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Lesson OneServant of God, Servant of All (Mark 2–7)18 Activities2 Assessments
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Lesson TwoGood News and the Son of God (Mark 1, 8–9, 11–12, 15, 16:1–8)14 Activities
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Lesson ThreeSecond Exodus (Isa 40–41, 61, Jer 31)15 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourProphet and Son of Man (Deut 18:18, Dan 7:13–14, Mark 10, 13–14)14 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveAuthor and Audience14 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Lesson 1, Activity 7
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[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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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?