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Key Thought: Mark 13 clarifies that the prophecy goes from the time of Jesus to the time of the end, the second coming. He also teaches how to prepare for the coming trials. September 7, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 13:1-13. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The religious leaders came to confront, confound, and defeat Jesus, but they never succeeded. We need to consider what Christians can do to break through prejudice and speak to those resisting God’s call. August 31, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 11:12-26 Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The tenth chapter of Mark includes important teachings about what it means to follow Jesus as it relates to marriage, children, riches, and the cost of following Him. August 24, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 8:34-38.. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: In Mark chapters 8-10, Jesus teaches the disciples about His journey. He gives special instructions on discipleship, who He is, and where He is going. He also confronts us today with the cost and benefit of following Jesus. August 17, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 8:34-38. Ask class members to share … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus often quoted from the Old Testament. But to the Jewish leaders, tradition was more important than Biblical instruction. Let’s look at Jesus’ interaction with the Pharisees in Mark chapters 7 and 8. August 10, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 7:14-19. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus is the One who can calm a storm, cast out demons, heal a woman, feed with little resources, and walk on water. All this occurred around the Sea of Galilee. August 3, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 4:35-41. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark 4 has five parables – the sower, the lamp, the measure, the growing seed, and the mustard seed. The majority is around the parable of the sower. July 27, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 4:1-9, 13-21. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark Chapters 2 and 3 contain stories that illustrate Jesus teachings in a topical parallel. Some focus on the nature of Jesus, His role as Messiah, and the nature of discipleship. July 20, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 2:1-12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark describes a Sabbath with Jesus and the calling of four disciples. The emphasis is on the action, particularly the healing of people. July 13, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 1:16-20. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. Who were … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark had an early failure and recovery. Jesus message in Mark is intimately tied to the prophecy in Daniel at the beginning of the gospel proclamation. July 6, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 13:1-5, 13. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
