Monday, February 29, 2016

getting to know Jesus in Mark's gospel - ch. 15



Mark 14

Darkness Descends

Welcome!

For the winter quarter we're following Dr. Laura C.S. Holmes, SPU New Testament professor, on a journey through Mark's gospel.  Laura has a gift for making the gospel of Mark come alive with powerful insights for walking with Christ!

Read the assigned scripture passage, then read or listen to Laura's commentary. Make sure you leave some time for the reflection/discussion questions at the bottom of her weekly commentary page.

Here's the reading schedule for the winter quarter.

Here's this week's commentary, "Darkness Descends" ...read or listen online.  At the cross, the journey ends…or does it?

Monday, February 22, 2016

getting to know Jesus in Mark's gospel - Ch. 14

Mark 14
Dinner, Distress, & Denial


Welcome!

For the winter quarter we're following Dr. Laura C.S. Holmes, SPU New Testament professor, on a journey through Mark's gospel.  Laura has a gift for making the gospel of Mark come alive with powerful insights for walking with Christ!

Read the assigned scripture passage, then read or listen to Laura's commentary. Make sure you leave some time for the reflection/discussion questions at the bottom of her weekly commentary page.

Here's the reading schedule for the winter quarter.

Here's this week's commentary, "Dinner, Distress,& Denial" ...read or listen online.  The passion narrative begins...

Monday, February 15, 2016

getting to know Jesus in Mark's gospel - chs 11-13



Mark 11-13
Teaching at the Temple

Welcome!
For the winter quarter we're following Dr. Laura C.S. Holmes, SPU New Testament professor, on a journey through Mark's gospel.  Laura has a gift for making the gospel of Mark come alive with powerful insights for walking with Christ!

Read the assigned scripture passage, then read or listen to Laura's commentary. Make sure you leave some time for the reflection/discussion questions at the bottom of her weekly commentary page.

Here's the reading schedule for the winter quarter.

Here's this week's commentary, "Teaching at the Temple" ...read or listen online.  You’ll discover a Jesus who teaches with authority a message that challenges us.

Monday, February 8, 2016

getting to know Jesus in Mark's gospel (chs. 8-10) - halfway point



Mark 8-10
The Cross of Discipleship

Welcome!
For the winter quarter we're following Dr. Laura C.S. Holmes, SPU New Testament professor, on a journey through Mark's gospel.  Laura has a gift for making the gospel of Mark come alive with powerful insights for walking with Christ!

Read the assigned scripture passage, then read or listen to Laura's commentary. Make sure you leave some time for the reflection/discussion questions at the bottom of her weekly commentary page.

Here's the reading schedule for the winter quarter.

Here's this week's commentary, "The Cross of Discipleship" ...read or listen online. It’s the halfway point in Mark’s gospel – Jesus pivots and begins to head to Jerusalem…and a cross waiting for him.