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Series: Gospel of Mark · Episode 1

Why Study the Gospel of Mark?

So, why Mark? What makes this Gospel stand out? For starters, it’s the shortest of the four Gospels. But don’t let its length fool you—Mark wastes no time. From the very first chapter, he dives straight into the heart of Jesus’ ministry. There’s no lengthy introduction or genealo

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Ep. 17 Mark 6:30-44

November 8, 2025·10:04·The Gospel of Mark · Ep. 17

Welcome to The Berean Post, where we take Bible study seriously — just like the Bereans Paul commended in Acts 17:11. In today’s study, we’re looking at Mark 6:30–44, the miraculous feeding of the five thousand — a moment that reveals Jesus as the true Shepherd who both teaches and provides. Here, we don’t defend denominations — we divide Scripture rightly. We dig into the text the way the first hearers would have understood it, so we can faithfully apply it to our lives today. 🔍 In This Episod

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