BIB530-1 : Mark 1

Each Gospel writer presents a unique perspective with a selection of events and observations that support his theme. The book of Mark reads like a movie script. It moves rapidly through a series of visual images, emphasizing action.

In this book, we find a rich young ruler who questioned Christ about what he needed to do to inherit eternal life. Mark's Gospel includes a detail that Matthew and Luke failed to mention, "And Jesus looking upon him loved him..." This hints at the possibility that young John Mark himself may have been that rich young man.

Mark also presents Jesus Christ as the Suffering Servant. His close relationship with Peter resulted in his intimate portrait of Christ as Peter had presented it.

(2 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 8 weeks. Login and click on “All Courses” in your “My Courses” block.

Prerequisites

Required Materials

If you've already taken New Testament Survey, you already have these materials.

Audio/Video Materials – select from ONE of the following:

A workbook is suggested as an aid to your study. (not required)

Current Members

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Non-Members

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Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

  • Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
  • Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
  • Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
  • Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

  1. Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
  2. Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
  3. Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
  4. The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
  5. Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.