FOCUSed15 Podcast – Episode #6 (Season 2)

Have you every wondered why we have four tellings of the life of Christ (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) instead of just one? Do you know what the commonalities are between them? Their differences? In today’s 15 minute episode, Chris and I tackle what you need to know about the Gospel of Mark. As the shortest Gospel—and the first written—the book of Mark is a great place to start if you want to study more about the life of Christ. Listen in to this quick 15 minute podcast episode to learn more about the book of Mark.

I’m listening to this 15 minute podcast episode: What do I need to know about the Gospel of Mark?

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT:

• When the Gospel of Mark was written and why the date is important
• Who Mark was and how he’s connected to the apostles
• What a Synoptic Gospel is
• Who Mark’s audience was and his main purpose for writing his book
• The distinction between an apostle and a disciple

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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• What do I need to know about the Gospel of Matthew? (Episode 4, Season 2)

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

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• Exalting Jesus in Mark – In my WORDsearch library and Chris’ shelf
• The New International Commentary on the New Testament * – On Chris’ shelf
• The Pillar New Testament Commentary * – We own others in this series
• New International Version Application Commentary * – Recommended to students by Chris’ seminary professor (as well as the rest with an *)
• ESV Study Bible – A great resource for any book of the Bible. Includes all the basic info you would need to know about a book (author, audience, aim) and more.

SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK:

• Desiring God Library
• Radical.net (David Platt)

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