Week 1

Introduction and Overview




The Overview Outline is a snapshot view of The Gospel of Mark.  Its condensed format follows the primary lesson (online introductory powerpoint), lists suggested readings, and references two audio podcasts to engage learners; offering foundation for the text segment. The teaching resource detailed at the conclusion of the powerpoint helps learners consider Jesus' prediction, the disciples response, and teaching on discipleship as found in the gospel.

Click here for the overview outline

Primary Lesson:

Click here for the online introductory powerpoint


Suggested Readings & Podcasts: 
mentioned in the powerpoint

Click here for The Gospel of Mark - NRSV BibleGateway.com

An Introduction to the New Testament by David A. DeSilva

The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to Early Christian Writings by Bart D. Ehrman

Fifty Years of Bleeding by Musa W. Dube Shomanah


The Parables of Our Lord in Mark by Herbert Lockyer

Audio Podcast 2.2 Mark's Portrait of Jesus - Suffering Son (part 1) composed by Phillip A. Harland

Audio Podcast 2.3 Mark's Portrait of Jesus - Suffering Son (part 2) composed by Phillip A. Harland




Composed by Chaunia Chandler