The Servant King: Reading Mark Today
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Mark tells the story of Jesus simply, but with great emotional power. Paul Barnett's explanation of this Gospel will help readers understand the world of Jesus more clearly and respond to his claims on their lives with greater energy.
Part of The Good Book Company's Commentary List, this commentary has been selected because it not only deals faithfully and carefully with God's Word but is readable, practical and accessible as well.
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"Dr Barnett's work on the New Testament is valued internationally. I look forward to using this series, especially among young Christians."- Dick Lucas, St Helen's, London
Dr Paul Barnett combines practical ministry with Biblical scholarship. He is an international lecturer in New Testament studies, and has authored numerous books. He has pastored two parishes and served as chaplain at both the University of Sydney and Macquarie University. Paul Barnett was, until 2001, Anglican Bishop of North Sydney, Australia.
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Table of contents
- Reading Mark Today I
- 1. Why should we read Mark?
- 2. Why should you read this book?
- 3. Mark's story
- 4. Mark's world
- 5. Who wrote this Gospel?
- 6. Who was John Mark?
- 7. Is Mark a history of Jesus?
- Reading Mark Today II
- 8. The beginning of the gospel (1:1-13)
- 9. The kingdom of God is near (1:14-45)
- 10. The Son of Man is revealed (2:1 - 3:6)
- 11. Jesus calls the Twelve (3:7 - 4:34)
- 12. The Lord is revealed to the Twelve (4:35 - 6:6a)
- 13. Two feasts, two kings (6:6b-56)
- 14. Uncleanness (7:1-23)
- 15. Jesus in Gentile regions (7:24 - 8:26)
- 16. The Christ (8:27 - 9:1)
- 17. The mountain and the valley (9:2-29)
- 18. Journey through Galilee (9:30-50)
- 19. Journey to Jerusalem (10:1-52)
- 20. Jerusalem: The Lord in his temple (11:1 - 12:44)
- 21. The end of the temple (13:1-37)
- 22. The night he was betrayed (14:1-72)
- 23. King of the Jews (15:1-47)
- 24. The empty tomb (16:1-8)
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Additional Information
| Author | Paul Barnett |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781875861323 |
| Dimensions | 138mm x 215mm |
| Pages | 307 |
| Publisher | Aquila Press |
| No of Bible studies | N/A |
| Format | Paperback |
| Bible Book | Mark |
Customer Reviews
Excellent Commentary
This is an excellent book for those looking for a more in depth study of Mark's Gospel without going into voluminous detail. It is well written and easy to follow. Very helpful for personal study, 1-1 Bible study and leaders of small groups. 
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