Women's Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark

The Resurrection of Jesus

February 28, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger wraps up the Gospel of Mark in https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2016.1-8, teaching on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how it transforms our lives. Download lesson 34 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mark-study-34-handout.pdf.

Death and Burial of Jesus

February 21, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger unpacks https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2015.33-47, explaining the extraordinary death of Jesus, the different reactions to his death, and his ordinary burial. Download lesson 33 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mark-study-33-handout.pdf.

Crucifixion of Jesus

February 14, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger • Mark 15:1–32

Dr. Michael Kruger teaches on the crucifixion from https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2015.1-32, explaining how Jesus’ suffering and humiliation are at the heart of Christianity. Download lesson 32 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mark-study-32-handout.pdf.

Jesus Alone is Faithful

February 7, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger teaches on https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2014.43-72, unpacking how Jesus shows his faithfulness through the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. Download lesson 31 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mark-study-31-handout.pdf.

Faithful Jesus vs. Unfaithful Disciples

January 31, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger explains https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2014.12-42, discussing how the contrast between Jesus and the disciples in Gethsemane shows us what faithful suffering looks like. Download lesson 30 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mark-study-30-handout.pdf.

What Will You Do with Jesus?

January 24, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger discusses https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2014.1-11, exploring how the passage paints Jesus as the “great divider,” evoking different responses from different groups. Download lesson 29 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mark-study-29-handout.pdf.

The End is Near!

January 17, 2024 • Rev. Jordan Olshefski

Guest teacher the Rev. Jordan Olshefski speaks on Mark 13, unpacking the Olivet Discourse and Jesus’ teaching on the end times and his return. Download lesson 28 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mark-study-28-handout.pdf.

God's Glory vs. Our Glory

January 10, 2024 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger teaches on https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2012.25-44, explaining how the three accounts in the passage bring attention to Jesus’s worth and glory. Download lesson 27 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mark-study-27-handout.pdf.

Setting Traps for Jesus

November 8, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger explains https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2012.13-34, unpacking how the Pharisees, Saducees, and scribes each challenge Jesus and how Jesus responds. Download lesson 26 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mark-study-26-handout.pdf.

Parable of the Vineyard

November 1, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger teaches on https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2012.1-12, explaining how the parable of the vineyard shows us Israel’s rejection of God and how Christ is ultimately glorified. Download lesson 25 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mark-study-25-handout.pdf.

Cleansing of the Temple

October 24, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger unfolds https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2011.12-33, elaborating on what Jesus’ cleansing of the temple means for believers today. Download lesson 24 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mark-study-24-handout.pdf.

The Return of the King

October 18, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger speaks on the Triumphal Entry, explaining how the events of https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2011.1-11 point to Jesus as the true king of Israel. Download lesson 23 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mark-study-23-handout.pdf.

What Does Biblical Leadership Look Like?

October 11, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger teaches on https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2010.32-52, outlining what true biblical leadership looks like and examining the consequences of bad leadership. Download lesson 22 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mark-study-22-handout.pdf.

The Unexpected Reversal of God's Kingdom

October 4, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger speaks on https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2010.13-31, explaining how life in the kingdom of God is an unexpected reversal of the values of the world. Download lesson 21 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mark-study-21-handout.pdf.

The Loving Way to Handle the Law

September 27, 2023 • Rev. Jordan Olshefski

Guest speaker the Rev. Jordan Olshefski discusses https://biblia.com/bible/esv/mark%2010.1-12, explaining the best way to understand God’s law and highlighting the teachings of Jesus on divorce and remarriage. Download lesson 20 notes https://cdn.rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mark-study-20-handout.pdf.

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