THE GOSPEL OF MARK (Nov 2019-Apr 2020)

NOVEMBER 17, 2019 – APRIL 12, 2020

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An excellent book for new believers and mature believers alike.  This new series will journey through the life and teachings of Jesus and challenge us to follow His example.  Bring your Bibles and your neighbors as we explore this story of Jesus chapter by chapter.

April 12: chapter 16

April 5: chapter 15

March 29: chapter 14:43-72

March 22: chapter 14:1-42

March 15: Is this the END? (chapter 13)

Assignment for next week: Read Chapter 14:1-42
Questions to consider: What beautiful thing have I done for Jesus (v.6)? Who do I tell & where do I go when I am deeply stressed/troubled (v33)?

March 8: Responsible Renters (chapter 12)

Assignment for next week: Read Chapter 13
Questions to consider: What are glimpses of the End Times? How is one to be prepared for the end?

March 1: Signs of Spiritual Life (chapter 11)

Preaching today is Caleb Stout, our student intern during this school year.  Caleb is a HS senior and plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University in the fall majoring in Christian Ministries with an emphasis in sports ministry.

Assignment for next week: Read Chapter 12
Questions to consider: What “chores” does God want me to take care of?  How can I love God in each of these areas: heart/soul/mind/strength?

February 23: Learning to Think Beyond Ourselves (chapter 10:28-52)

Assignment for next week: Read Mark 11
Questions to consider: What do I have that Jesus wants to use?  What, if any, are the signs of spiritual growth and fruit in my life?

February 16: The One Thing (chapter 10:1-27)

Assignment for next week: Read Mark 10:28-52
Questions to consider: What is Jesus’ definition of greatness? Am I asking Jesus something He doesn’t have planned for me?

February 9: Beyond Belief (chapter 9)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 10
Questions to consider: What is God’s ideal for love and marriage?What does God want of us beyond keeping the commands?

February 2: The Cross Factor (chapter 8)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 9
Questions to consider: What kind of transformation does God desire? What does He want to reveal? How closely are you listening to Him?

January 26: The Troubled Man (chapter 7)

This week our Youth Discipleship Coordinator, Pastor Dylan Stillman, takes over at the pulpit as we continue our study of the book of Mark.

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 8
Questions to consider: Who do YOU say Jesus is? What is Jesus perspective of the cross for Him and for us?

January 19: Jesus Steps In (chapter 6:33-56)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 7
Question to consider: Where in the chapter do you see Christian community in action?

January 12: A Place of Rest (chapter 6:1-32)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 6:33-56

January 5, 2020: Hope for the Hopeless (chapter 5)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 6:1-32

December 29: Listen UP (chapter 4)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 5

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December 22: Christmas Service

This week we take a break from our study of Mark to focus on the birth of our Lord and Savior.

December 15: A New Family (chapter 3)

Assignment for 2 weeks: Read chapter 4 Next Sunday will be our special Christmas service

December 8: The Deeper Need (chapter 2)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 3

December 1: Purpose of Miracles (chapter 1)

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 2

November 24: Responding to Jesus (chapter 1)

Assignment for next week: Reread chapter 1

November 17: Mark – The Person, Power & Authority of Jesus Revealed

Assignment for next week: Read chapter 1