Mark (LifeChange)

The Earliest Account of Jesus’ LifeWhen Jesus came claiming to be the promised Messiah, the Jewish people were expecting a powerful warrior-king who would throw off their oppressors. Instead, He served the needs of the weak and suffered injury from the strong. Because He did not fit their ideal picture of a messiah, the people rejected Him. Mark’s Gospel, probably the earliest account of Jesus’ life, shows us how Jesus upsets our expectations in order to give us something better than we could imagine.LifeChangeLifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God’s Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again.Features Cover the entire book of Mark in 18 lessons Equip yourself to lead a Bible study Imagine the Bible’s historical world Study word origins and definitions Explore thoughtful questions on key themes Go deeper with optional projects Add your notes with extra space and wide margins Find the flexibility to fit the time you haveFrom the Back CoverMARK. In this, probably the earliest of the four Gospels, Mark vigorously defends the claim that Jesus was the true Messiah and that His own people, the Jews, rejected Him because He came not as the glorious warrior-king they expected but as a suffering servant. The intensity of Mark’s writing and his enthusiasm for Christ’s Gospel bring us a powerful message of salvation, inspiration, and encouragement. LifeChange Series: Christians have a lifelong goal: to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn’t always easy. But the more you know of God’s purposes for you, the more you can experience His joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange Series of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God’s Word. You’ll benefit in these important ways: 1) You’ll gain a firm understanding of the book-its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning; 2) You’ll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you are currently working through; and 3) You’ll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own-so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths.About the AuthorThe Navigators is an interdenominational, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people "know Christ and make Him known” as they look to Him and His Word to chart their lives.Navigators have invested their lives in people for more than seventy-five years, coming alongside them life on life to study the Bible, develop a deepening prayer life, and memorize and apply Scripture, The ultimate goal is to equip Christ followers to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:2-to teach what they have learned to others.Today, tens of thousands of people worldwide are coming to know and grow in Jesus Christ through the various ministries of The Navigators. Internationally, more than 4,600 Navigator staff of 70 nationalities serve in more than 100 countries.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.MarkBy The Navigators NavPressCopyright © 2013 The NavigatorsAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-89109-910-9ContentsHow to Use This Study, 5,Map: Key Places in the Book of Mark, 9,Background: Mark and His Gospel, 11,One - Mark (Overview), 15,Two - The Coming of the Kingdom (1:1-45), 23,Three - Opposition to the King (2:1-3:6), 31,Four - The Conflict Widens (3:7-35), 41,Five - The Mystery of the Kingdom of God (4:1-34), 49,Six - Signs and Wonders (4:35-5:43), 61,Seven - The Signs Continue (6:1-56), 69,Eight - A Light to the Gentiles (7:1-8:26), 77,Nine - The Turning Point (8:27-9:29), 85,Ten - En Route to Jerusalem (9:30-10:12), 93,Eleven - The Servant Messiah (10:13-52), 101,Twelve - The Final Week Begins (11:1-33), 109,Thirteen - Jesus Confronts the Religious Leaders (12:1-44), 117,Fourteen - The Second Coming of Christ (13:1-37), 125,Fifteen