Marveling with Mark: A Homiletical Commentary on the Second Gospel

by Steven A. Crane

Overview

"Who is This? Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him!" (Mark 4:41) Who is Jesus? What did he come to accomplish? And what difference does it make in the way I live my life? You will find the answers to these and other questions in this homiletical commentary by expository preacher and Bible college professor Steven Crane. The Gospel of Mark is the gospel about the good news of Jesus Christ. It is a fast-paced, action-packed book--as is this scholarly, yet highly readable commentary. Readers will gain a new appreciation for the content, the organization, and the often-overlooked writing techniques incorporated by Mark into his narrative, and will be invited to apply Scripture in their personal lives. As you read, you will investigate the true nature of Jesus Christ. While some today try to deny Christ's divinity, explain away his miracles, or discredit the authority of the Word of God--Crane handles these attacks and gives credence to the time-held truths regarding the Son of Man and the inspiration of Scripture. This volume, written in sermonic form, provides clear explanations regarding even the most difficult of Bible passages and includes study questions at the end of each chapter that are suitable for either personal or group use. Readers who have discounted the importance of Mark will be compelled to look at it with fresh eyes and will gain a new appreciation for our second Gospel. As you study, be ready to allow God to work in your life and Marvel with Mark at the person and purpose of Jesus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498272292
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	390
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Steven A. Crane is senior minister of Eagle Christian Church in Eagle, Idaho. He is also a part-time professor at Boise Bible College, where he has served since 1990. He is the author of Is Mormonism Now Christian, and co-author of Ashamed of Joseph: Mormon Foundations Crumble.
Steven A. Crane is senior minister of Eagle Christian Church in Eagle, Idaho. He also is a part-time professor at Boise Bible College, where he has served since 1990. He is married with four children and is author of Is Mormonism Now Christian and co-author of Ashamed of Joseph: Mormon Foundations Crumble.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Preface ix

Part 1 Who Is This Man? (1:1-8:30)

1 Bouncing Back (1:1) 3

2 Suspending Disbelief (1:1-15) 11

3 Inherent Authority (1:16-34) 19

4 Necessary Solitude (1:35-39) 29

5 Reckless Faith (2:1-12) 37

6 Challenging Assumptions (2:13-3:6) 45

7 Unforgiven (3:7-34) 57

8 Hearing Impaired (4:1-25) 67

9 Who Is This? (4:26-41) 77

10 For the Pigs (5:1-20) 85

11 Talitha Koum (5:21-43) 95

12 Local Yokel (6:1-6a) 105

13 Fascinated, but Afraid (6:6b-31) 113

14 Loaves & Fishes (6:30-44) 123

15 The Near Transcendent (6:45-56) 133

16 When Rite Is Wrong (7:1-23) 143

17 Table Scraps (7:24-30) 151

18 Overwhelmed with Amazement (7:31-37) 159

19 Much Ado About Bread (8:1-21) 169

20 Seeing and Not Perceiving (8:22-30) 177

Part 2 What Did He Come To Do? (8:31-16:20)

21 Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers (8:31-9:1) 187

22 Resplendent Glory (9:2-13) 197

23 Misplaced Confidence (9:14-29) 207

24 Redefining Greatness (9:30-50) 217

25 It's Just a Piece of Paper Anyway! (10:1-12) 225

26 Camels & Needles (10:13-31) 235

27 Blind Entitlement (10:32-52) 245

28 Not a Gentle Jesus (11:1-26) 253

29 Q & A, Part One (11:27-12:17) 265

30 Q & A, Part Two (12:18-44) 275

31 Keep Watch (13:1-37) 285

32 A Beautiful Thing (14:1-11) 295

33 No Ordinary Meal (14:12-26) 305

34 Pressed at Gethsemane (14:26-52) 313

35 Deafening Silence (14:53-65) 323

36 The Great In-Between (14:66-72) 331

37 What to Do with Jesus? (15:1-20) 339

38 Glimpses from the Cross (15:21-47) 345

39 See for Yourself (16:1-8) 351

40 A "Puzzling" Solution (16:9-20) 359

41 Missio Dei (16:9-20) 369

Bibliography 379