Category: Mark

These verses from Mark Mark 5:1-20 show how Christ casts evil from the demon possessed man. This story about the herd of pigs contains many side lessons we can learn. It shows the power of God – and the compassion He has for mankind. The demon possessed man lived in the Gerasenes region. Jesus and the […]

When Jesus calms the storm in Mark, the saga just begins. There are several areas of study in this Bible lesson. So, we will look at a couple today. “Be Still” – Simple Words with Powerful Results Asleep in the boat, the frightened disciples who are caught in a terrible squall, wake Jesus . He […]

What does Christianity and mustard seeds have in common? In this Bible study lesson from Mark 4, Jesus explains how the kingdom of heaven multiplies with the mustard seed parable. Many of the disciples did not understand the story until Christ explained it. And, I also missed the point until I read over the Scripture […]

How does our spirituality compare to a seed placed in the soil? Let’s listen as Jesus explains the parable of the seed in Mark 4. Jesus often told stories (called parables) to explain His message. And, He used farming in many of these parables (rocky ground) because the people understood planting and harvesting. These verses […]

Do the “seeds” we receive fall on good soil or rocky ground? Truth is, some people hear the Word of God but do not comprehend right away. Others accept and then fall away. The parable of the four soils as told by Jesus in Mark 4:1-20 categorizes these different situations. And, we learn a valuable lesson […]

Who is the family of Jesus? Mark 3:31-35 talks about how Jesus describes His true family. And no, Christ did not shun His family in this study lesson from Mark. Yes, His mother was Mary and He loved her dearly. But, Jesus loves each of us just as much when we choose to accept Him […]

Follow Mark 3 which talks about who we will follow, Christ or Satan. And, it tells about the unforgivable sin. You’ll find the statement of “a house divided against itself..” in this chapter.  But, rest assured – Satan has no power over Christ. And finally, we have to make a decision. This Bible study portion […]

“Follow me.” This is the simple statement made by Christ which changed the world forever. This study includes how Jesus chose the 12 disciples. How Jesus Chose The 12 Disciples Today’s Bible study lesson comes from Mark 3:13-19. The book tells the story of Jesus choosing a few fishermen and a tax collector, as well […]

Yet another battle between Jesus and the Pharisees. This one concerns interpretation of Jewish law. When Jesus and His disciples gather wheat on the Sabbath, they “broke the law”. And, religious leaders were quick to grab every opportunity to catch Christ in a crime, including this one about working on the Sabbath. Pharisees were sticklers […]