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2. The Greatest Story Ever Told
How To Read And Understand THE GOSPEL OF MARK
(Part 1)

3. Bible Bowl Rules February 27
Bibles CLOSED! (ESV)
Level 1 -- Qualifying Round
20 questions seconds each
Teams of three (any grade)
Level 2 -- Competition Round
20 questions seconds each
Top 5 teams from each grade
Level 3 -- Championship Round
Top team from each grade
Prize: Team Trophy and $10 Gift Cards!

4. Ten Types Of Biblical Literature
Old Testament Narratives (1 Samuel)
New Testament Narratives (Acts)
Gospels (Mark)
Parables (The Prodigal Son)
Epistles (Ephesians)
Law (Deuteronomy)
Prophets (Daniel)
Psalms
Wisdom (Proverbs)
Revelation

5. Big Words, Important Words
Hermeneutics: The science and art of biblical interpretation.
General Hermeneutics: Study of rules that are true for interpreting all of Scripture
Special Hermeneutics: Study of rules that apply when interpreting specific types of Scripture (Parables, prophecies, etc.)
Exegesis: Using hermeneutics to reach a correct understanding of Scripture.

6. Introduction to The Gospels
Four Stories About Jesus
Matthew, Mark, Luke (“Synoptics”)
John
Four “Evangelists”
Drew from the same collection of teachings by Jesus
Guided by the same Spirit as they wrote
Addressed different communities and concerns
Three Goals of Each Gospel
Record the facts about Jesus
Recall the teaching of Jesus
Bear witness to Jesus

7. Two Keys For Reading The Gospels
Think horizontally
Consider parallel events in other Gospels
Think vertically
Consider both historical contexts
Life and ministry of Jesus
Purposes of Gospel writer

8. Background Facts: Mark
Author: John Mark (interviews with Peter)
Audience: Persecuted Christians in Rome
Structure
Chapters 1-8: Ministry in Galilee
Peter’s confession of Christ (8:39)
Chapters 9-16: To Jerusalem and the cross
Style
Short
More action, less teaching
Vivid details

9. Mad Gab Mania! Sample: Weenie Toot Hawk Vowel Hint I’m Stay
May Cane Aim Foyers Elf
Thou Sundial Undress Sing

10. Responses to Jesus: BELIEF
Paralyzed man and his friends (2:1-5)
Woman with chronic bleeding (5:25-34)
Gentile woman with demon-possessed daughter (7:24-30)

11. Responses to Jesus: CONFUSION
Puzzled by his parables (4:10-13)
Scared in the storm (4:40)
Muddled in ministry (6:37)
Clueless about crucifixion and resurrection (9:9-10)

12. Responses to Jesus: OPPOSITION
Religious leaders
Slander (3:22)
Traps (12:13-17)
Murder (3:1-6)
Family (3:20-21) and neighbors (6:1-3)
Disciples
Judas betrays him (14:10-11)
Disciples desert him (14:43-50)
Peter denies him (14:66-72)

13. Savior With A Secret Identity
A surprising strategy for evangelism
Silenced the evil spirits (1:24-25; 3:11-12)
Hushed those who were healed
Leper (1:40-45)
Parents of girl raised from the dead (5:42-43)
Deaf/mute man (7:32-36)
Demanded that his disciples keep quiet (8:29-30)
A good reason for being secretive
Who is this man?
“Truly this man was the son of God!” (15:39)

14. Starting Point 2011 (seniors)
14 chairs
16 chairs
podium
Table for water/OJ
table
Table for coffee/food
Starting Point 2011 (seniors)