Mark

MARK by Paul R. McReynolds is an out-of-print study guide published by Standard Publishing Company that will be used by an adult Sunday School class at the church where I worship. If additional copies can be found, I heartily recommend this book for a 13 week study of the New Testament book MARK.

Mark is generally accepted as the first Gospel account written, probably 30 years or so after the death and resurrection of Jesus. Mark is generally considered by scholars to be Peter's close friend and learned the details of Jesus' teachings and life from Peter (and Peter's many sermons to fellow believers). Mark wrote his Gospel to preserve the teachings and events of Jesus' life. This Standard Bible Study is a handy reference to the study of the Gospel of Mark. The author discusses the book by chapter and sometimes by verse. Difficult verses are explained and understanding is gleaned. This is a good starting point for any student of the Bible who wants a basic bare-bones study of Mark. I found it worthwhile and a blessing to my spiritual life, and came away with a better understanding of Mark's Gospel. I recommend this study for the beginning student, although anyone who reads this study will most likely discover insights not previously realized. Jim "Konedog" Koenig