Category: Mark

The Ascension of Christ — A Conclusion with a New Beginning.. The Easter story “ends” here with Jesus descending into heaven and sending out His disciples to preach the good news according to the great commission. But, this is by no means the end of the Christian story as you will later see. In this […]

What is the great commission? The directions Jesus gave to the disciples (and us) are simple – Tell the world the good news about Him! In the passage below, Christ explains to His disciples what He wants them to do. And now, 2000+ years later, the great commission applies to all Christians around the world. […]

In this Bible lesson from Mark, two believers saw the risen Jesus. But, the disciples didn’t believe them. In this study, we’ll learn, in order to share Christ, we first have to know Him ourselves. The disciples knew Jesus personally, spent three years with Christ foretelling what was going to take place — but, they […]

During this busy season of spring break and Easter vacation planning, let’s take a pause and focus on the true Easter story. I believe you will be uplifted by the events following the crucifixion. But, most importantly, God will be uplifted too! The Celebration of Easter Many people celebrate the Easter holiday by traveling or […]

After the dark day of the cross on Good Friday, Easter Sunday comes with the rising of the Christ from the dead. The women who first arrived found the stone rolled away. Death could not hold him. Jesus became victorious over death so that we could become victorious over sin. Because He died and arose, […]

The day of Easter comes nearer as Jesus is placed on the cross. But, in three days He rises again after taking on our sin so that we may live. The continuing story of Easter is told by Mark and other apostles in the New Testament. It shows how Christ died on the cross, took […]

When Christ took his last breath, the people and His disciples thought it was all over. But now, reading the Easter story in the Bible we know that this is the new beginning, the start of the New Testament of Christ. It was given to us through the cross. And, with this sacrifice He made, […]

In this continuing story of Easter from the Book of Mark we learn that crucifixion was a disgraceful way to be executed. And, the Romans were very good at it. The convicted did not just suffer and die on the cross. He was humiliated as well. The casting of lots for the belongings of Christ […]

“For God So Loved The World, That He Gave His Only Begotten Son, That Whosoever Believeth In Him Should Not Perish, But Have Everlasting Life” ~ John 3:16 The Easter story tells us how much God loves us. Who of us would sacrifice so much for an undeserving world? This is why the events of […]

Peer pressure? Not exactly. But, there is a clear warning for us about giving in to mob rule when the pressure is on. Let’s find out why in this section from the Easter Story. In this Bible study lesson from Mark, Jesus takes the place of Barabbas on the cross — And takes our place […]

Pilate asks Jesus; “Are you the king of the Jews?” Christ doesn’t answer. Why? Find out in this part of the Easter story what God has planned for Jesus – – and for us! In this Bible study lesson from the Book of Mark, we’ll discover the character of Jesus. He even amazed the Roman […]