As we’ve noted numerous times in our study, at the beginning of His public ministry Jesus proclaimed, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1.15). But who would be in the Kingdom? Mark chapter 10 helps to answer that question. Notes from the... Continue Reading →

We have noted throughout our study that while the disciples believed in Jesus, they still struggled with their faith. So, while Peter accurately confessed that Jesus is the Christ (Mark 8.29), he failed to accept Jesus’ mission of the cross (Mark 8.31-33). This lesson is significant because all disciples will have numerous moments where our... Continue Reading →

In these two chapters we will see Jesus restore the hearing of a deaf man (Mark 7.31-37) and restore the sight of a blind man (Mark 8.22-26). The magnitude of what Jesus accomplished is summed up by the reaction of the people: “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and... Continue Reading →

On the surface chapter 6 may seem to contain a series of unconnected stories from the life of Jesus. However, when read together I think we will find a common theme: faith. Recall that when Jesus began proclaiming the gospel, He urged the people to “repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1.15). Faith was,... Continue Reading →

The Kingdom is central in Mark’s presentation of the gospel. Recall that in the first chapter we see Jesus proclaiming, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1.15). The authority of Jesus, the King, is then exhibited in both His teaching and His... Continue Reading →

In our first lesson we saw how Jesus not only preached that “the kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1.15), but proved it. His authority was seen in both His teaching (Mark 1.22) and His powerful works (Mark 1.27,32-34). Truly, He is the “Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1.1). So, why would anyone... Continue Reading →

I always appreciate when someone gets right to the point and that’s exactly what Mark did at the beginning of his gospel account: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1, ESV) Most of us know that the term “gospel” can be literally translated as “good news”, but often... Continue Reading →