Mark 7

What information does the chapter contain? – Observing traditions of men (:1-13).  “Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.” – What defiles a man (:14-23).  “…there is nothing outside the man which can defile him if it goes into him; but the things which proceed out of (“the heart of”) […]

Mark 6

What information does the chapter contain? – Teaching in Nazareth (:1-6).  The people “took offense at Him” because of their knowledge of His common upbringing and family. – Sending of the twelve (:7-13).  “They went out and preached that men should repent.” – John’s death remembered (:14-29).  “I want you to give me at once […]

Mark 5

What information does the chapter contain? – The Gerasene demoniac (:1-20).  Jesus traveled by boat across the Sea of Galilee to the Gerasenes, where a demon-possessed man met him.  His name was Legion, “for we are many.”  At the demons’ request, Jesus cast them into a herd of swine, which ran off a steep bank […]

Mark 4

What information does the chapter contain? – Parable of the sower/soils (:1-20).  Jesus had to get into a boat to put space between Him and the large crowd.  He taught them in parables, including the parable of the sower/soils.  You know the parable.  The seed represents the word of God.  Four kinds of soil (roadside, […]

Mark 3

What information does the chapter contain? – Healing on the Sabbath (:1-12).  Jesus angered the Pharisees at a synagogue by healing on the Sabbath a man with a withered hand.  He went to the sea and continued to heal.  People from everywhere came to Him. – Choosing of the twelve (:13-19).  Jesus chose twelve to […]

Mark 2

What information does the chapter contain? – Paralytic through the roof (:1-12).  So many people gathered to hear Jesus that the friends of a paralytic had to lower him through the roof to get him to Jesus.  Jesus forgave him and healed him. – Matthew’s house (:13-22).  After calling Matthew to follow Him, Jesus went […]

Mark 1

Today we begin a study of Mark, the shortest of the four Gospels.  Unlike Luke and Matthew already studied, Mark skipped the early years of Jesus and began with John and Him already at work. What information does the chapter contain? – The preaching of John (:1-8).  John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah of one preparing the way […]

Song of Solomon

“The Song of Songs” (1:1) shows the beauty of love between a man and a woman.  The woman is the young Shulammite.  There are differences of opinion over whether the man is Solomon or if he is trying to interrupt the love between the Shulammite and a shepherd.  The book goes back and forth between […]

Colossians 4

What information does the chapter contain? – Prayer and conduct (:1-6).  Paul told them to be devoted to prayer – especially for him – and wise conduct. – Greetings (:7-18).  Paul mentioned various brethren by name who sent their greetings.  He also told them to greet the brethren in Laodicea and the church in Nympha’s […]

Colossians 3

What information does the chapter contain? – “If you have been raised up with Christ” (:1-17).  When you are raised up with Christ, there are some things you put aside (immorality, impurity, evil desire, anger, wrath, slander, etc.), and there are other things you put on (compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, etc.). – […]