Miracles in Mark

by David Spell

Overview

The Gospel of Mark has long been regarded as "The Gospel of Action." It contains more miracles and supernatural phenomena than Matthew, Luke, or John. In fact, a third of Mark's Gospel is centered on the miraculous deeds of Jesus. Mark is clearly more concerned with what Jesus did than with what He said. From the vision that Jesus experienced at His baptism to the supernatural events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection, Dr. Spell will take the reader on a journey of exploration through the pages of Mark's Gospel. The miracles of Jesus are as profoundly important for us today as they were for those who experienced them. This study will help to guide readers in finding insights for their own lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621895367
Publisher:	Resource Publications
Publication date:	03/04/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	130
File size:	695 KB

About the Author

David Spell is a retired police officer. After thirty years of patrolling some of the meanest streets in America, he and his wife, Annie, have turned their attention to South America. They are involved in pastoring, training leaders, and helping plant churches throughout Brazil. David has a PhD in theology and also taught for many years at the C3 Church School of Ministry near Atlanta. David and Annie were part of the leadership team there before being sent to Brazil. David's four books with Wipf&Stock reflect a bit of his diverse background. His doctoral dissertation, Peter and Paul in Acts, was his first book. His second work was Miracles in Mark. These two books are excellent resources and Bible study tools. His next two books are autobiographical looks at his career in law enforcement. Street Cop and Street Cop Two: Reloaded contain exciting stories from his time as a police officer.
David Spell is a retired police officer. After thirty years of patrolling some of the meanest streets in America, he and his wife, Annie, have turned their attention to South America. They are involved in pastoring, training leaders, and helping plant churches throughout Brazil. David has a PhD in theology and also taught for many years at the C3 Church School of Ministry near Atlanta. David and Annie were part of the leadership team there before being sent to Brazil. David's four books with Wipf&Stock reflect a bit of his diverse background. His doctoral dissertation, Peter and Paul in Acts, was his first book. His second work was Miracles in Mark. These two books are excellent resources and Bible study tools. His next two books are autobiographical looks at his career in law enforcement. Street Cop and Street Cop Two: Reloaded contain exciting stories from his time as a police officer.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 A Sign from Heaven? 1

2 The Commissioning 4

3 The Capernaum Demoniac 10

4 Peter's Mother-in-Law 19

5 The Whole Town Gathered at the Door ... 21

6 A Man with Leprosy 23

7 The Healing of the Paralytic 29

8 A Healing in the Synagogue 34

9 Healings by the Lake 37

10 Sleeping through and then Calming the Storm 39

11 The Gerasene Demoniac 43

12 Touching Jesus in the Crowd 50

13 Waking up a Little Girl 54

14 The Feeding of the 5,000 59

15 Walking on the Water 64

16 Healings at Gennesaret 68

17 Feeding the Dogs under the Table 70

18 Healing a Deaf Mute 74

19 The Feeding of the 4,000 78

20 The Two Touch Healing 81

21 The Transfiguration 85

22 A Demon Possessed Boy 91

23 The Healing of Bartimaeus 97

24 Cursing a Fig Tree 101

25 God's Greatest Sign 107

26 The Resurrection 114

Bibliography 119

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"As with any study of Scripture, we do not just want to understand what the writer intended to say to his original audience. We also want to understand what spiritual truths lay hidden in the pages, waiting to be mined through prayer and study. This discussion will examine the miracles and supernatural experiences in both contexts. We will attempt to get the feel of what a first century believer might have felt when hearing these stories for the first time."
—from the Introduction

Editorial Reviews

"As with any study of Scripture, we do not just want to understand what the writer intended to say to his original audience. We also want to understand what spiritual truths lay hidden in the pages, waiting to be mined through prayer and study. This discussion will examine the miracles and supernatural experiences in both contexts. We will attempt to get the feel of what a first century believer might have felt when hearing these stories for the first time."
—from the Introduction

From the Publisher