Gospel of Mark, Part 1: Chapters 1-8 (Joy of Living Bible Studies)

Gospel of Mark, Part 1: Chapters 1-8 is a 15-week study that will encourage your heart and build your faith. The study includes both weekly commentary and daily study questions on each Bible passage. Jesus was fully man and fully God! Mark was amazed by this reality. For this reason, Mark s gospel centers on these two aspects of Jesus life. The first part of the gospel (Mark 1-8) depicts Jesus as the Servant who rules. The second part (Mark 8-16) focuses on Jesus as the Ruler who serves. Jesus authority was God-given, and His ministry reverberated with that undeniable authority. Demons obeyed Him. Diseases withered at His command. He calmed wind and waves. Yet He also thoroughly understood and loved humanity. He assumed the attitude of a servant one who came to suffer and die for our sakes. In this first part of a two-part study, you will discover Jesus interactions with needy people people just like us and uncover timeless principle for today.

Joy of Living courses are suitable for both formal and informal meetings, as well as for personal study. Each lesson contains a commentary and a week s worth of personal application and study questions, leading readers to discover fresh insights into God s Word. Historical background and maps are included.