20 studies for individual or group use
Bible guides for everyone
The "Bible guides for everyone" series is intended for personal or group use. They are designed to help you understand the Bible in a fresh way, under the guidance of one of today’s leading New Testament scholars. Through reflection questions, prayer suggestions, and insights into the historical and cultural context of the texts, these guides will help you progress toward a richer understanding of the biblical message and the Christian life.
MARK
Put yourself for a moment in the shoes of the Jews living in Jesus’ day. They know they belong to God’s people, the nation He chose. So how is it that the land He gave them is now occupied by the Roman enemy? For many, the solution is to take up arms, drive out the oppressor, and restore the kingdom of God. They are waiting for the arrival of the Messiah who will lead them to this glorious victory. And then Jesus appears on the scene with a completely different message and the announcement of a new kind of kingdom. Imagine the shock!
These twenty studies explore the particularly vivid and dynamic portrait of Jesus and His kingdom that the Gospel of Mark presents. They will invite you to marvel, again and again, at the revolutionary power of Jesus’ works and words. What better way to understand the meaning and coherence of our lives amidst the turmoil of the modern world?
Authors: N. T. Wright and Lin Johnson