In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve—not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. This study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him.
These 22 studies from the Gospel of Mark are part of LifeGuide, a popular line of Bible study guides which provide solid biblical content and raise thought-provoking issues in an easy-to-lead format.
Getting the Most Out of MarkPart 1: Who Is Jesus? - Mark 1—8\ 1. Gospel Roots - Mark 1:1-13\ 2. Portraits of Jesus - Mark 1:14-39\ 3. Friend of Outcasts - Mark 1:40—2:17\ 4. Conflict in Galilee - Mark 2:18—3:35\ 5. Kingdom Parables - Mark 4:1-34\ 6. Fear & Faith - Mark 4:35—6:6\ 7. Understanding the Loaves - Mark 6:6-52\ 8. Violating Tradition - Mark 6:53—7:37\ 9. Who Do You Say I Am? - Mark 8:1—9:1Part 2: Why Did Jesus Come? - Mark 9—16\ 10. Suffering & Glory - Mark 9:2-32\ 11. The First & the Last - Mark 9:33-50\ 12. New Relationships - Mark 10:1-31\ 13. Blindness & Sight - Mark 10:32-52\ 14. Palm Sunday - Mark 11:1-25\ 15. Tempting Questions - Mark 11:27—12:27\ 16. An End to Questions - Mark 12:28-44\ 17. Keep Watch - Mark 13\ 18. The Betrayer Approaches - Mark 14:1-42\ 19. Betrayed! - Mark 14:43-72\ 20. Victory Snatched from Defeat - Mark 15—16\ Leader's Notes