My church and home group are going through the book of Mark right now, so it intrigued me to be able to use this resource to aid discussions. This Bible study thoughtfully covers all 16 chapters of Mark in 12 structured lessons, making it an accessible guide for those new to Scripture. Each chapter begins with an introduction, followed by smaller sections of Mark, and includes "Original Meaning" and "Past to Present" segments. These provide historical context and practical applications, helping readers connect biblical truths to their lives.

Reflection questions encourage deeper engagement, and the closing prayer in each chapter offers a moment of personal connection with God. The study's simplicity makes it a nice starting point, offering insightful commentary without overwhelming new readers.

Special thanks to HarperChristian Resources and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Good study on the book of Mark. Has a lot of thought provoking questions after each section. Since Mark is the shortest Gospel in the Bible this is a great study for first time Bible study.

A comprehensive, poignant and, at times, moving commentary on the Gospel of St.Mark, possibly the most concise and somewhat enigmatic of the Four Gospels.

Divided into chapters dedicated to specific verses, the writer starts with introductions that draw parallels to our era and our modern thoughts and perceptions, continuing with extracts from Mark and analysing the meaning of the passages as relating to the Past (the time of Jesus' earthly ministry) and our Present.

Ending with moving devotionals and enriched with questions that provide food for thought and give you plenty of material for your prayer journal, this book is a valuable guide to the Christian's study of a rather unique Gospel, regardless of denomination. (I am Greek Orthodox.)

Many thanks to HarperChristian Resources and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars
This is an absolutely incredible study on the Gospel of Mark. Mark wrote a gospel so different from Matthew, Luke and John, all four men relay the same facts, yet the differences in their perspectives is one of the many things that make the Bible so compelling.
This is the first study I have done on the book of Mark. It is concise, theologically biblical and perfect for an individual or a group study. Each of the 12 chapters are broken into multiple sections which makes it is to break into multiple days per chapter or just a chapter at a time.
I highly recommend this book.



I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher.