Studies in Mark
The posts listed here are studies in the book of Mark.
- Mark - Studies from the gospel of Mark
- With the Wild Animals – Mark 1:12-13 - April 18, 2022 - During Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness, he was with wild animals. A situation similar to Adam, but with very different results.
- The Importance of Prayer – Mark 1:35-37 - February 28, 2018 - The importance of prayer in Jesus' life is unmistakable. Should it be any less for those who follow him? Spend time in prayer each day.
- Do You Tell What Jesus has Done? – Mark 1:43-45 - July 6, 2020 - Jesus has died for us and given us a new life. The most wonderful news in the world. But do we keep it to ourselves?…
- Eating with the Sinners and Tax Collectors – Mark 2:17 - March 1, 2018 - If Jesus paid a visit to 21st century America, who would he be hanging out with? With respectable church folk? Or sinners and tax collectors?
- New Wine into New Wineskins – Mark 2:22 - April 19, 2022 - When Jesus enters into our life, he old has to go to make room for the new. It is like pouring new wine into new…
- Looking for A Reason to Accuse – Mark 3:1-2 - November 11, 2022 - The religious leaders of Jesus' day looked for reasons to accuse Jesus and discredit him. Jesus' disciples today can expect the same thing.
- Whoever Does God’s Will – Mark 3:35 - March 2, 2018 - Jesus does not abandon family relationships. But he does emphasize a more important relationship; being a part of his heavenly family.
- Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? – Mark 4:10-12 - October 9, 2014 - Why did Jesus teach in parables? It seems they were a way to teach his followers truth that was not revealed to those who did…
- Thorny Ground that Chokes the Seed – Mark 4:18-19 - May 25, 2021 - In the parable of the soils, I find myself challenged by the thorns that choke out the seed. There are so many thorns in my…
- Consider Carefully What You Hear – Mark 4:23-24 - January 6, 2021 - When you read the Bible, or anything else, let it speak to you. And then consider carefully what you hear and how you should respond.
- Who Is This Man that Can Calm Wind and Wave? – Mark 4:41 - March 3, 2018 - Who is this man who is able to calm the wind and the waves by command? Jesus is more than just a teacher and healer.…
- Tell Them How Much the Lord Has Done for You – Mark 5:19 - April 25, 2021 - As a believer, I should be willing, and able, to tell other people what the Lord has done for me. That requires no training, just…
- Tell What Jesus Has Done for You – Mark 5:20 - November 15, 2022 - You may not be able to answer every question someone might ask. But you tell them what Jesus has done for you.
- Who Is Jesus? – Mark 6:3, 14-15; 8:29 - March 6, 2018 - Who is Jesus? Is he a man, a prophet, or the Messiah? Blessed are those who recognize him as Christ, and follow after him.
- Take the Time To Be Alone with God In Prayer – Mark 6:46 - March 11, 2019 - I would encourage you to regularly set aside time to be alone with God and share with him. It will make a big difference in…
- God’s Commands Verses Human Tradition – Mark 7:6-8 - February 6, 2014 - It is easy to allow our human traditions to become a substitute for authentic worship. We should be careful to worship with God all our…
- Can Our Social Ills Be Fixed? – Mark 7:20-23 - March 7, 2018 - Our society is getting worse and worse. Can anything be done? Yes, but it will require a change of heart that only God can produce.
- The Dogs Under the Table – Mark 7:27-29 - April 21, 2022 - Jesus will show mercy to all who come to him. Even the unworthy dogs under the table who seem of no account. Jesus loves us…
- Get Behind Me, Satan! – Mark 8:33 - February 25, 2019 - Get behind me Satan! How shocking these words must have been to Peter. But how often am I as guilty, substituting my plans instead of…
- Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus – Mark 8:34 - March 8, 2018 - Jesus invited the crowd to discipleship. But not just to hang around him. His call to discipleship is to take up our cross and follow…
- Gain the World and Lose Your Soul – Mark 8:36 - September 14, 2020 - Jesus warns us about the dangers of trying to gain the things of this world and the possibility that you could lose your soul in…
- Listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son of God – Mark 9:5-7 - February 10, 2014 - Many people throughout history have had valuable things to say. But none that compare to Jesus. Listen to Jesus and what he has to say.
- To Build Three Tabernacles – Mark 9:5 - April 25, 2022 - On the mount of transfiguration, Peter wanted to honor Jesus by building three tabernacles. But God exalted Jesus above Moses and Elijah.
- Everything Is Possible – Mark 9:23 - March 9, 2018 - To the one who believes, and does not doubt, everything is possible. Nothing God calls us to do will be impossible for the one who…
- Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief – Mark 9:24 - March 4, 2019 - I believe; at least intellectually. But unfortunately, my belief does not always translate well into practical terms. Lord, help my unbelief!
- The First Must Be Last; the Servant of All – Mark 9:35 - January 20, 2020 - Our world measure greatness by power and influence. But Jesus turned that upside down. To be first, you must become last, the servant of all.
- Eliminating the Cause of Stumbling – Mark 9:42-43 - November 18, 2022 - Jesus warns us about stumbling. Be careful not to be the cause of another person falling away. And remove all stumbling blocks from my life.
- Receive the Kingdom Like a Child – Mark 10:14-15 - April 26, 2022 - We need to receive the kingdom of God like a little child. To embrace it with all that we are, fully engaged and committed.
- All Things Are Possible With God – Mark 10:25-27 - February 18, 2019 - All things are possible with God. It makes no difference who or what you are. Trust God, and follow Christ into the kingdom.
- Sight to the Blind – Mark 10:51-52 - March 10, 2018 - Jesus gave sight to many who were physically blind. But how much more precious that he will give sight to the spiritually blind.
- If You Hold Anything Against Anyone – Mark 11:25 - March 12, 2018 - Hurt is inevitable in our lives. How we respond is not. Do not hold anything against one who has hurt you. Forgive them and find…
- Do You Really Know the Scripture? – Mark 12:24 - April 27, 2022 - How well do you know the Scriptures? Are they a mystery to you? Do you have a head knowledge? Or have you made them a…
- Live a Life of Love – Mark 12:30-31 - March 14, 2018 - Of all the 613 laws in the Old Testament, which is the most important? Jesus' response was to live a life of love. Loving God,…
- The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44 - March 18, 2019 - How much we give, whether of our money, our time, or our talents, is not important. What matters is the generosity with which we give.…
- Coming with Great Power and Glory – Mark 13:26-27 - March 16, 2018 - It has been 2000 years since Jesus left us with this promise. But we should still look to his return for us with great power…
- Before the Rooster Crows – Mark 14:29-30 - May 2, 2022 - After the rooster crows, have you realized denied Jesus? Don't let that be the end. In Jesus, there is hope for the broken.
- I Was There – Mark 14:51-52 - March 19, 2018 - What's with the naked young man at Jesus' arrest? I believe it is the author of this gospel saying, "I was there". I saw what…
- Who Is Jesus? – Mark 14:61-62 - November 24, 2022 - Who is Jesus? There are many answers people give. But if you answer that Jesus is the Messiah, and give yourself to him, you will…
- Dying, He Saved Me – Mark 15:31 - March 21, 2018 - Jesus was challenged to save himself by coming down off the cross. But it was to save others that he stayed on the cross.
- He Has Risen! He Is Not Here. – Mark 16:6 - March 22, 2018 - The women who went to the tomb on Easter received the best news ever delivered. Jesus was not dead. He had defeated death and risen!
