The Bible in Depth

'The Gospel of Mark: Beginning the Good News'

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Leader: The Rev Cannon Chip Stokes

Through most of 2012, the Sunday readings will be from Mark's Gospel.  Mark is generally recognized as the first of the canonical Gospels to be written and thought to be a major source for Matthew and Luke.  Often described as 'an extended passion narrative', Mark moves relentlessly and quickly from the opening verses describing John the Baptist's ministry in the wilderness to the passion of Jesus.  What happens in between those two events is a powerful embodiment and proclamation of the kingdom of God in everything that Jesus of Nazareth says and does. Join us for this in-depth conversation and exploration of the stunning Gospel of Mark.

Required Books:

- Student workbook: Genesis to Revelation: Mark by Orion Hutchinson
- A good study Bible (recommended is The Oxford Annotated Study Bible with Apocrypha (NRSV)

Optional Materials:

- Mark – Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching by Lamar Williamson

Required texts are available in the Canterbury Bookstore