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The Gospel of Mark

  1. Lesson One
    Servant of God, Servant of All (Mark 2–7)
    18 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Good News and the Son of God (Mark 1, 8–9, 11–12, 15, 16:1–8)
    14 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Second Exodus (Isa 40–41, 61, Jer 31)
    15 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Prophet and Son of Man (Deut 18:18, Dan 7:13–14, Mark 10, 13–14)
    14 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience
    14 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Grab your Workbook Journal!

[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

Many of Mark’s stories are interconnected by some thematic element. You might call the inner episode a “sandwiched story.” Look at the three examples below and after each one, write down what you think the sandwiched story contributes to the common theme. 

  1. 5:21-24 – Jairus asks Jesus to heal his dying daughter.

SANDWICHED STORY: 5:23-24 – Hemorrhaging woman touches Jesus’ clothing.

5:33-42 – Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter to life.

  1. 11:12-14 – Jesus curses a fig tree outside of Bethany.

SANDWICHED STORY: 11:15-19 – Jesus expels traders from the Temple.

11:20-25 – Fig tree withers; faith encouraged

  1. 14:1-2 – Chief priests want to arrest and kill Jesus.

SANDWICHED STORY: 14:3-9 – Woman anoints Jesus at Bethany.

14:10-11 – Judas arranges to betray Jesus to the chief priests.

  1. Another device Mark uses is the weaving together of miracles and teaching. How would you describe the common theme(s) in Mark 7:31–8:30?