The action-packed Gospel — Jesus as the suffering servant in historical context
Welcome to Studies in the Gospel of Mark, from The Berean Post. I’m Dwaine, and this is my journey — not chasing applause, not repeating clichés, but opening Scripture as the first readers heard it: raw, disruptive, and demanding a response.Each episode we’ll walk through Mark’s
In this episode of Studies in the Gospel of Mark, we step back to look at the unique shape and voice of Mark’s Gospel. Who was John Mark? Why does this Gospel read so urgently compared to Matthew, Luke, or John? And what would the first readers — especially in a Roman context — h
Episode Notes The night before, Jesus’ ministry looks unstoppable — crowds pressing, healings flowing, demons shrieking. By any measure, this is “momentum.” But at daybreak, He does something shocking: He walks away.In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus trades applause for prayer, success for s
“Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, ‘My little d
Do Not Be Afraid, Only Believe | Mark 5:35–43 | Studies in the Gospel of Mark (Ep. 14) The house was chaos. Mourners filled the air with wailing. Neighbors pressed in. Death had taken Jairus’ daughter. But when Jesus walked in, everything changed. In this episode, we continue the
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 a
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
Mark presents Jesus as the ultimate example of humility, service, and sacrifice. In a culture often focused on self-promotion and individual success, Mark's portrayal of Jesus challenges readers to adopt a life of selflessness and love.
Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, beca
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He wa
Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. When they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled hands, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hand
Text (NKJV):“Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying,
Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and sho
Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Mark 1:12–13
And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the fu
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He wa
I was sitting in a courthouse lobby years ago—Bible in one hand, day planner in the other. Both hardcovers. Both worn. I wasn’t preaching. Wasn’t even praying. Just quietly flipping through pages.
In the very first verse of the Gospel of Mark, we encounter a profound proclamation: "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." This simple yet powerful line sets the stage for a revolutionary narrative. Understanding the Greek words used in this passage, espe
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Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and sho
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Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said
“And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts—but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tuni