views |
Three views of
Christ. The feeding of the 4000, the Pharisees ask for a
sign, who do you say that I am. |
|
Mark 9:1 -- 16 |
the Transfiguration |
The Transfiguration.
Before the three closest disciples, Christ is transfigured. |
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Mark 9:14 -- 50 |
faith, humility and care |
Faith, humility and
care; arguing about the greatest, everything is possible,
whoever is not for us is against us. |
|
Mark 10:1 -- 12 |
on divorce |
On divorce: Jesus
teaches that divorce is acceptable only in the case of
adultery. |
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Mark 10:13 -- 52 |
entrance exam |
Blessing the
little children; the rich young ruler; James and John ask to
be first in the kingdom; Blind Bartimaeus |
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Mark 11:1 -- 12 |
triumphal entry |
The triumphal entry:
Jesus presents himself to the Jews as their King. |
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Mark 11:12 -- 33 |
wrath of God |
The wrath of God: Jesus
curses the victory, cleanses the Temple, and answers the
Pharisees concerning his authority. |
| Mark12 |
accusation and defense |
The parable of the
vineyard, render unto Caesar, the great Commandment, David
calls him Lord, the widows mite |
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Mark 13 |
right questions |
Prophecy
concerning the end times and the destruction of the Temple. |
|
Mark 14:1 -- 11 |
Aroma |
Aroma: a woman anoints
Christ's feet; the Pearl of great price. |
|
Mark 14 |
betrayal |
The betrayal of Christ
by Judas. |
|
Mark 14 |
The Lord's
supper |
The Lord's supper and
the garden of Gethsemane. |
|
Mark :1 -- 15 |
Pontius Pilate |
Pontius Pilate;
and examination of his character as one who means well
feebly. |
|
Mark 15:16 -- 47 |
crucifixion |
The crucifixion of
Jesus Christ. |
|
Mark 16:1 -- 11 |
women at the tomb |
The women at the tomb:
he is not here, he is risen. |
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Mark 16:12 -- 27 |
good news |
Jesus appears to be 11;
the ascension; the great commission. |
These lessons were originally delivered in 2001-2002.