Mark - (Lifeguide Bible Studies) by James Hoover (Paperback)

About the Book

In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve--not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. This twenty session LifeGuide(R) Bible Study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him.

Book Synopsis

In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King.

But this king comes to serve, not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. This twenty session LifeGuide(R) Bible Study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him.

LifeGuide Bible studies feature:

• A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study.
• Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study.
• "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.
• Trustworthy biblical wisdom from experienced authors.

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration, helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.

About the Author

James Hoover (MDiv, Gordon Conwell) is the organist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Downers Grove, Illinois. He has retired from his thirty-five-year role as IVP's associate editorial director and senior editor for IVP Academic. He served as IVP's in-house editor in the area of patristic studies, overseeing editorial work on the 29-volume Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, the 5-volume Ancient Christian Doctrine series, the 15-volume Ancient Christian Texts series, and the Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity.