The Gospel of Mark depicts a Jesus of good news—and urgent challenge. The clever author of this gospel masterfully weaves together episodes that encourage attentive reading, especially if we want to understand more about the audience that first heard this book.
Understood to be the earliest of the four canonical gospels, Mark offers an uncluttered yet vivid narrative. This story of good news, challenge, and literary delight makes the Gospel of Mark a wonderful book to read together in community.
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Introduction to the Course
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Week 1: Popularity Breeds Contempt
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Week 2: What Kind of Kingdom?
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Week 3: Jesus, Thou Art All Compassion
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Week 4: Dense Disciples
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Week 5: Who is He? Who are We?
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Week 6: A Healthy Insomnia
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Week 7: A Soldier's Epiphany
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Week 8: The Empty Tomb Effect