The Empty Tomb (Mark 16:1-14)

The resurrection is at the core of the Christian faith. Without it, we have no hope. In this study of Mark 16, we learn...
Why the disciples were surprised when they heard Jesus was alive
How a Jewish "day" differs from a Western "day"
How we know that Jesus' body was not simply stolen and hidden
What do we do with these strange final verses in Mark 16??
A change that happens when the Holy Spirit arrives
This lesson was part of our Sunday morning Bible Study Community series on the Gospel of Mark. Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my teaching page.

Groans in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42)

Just hours before his execution, Jesus spent time in fellowship with his Father praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this lesson, we learn...
How God's children are sometimes called to suffer deeply
A quick overview of the layout of the city of Jerusalem
How the cross is the ultimate expression of God's love
The privilege of prayer in times of trouble
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The Second Coming of Christ (Mark 13)

Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? One of the most important passages in the Gospels on end times prophecy is found in the Olivet Discourse. In Mark 13, Jesus responds to the question, "When will these things be, and what will be the sign when all will be accomplished?" In this lesson, we discuss...
Apocalyptic signs that will lead up to the "last days"
Jesus' helpful analogy of labor pains
Human history can be broken up into five worlds
How should we handle differences on matters of eschatology?
The wonderful promise that believers are not under condemnation
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Jesus Clears the Temple (Mark 11:15-25)

God does not need a temple, yet he chose to establish a temple and accept our worship when it comes from a pure heart. In this study of Mark 11, we learn...
A chaotic scene on the temple mount
How you are God's temple
How Jesus' behavior is a model for righteous anger
What is the significance of Jesus cursing the fig tree?
Does does faith enable you to "move mountains"?
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I Believe...Help My Unbelief! (Mark 9:17-29)

Few things are harder for a parent than watching their child suffer. We do everything we can to protect and comfort them, but what happens in Mark 9 is almost unimaginable. In this passage, we see...
A great commotion as Jesus returns from the Transfiguration
A young boy tormented by a demon in many ways
The dangers of magic, witchcraft, ghosts, and demons in our world today
God's will to help your faith mature, like building your muscles
The most important thing is not the size of your faith, but placing that faith in Jesus alone

The Son of Man Must Suffer (Mark 8:31-38)

The Jews yearned for a Savior who would free them from Roman oppression. What they didn't expect was a Messiah who would suffer and die. In this lesson, we discuss...
What kind of Messiah did the Jews expect?
A watershed moment in the Gospel of Mark
What Jesus meant by handing Peter the "keys to the kingdom"
Jesus' surprising announcement of how the Son of Man would suffer
The moment Peter acted on Satan's behalf and earned a sharp rebuke
Thanks for listening. This lesson is part of a three month Series on Mark in our Sunday Morning Bible Study Community.

No Need to Worry (Mark 6:30-44)

The story of Jesus feeding 5,000 is well-known, but no less amazing. In this lesson, we discuss...
What makes this story unique in the gospels
God's promise to supply all your needs
Some encouraging testimonies of how God provided in hard times
Why do the wicked seem to prosper, while many believers barely scrape by?
How Jesus responds when the crowds press in
A call to trust in the Lord, wait, and watch how he works
"The LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good things does he withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Ps. 84:11).

The Unpardonable Sin (Mark 3:20-30)

God is rich in mercy, and offers to forgive whatever sin you've committed. Yet there's one sin Jesus says will never be forgiven. This passage has baffled Christians over the years, and we take a look at it together. In this lesson, we...
Share a discussion on what Jesus means by "Son of Man"
How Jesus' family reacted to his ministry
Who is "Beelzebul"?
What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
Is it possible I have committed the unpardonable sin?
Thanks for listening. This lesson was taught during our Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study. We are currently studying through the Gospel of Mark and invite you to join us Sundays at 9am.

A Leper is Made Clean (Mark1:35-45)

In ancient times, lepers were social outcasts and a threat to public health. But on one occasion, a leper broke etiquette and walked straight toward Jesus. Even more surprising, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. Last Sunday, in our Bible Study Community, we looked at this remarkable story in Mark 1:35-45. In this passage, we learned...
How Jesus balanced a busy ministry life with private devotion to his Father
What was Jesus' top priority in ministry?
A bit of background on leprosy
A spiritual lesson how Jesus can cleanse each one of us
The reason Jesus' warned, "say nothing to anyone!"
Thanks for listening. This lesson is part of our weekly median adults Bible Study Community. Our class is aimed at those in their 30s-50s, but all are welcome to stop by the Fellowship Hall at 9am on Sundays at Immanuel Baptist.

The Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:1-13)

Every relationship has some kind of introduction. Mark is a great place to start if you want to know more about Jesus. In this lesson, we learn...
Why we all should study Mark's Gospel
What makes Mark different from the other gospels
What does it mean that Jesus is the "Christ"?
How baptism of the Holy Spirit takes place in the life of a believer
Thanks for listening. This is our opening study from our Sunday morning Bible Study Community on The Gospel of Mark. If you live in the Highland area, we invite you to join us Sundays at 9am in the IBC Fellowship Hall.