The Value of Teaching Through a Book of the Bible 

• It teaches us how to read the Bible.  
• It forces us to talk about things we would rather skip over.  

Why are we studying Mark right now?  

• Mark was the first gospel written 
• Mark is the shortest and most straightforward gospel 
• Grace’s focus on discipleship.  
  • We’re going to ask and answer the questions through this series: 
     Who is Jesus, why is he worth following, and how do we do it? 

Insights into the life of Mark  

• Mark’s boyhood home may have been a home base for the Jesus movement (Acts 12:12) 
• Mark was a ministry assistant to Paul and Barnabas (Acts 12:25; 13:4, 13)  
• Mark was a companion of Peter (1 Peter 5:13) 

Why did Mark write this gospel?  

• Mark should be read as a pastoral response to difficult times.  

4 reasons you should be excited to study Mark (Plus major themes of the book)  

1. You are ready to investigate who Jesus really is | THEME 1: SON OF GOD / SON OF MAN 
2. You sense there are supernatural forces at work | THEME 2: COSMIC CONFLICT 
3. You want to follow Jesus but too often fail | THEME 3: DISCIPLESHIP FAILURE 
4. You would like to demonstrate more faith in your everyday life |THEME 4: ORDINARY HEROES 

Next steps:  

• Visit the Mark website at www.whoisgrace.com/Mark  
• Read through Mark.  
• Pray For 8

Broadcast on:

03 Sep 2023