Mark's Gospel from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners

by Donald L. Griggs, Charles D. Myers Jr.

Overview

This useful and accessible guide provides an introduction the Gospel of Mark. It is perfect for readers who are new to the Gospel as well as those who are looking for a new perspective on its message. This guide is perfect for individual or group study.

Donald L. Griggs' popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners presented basic themes, histories, personalities, and meanings of the Bible. With this expansion of the series, Griggs offers the lay reader an opportunity to build on the foundation of that broad knowledge with a series of volumes based on the individual books of the Old and New Testaments. A leader's guide and participant section are included for each book, making each volume an excellent resource for group or individual study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664234867
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	01/18/2010
Series:	The Bible from Scratch
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Donald L. Griggs is a respected Christian educator, author, and former teacher at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, where he is currently a member of the Board of Trustees. Griggs also served for many years as a consultant to The Kerygma Group.

Charles D. Myers Jr. is Associate Professor of Religion and Chair of the Religion Department at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Part I Participant's Guide 1

Preface to Part 1 3

1 The Genius of Mark the Evangelist: An Introduction to the Study of Mark's Gospel 7

2 The Beginning of the Gospel: A Study of Mark 1:1-3:35 14

3 Jesus the Wonder Worker: A Study of Mark 4:1-7:37 21

4 Jesus the Prophet: A Study of Mark 8:1-10:52 28

5 The End of Jesus' Public Ministry: A Study of Mark 11:1-14:72 36

6 The End of the Gospel? A Study of Mark 15:1-16:8 43

Outline of the Gospel of Mark 50

Part 2 Leader's Guide 55

Guidelines for Bible Study Leaders 57

1 The Genius of Mark the Evangelist: An Introduction to the Study of Mark's Gospel 61

2 The Beginning of the Gospel: A Study of Mark 1:1-3:35 69

3 Jesus the Wonder Worker: A Study of Mark 4:1-7:37 77

4 Jesus the Prophet: A Study of Mark 8:1-10:52 87

5 The End of Jesus' Public Ministry: A Study of Mark 11:1-14:72 96

6 The End of the Gospel? A Study of Mark 15:1-16:8 106

Appendix 114

Editorial Reviews

"Mark's Gospel from Scratch is a helpful resource for group Bible study—especially for a group new to Bible study.... This guide to the Gospel of Mark sets us up for success—no matter how experienced or inexperienced with the Bible we are. All we need to do is follow along." B. L. Young, Bible Study Magazine, July/August 2010, p. 48

"Offers any curious reader a wonderful guide to the Scriptures. Everyone can learn something from studying the Bible with Donald Griggs" Patrick D. Miller, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary

"Both the eager learner and the anxious leader receive help and support." Freda Gardner, Professor Emerita of Christian Education, Princeton Theological Seminary

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