Let’s Study Mark (Sinclair B. Ferguson)

Description

When John Mark wrote out his 'good news' about Jesus two thousand years ago, his Gospel was a completely new kind of book. No one had ever written one before. In fact no one would have known what a Gospel was…What made the Gospel of Mark unique was this: it was not written merely as the memoir of Jesus as a great man, not even as the greatest man who had ever lived. Rather it was meant to persuade its readers that Jesus was the Son of God…Who is Jesus of Nazareth? What is the good news (gospel) about him?…This book presents us with Mark's answer.'

Features

Accessible: Each volume in the Let’s Study series mines the Scriptures to get to the root of the text, but is written in an approachable and friendly, tone, making them an excellent resource for the layperson.

Practical: The warm, pastoral explanation of the text is coupled with concise, practical, helpful application.

Designed for group study: Each volume in the Let’s Study series includes a Group Study Guide in the back of the book to help facilitate discussion—an excellent tool for leading family worship or small groups.

Endorsements

‘The whole unfolding Let’s Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word.’ — COVENANTER WITNESS

Table of Contents

PREFACE xi

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK xiii

THE PATTERN OF MARK’S GOSPEL xviii

1 In the Beginning (1:1–8) 1

2 The Messiah (1:9–13) 5

3 The Reign of God (1:14–20) 9

4 A Startled Congregation (1:21–28) 13

5 At Home (1:29–39) 16

6 A Leper Cured (1:40–45) 20

7 Only God Can Forgive Sins (2:1–12) 24

8 Legalism or Holiness (2:13–17) 28

9 Conflict Continued (2:18–22) 31

10 Lord of the Sabbath (2:23–3:6) 34

11 Hostility Abounds (3:7–12) 38

12 The Twelve (3:13–19) 41

13 The Greatest Sin of All (3:20–30) 44

14 Christ’s True Family (3:31–35) 48

15 Sowing in Different Soils (4:1–20) 51

16 Lights and Seeds (4:21–34) 55

17 Ruler of All Nature (4:35–41) 59

18 Evil’s Bondage (5:1–13) 63

19 Responses to Jesus (5:14–20) 67

20 Twelve Long Years of Weakness (5:21–34) 71

21 Twelve Brief Years of Life (5:35–43) 75

22 Rejection in Nazareth (6:1–6a) 79

23 Sent Out by Jesus (6:6b–13) 82

24 A King Enslaved (6:14–29) 86

25 The Faithful Shepherd (6:30–44) 91

26 Jesus Meets All Needs (6:45–56) 95

27 Men Without Grace (7:1–8) 99

28 Hypocrites Exposed (7:9–15) 103

29 Outside In, or Inside Out? (7:14–23) 106

30 For All Peoples (7:24–30) 110

31 The Deaf Hear, the Dumb Speak (7:31–37) 113

32 The Messiah’s Kingdom (8:1–13) 117

33 No Bread! (8:14–21) 121

34 The Second Touch (8:22–30) 124

35 Who is Jesus? (8:27–30) 127

36 Cross-bearers (8:31–38) 131

37 Transfigured (9:1–10) 135

38 What About Elijah? (9:9–13) 139

39 Man’s Failure, Christ’s Faith (9:14–29) 142

40 Understanding Jesus (9:30–37) 146

41 Sons of Thunder (9:38–42) 150

42 Christianity is Serious (9:43–50) 153

43 Divorce (10:1–12) 156

44 Children and the Kingdom of God (10:13–16) 160

45 Rich, but Sad (10:17–22) 164

46 All for Jesus (10:23–31) 167

47 Towards Jerusalem (10:32–45) 171

48 A Blind Beggar (10:46–52) 175

49 Ride on in Majesty (11:1–11) 179

50 Prophet, Priest and King (11:12–33) 183

51 The Owner’s Son (12:1–12) 187

52 The Opposition United (12:13–17) 191

53 Question and Answer (12:18–27) 195

54 The Greatest Commandment (12:28–34) 199

55 Using God’s Word (12:35–40) 203

56 A Widow’s Mite (12:41–44) 207

57 Future Events (13:1–11) 211

58 The Son of Man Comes (13:12–31) 215

59 Be Prepared! (13:32–37) 219

60 Love for Jesus (14:1–11) 222

61 The Traitor (14:12–21) 226

62 The Last Supper (14:22–26) 230

63 Jesus’ Clear Sightedness (14:27–31) 234

64 The Sacred Heart of Christ (14:32–42) 238

65 Left Alone (14:43–52) 242

66 Witnessing a Good Confession (14:53–65) 246

67 The Crumbling Rock (14:66–72) 250

68 Suffered Under Pontius Pilate (15:1–15) 254

69 Behold Your King! (15:16–32) 258

70 The Priest Sacrificed (15:33–41) 262

71 The Grave of a Rich Man (15:42–47) 266

72 Resurrection! (16:1–8) 269

73 A Later Postscript (16:9–20) 273

GROUP STUDY GUIDE 277

FOR FURTHER READING 304

Product Details

Title: Let’s Study Mark 

Author: Sinclair B. Ferguson

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 328

Binding: Paperback

Size: 21.5 x 13.7 x 2.0 cm

ISBN: 9780851517551