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Join us for an exciting Bible Bowl event focusing on understanding the Gospel of Mark. Explore biblical literature, hermeneutics, and the life of Jesus through engaging discussions and activities. Discover the unique narrative and key teachings of Mark as we delve into responses to Jesus and his secret identity. Participate in challenging trivia and win prizes in this educational and fun event.
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The Greatest Story Ever Told How To Read And UnderstandTHE GOSPEL OF MARK (Part 1)
Bible Bowl RulesFebruary 27 • Bibles CLOSED! (ESV) • Level 1 -- Qualifying Round • 20 questions -- 15 seconds each • Teams of three (any grade) • Level 2 -- Competition Round • 20 questions -- 20 seconds each • Top 5 teams from each grade • Level 3 -- Championship Round • Top team from each grade • Prize: Team Trophy and $10 Gift Cards!
Ten Types Of Biblical Literature • Old Testament Narratives (1 Samuel) • New Testament Narratives (Acts) • Gospels (Mark) • Parables (The Prodigal Son) • Epistles (Ephesians) • Law (Deuteronomy) • Prophets (Daniel) • Psalms • Wisdom (Proverbs) • Revelation
Big Words, Important Words • Hermeneutics: The science and art of biblical interpretation. • General Hermeneutics: Study of rules that are true for interpreting all of Scripture • Special Hermeneutics: Study of rules that apply when interpreting specific types of Scripture (Parables, prophecies, etc.) • Exegesis: Using hermeneutics to reach a correct understanding of Scripture.
Introduction toThe Gospels • Four Stories About Jesus • Matthew, Mark, Luke (“Synoptics”) • John • Four “Evangelists” • Drew from the same collection of teachings by Jesus • Guided by the same Spirit as they wrote • Addressed different communities and concerns • Three Goals of Each Gospel • Record the facts about Jesus • Recall the teaching of Jesus • Bear witness to Jesus
Two Keys For Reading The Gospels • Think horizontally • Consider parallel events in other Gospels • Think vertically • Consider both historical contexts • Life and ministry of Jesus • Purposes of Gospel writer
Background Facts: Mark • Author: John Mark (interviews with Peter) • Audience: Persecuted Christians in Rome • Structure • Chapters 1-8: Ministry in Galilee • Peter’s confession of Christ (8:39) • Chapters 9-16: To Jerusalem and the cross • Style • Short • More action, less teaching • Vivid details
Mad Gab Mania! • Sample: Weenie Toot Hawk • Vowel Hint I’m Stay • May Cane Aim Foyers Elf • Thou Sundial Undress Sing
Responses to Jesus:BELIEF • Paralyzed man and his friends (2:1-5) • Woman with chronic bleeding (5:25-34) • Gentile woman with demon-possessed daughter (7:24-30)
Responses to Jesus:CONFUSION • Puzzled by his parables (4:10-13) • Scared in the storm (4:40) • Muddled in ministry (6:37) • Clueless about crucifixion and resurrection (9:9-10)
Responses to Jesus:OPPOSITION • Religious leaders • Slander (3:22) • Traps (12:13-17) • Murder (3:1-6) • Family (3:20-21) and neighbors (6:1-3) • Disciples • Judas betrays him (14:10-11) • Disciples desert him (14:43-50) • Peter denies him (14:66-72)
Savior With A Secret Identity • A surprising strategy for evangelism • Silenced the evil spirits (1:24-25; 3:11-12) • Hushed those who were healed • Leper (1:40-45) • Parents of girl raised from the dead (5:42-43) • Deaf/mute man (7:32-36) • Demanded that his disciples keep quiet (8:29-30) • A good reason for being secretive • Who is this man? • “Truly this man was the son of God!” (15:39)
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