Mark Bible study resources
After reading and studying the gospel of Matthew, we moved onto Mark.
We recommend you do your own research on Mark, and make sure you share what you find in the comments.
Also, remember this was our first time reading Mark. We don't claim to know everything and are learning with you.
Here are the resources we used for studying the gospel of Mark for first time in 2021-2022
https://bibleproject.com/blog/mark-gospel-servant-messiah/
https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/intros/mark.cfm
One hour one book- Mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Ys4cmvZac
Overview Bible - Mark - https://youtu.be/5RJI1l6A06w
Bible Project - Mark - https://youtu.be/HGHqu9-DtXk
Help me Teach the bible podcast - episode 131 Derek Thomas on Mark
At a glance Bible books and authors sheets from Teach Sunday school
Mark "The Bible in 5" [34 of 49] Tim Mackie - https://youtu.be/Z_WizENcvlE
ASL | The Bible Explained: Mark - https://youtu.be/pwhAKnMnhGk
Mike Winger intro to Mark - Who wrote Mark
Bema Podcast - Mark episode in season 3
The two apps we use for cross references and seeing it in Greek or Hebrew.
Logos Bible - we studied Mark we had the free version of this
The books we bought:
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (IVP Bible Background Commentary Set) by Craig S Keener
Mark (Teach the Text Commentary Series) by Grant Osborne
Mark: An Expositional Commentary by R C Sproul
Let’s study Mark by Sinclair B Ferguson
Be Diligent -Mark by Warren Wiersbe
Mark for everyone by Tom Wright
Audios from pastors we listened to:
Derek Thomas sermons on Mark from https://www.firstprescolumbia.org/sermons
Mike Winger’s Mark playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuGenHwUdeiQ5M-uj5XW4sF
Doug O'Donnel from Westminster presbyterian church https://www.wpchurch.com/sermon-archive/category/Mark
Kevin DeYoung https://christcovenant.org/series/pastor-kevin-deyoung-archive/mark/
McLean Bible Church - Mark - some videos from them
Lori also would listen to Bible recap on some of the chapters
Those are the resources we are used for studying Mark.
Remember we are not experts.
Always check in with God first when you hear or read things.
We are here to encourage you to do your own separate reading of the Bible and then come here to watch our videos and join in on the discussions.
We are reading it chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Taking our time with it.
Overview of the gospel of Mark
Majority of scholars believe Mark was the first gospel composed.
Although just like with Matthew there is debate on the time frame, but most scholars say between 50-60 AD.
Mark’s audience:
Mark has a much different writing style than Matthew. Mark is action packed and moves quickly because his audience was Roman. They wanted to be entertained, so Mark keeps the story moving.
His audience was for gentile believers in Rome that were facing persecution.
Mark was writing them to remind of the hope and victory they had in Christ. And for non-believers in Rome to believe Jesus, is the true son of God and king, not their Caesar, and to follow HIM.
The ending of Mark is also debated - Was some of the ending part of the original or was it added later?
We feel it could of been added in later, whether it was or not it doesn't tell anything new.
But we haven't studied much around the timing of the Bible and textual criticism, so we are not experts, just sharing our journey of what we discover as we study God’s Word.
We like ending Mark with that the tomb was empty and we feel Mark wants you to see with - what will you do? do you believe?
And the extra verses don’t sound like Mark. And Mark knew how terrified a Roman would be if they claimed JESUS is Lord not Caesar.
Also Mark plays to the 4 pillars of Hellenism : competition, education, healthcare and entertainment. Mark shares stories of Jesus teaching, he heals, crowds amazed and compared to others Jesus is the winner.
And the crucifixion, Mark writes it as it is Jesus’ coronation as an new Roman emperor would have one.
Mark wants the Romans to see Jesus is who they are looking for. And this still runs true today.
Some things to pay attention to as you read Mark are:
repeating words
Jesus’ authority and power
characteristics of Jesus
suffering servant
Jesus’ actions
Follow
Jesus being alone with the Father
Immediately - how Mark uses the word
how different people react to Jesus
Bible study home workouts – Mark
Come listen to God’s word as you move your body.
We pray these scripture infused workouts bless you and your life as it has ours.
COMING SOON - ALL THE MARK HOME WORKOUT FOLLOW ALONG VIDEOS
Verse-by-verse Bible study Podcast – Mark
You can listen wherever you like to listen to podcast - Sisters and the Bible podcast
Remember we don’t read the Bible to gain favor from God or check off any boxes.
Rather see you being disciplined to read God’s word to know more about HIM.
Make sure you check out these videos too:
how we approach studying the Bible.
we read the whole Bible - our tips
The Bible translations we use to read the Bible
As God’s Word is for everyone to read, even newbies like us. Pray before you read and ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you read. Remember it is a journey and the Bible is meant to be read over and over…things will make sense the more you read and meditate on it.
We recommend you read the chapter or verses before you watch our videos. As it is important you have your own alone time with God and His word. Then watch our videos and join in on the discussions.
Thanks for being here and studying Matthew with us for the first time.
We hope this serves you in your walk with Christ.
