Gospel of Mark Bible Study 2024
Join us for our Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark!
Our class on Mark will run from January 10 through May 15 at 11:00a on Wednesdays in Magill Hall and via Zoom. We will read the Gospel of Mark together and explore the story of Jesus Christ through the oldest Gospel. After we read the Gospel together, we will dive deep to explore issues and themes in Mark’s Gospel throughout the month of May.
Please see the detailed class schedule and readings below. You are welcome to participate whether you are new to Bible studies or returning for more! Other opportunities to study Mark’s Gospel will be available throughout the coming year as we read from the Gospel of Mark on Sunday mornings in church!
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Schedule:
Part I - Who is Jesus? (Mark 1-8:30)
| Date | Reading | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Jan--- | Intro in Study Bibles, 1:1-15--- | Introducing Mark, John & Jesus |
| 17-Jan | 1:14-3:6 | Jesus begins his ministry, conflict with the leaders of Israel |
| 24-Jan | 3:7–6:6a | Jesus and his new family, the parables |
| 31-Jan | 6:6b–8:30 | Jesus and the Disciples, John dies, The feedings and nature miracles |
| 7-Feb | Review 1-8 as desired | Who is Jesus? Summary |
No Class February 14 (Ash Wednesday)
Part II - The suffering and vindicated Son of Man, Christ, and Son of God (Mark 8:31-16)
| Date | Reading | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Feb--- | Mark 8:27–10:52--- | On the way from blindness to sight; Transfiguration, passion predictions, and healings |
| 28-Feb | 11:1–13:37 | A "symbolic end" to Israel and the World; Jesus in Jerusalem and the Temple |
| 6-Mar | 14:1–15:47 | The crucifixion of the Son of Man, Christ, and Son of God |
| 13-Mar | 16 - Epilogue(s) | Review Mark 8-16 |
No Class March 20, 27 or April 3
Part III - Special Topics in Mark’s Gospel
| Date | Reading | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Apr--- | none | the synoptic puzzle |
| 17-Apr | none | Unique to Mark |
| 24-Apr | Mark the Interpreter of Jesus | |
| 1-May | Characters in Mark's Gospel | |
| 8-May | Mark the Evangelist | |
| 15-May | Taking Mark into the World |