Reading Mark | Together Through the New Testament 2010 | Week 2
So today (or tomorrow), many of us will begin reading the Gospel of Mark. If you want to read every day, you will need to read about Two chapters of Mark each day.
Wondering what to look for in Mark? Here are a few things I expect to see as I read this week:
1. Discipleship is a major them in Mark. As I read through the Gospel of Mark this week, I am going to look for Mark to teach me about being a disciple of Jesus. About being fully-committed. About following Jesus, no matter where he leads me. Mark is full of calls to radical discipleship, good examples of discipleship, examples of "discipleship failure", unexpected disciples, warnings about discipleship, and more.
2. The link between faith and salvation is significant in Mark. As I read the gospel of Mark, I am going to look for ways that salvation is linked to faith in God.
3. I will continue to look for verses that fill my heart with joy and wonder. I will also keep looking for ways I can change to be more like Jesus.
In Christ,
Brian Farone
Associate Pastor of Adults and Families
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Tiffany Shibata on Jan 19, 2010 12:15pm
Hi Brian! Thanks for blogging!
Teri Farone on Jan 19, 2010 10:21pm
I like having the theme to look for in my reading time. By the way, is James the son of Alpheus, Matthew's brother?
Brian Farone on Jan 20, 2010 2:32pm
Wow...you are reading carefully! I assume you are asking because Mark 2:14 calls Levi the "son of Alphaeus" and Mark 3:18 calls James the "son of Alphaeus." It is hard to give a definite answer. There is no other evidence in the Bible that they were brothers.
Teri Farone on Jan 26, 2010 11:25am
I finished reading Mark today (oops) and it was neat to focus on the interactions between the disciples and Jesus. Looking forward to Luke and a new theme...