Mark: 4-Week Bible Study

This 4-week Bible study on the book of Mark teaches students about the life and teachings of Jesus. This item, like all our resources, is only available as a download. MARK OVERVIEW Lesson 1 Bible: Mark 1:1, Mark 9-15, Mark 21-22, Mark 2:13-17, Mark 3:13-19 Bottom Line: Begin to understand who Jesus really is. Lesson 2 Bible: Mark 4:1-20, Mark 33-34; Mark 5:1-20; Mark 8:27-38 Bottom Line: Learn more about Jesus’ identity from his words and actions. Lesson 3 Bible: Mark 9:2-10; Mark 30-37; Mark 10:35-45 Bottom Line: Develop a clearer understanding of Jesus as Messiah. Lesson 4 Bible: Mark 14:12-25, Mark 15:33-39, Mark 16:1-8 Bottom Line: King Jesus fulfills his mission and we must choose our response. WHAT’S INCLUDED Series artwork for promotional purposes Lessons in both Word & PDF format – edit as needed and easily share with volunteers Creative, relevant teachings Engaging small group discussion questions WHAT MAKES OUR BIBLE STUDIES UNIQUE? 50% Teaching & 50% Discussion All our small group Bible studies are discussion based. Each lesson is 50% reading the Bible/teaching and 50% student discussion. They’re not 90% teaching and 10% discussion, like our other youth ministry series and small group studies you’ll find elsewhere. The goal is for students to talk about the Bible, what it means to follow Jesus, their questions & doubts, what God is doing in their lives, and so on. This format encourages group interaction, personal application, and keeps students engaged. Getting students talking about their faith is the secret sauce to a small group, and all our series are formatted with that goal in mind. The format is simple, but effective: Read a passage of Scripture. Make a point that students will remember. Ask questions and discuss it. Repeat 3-4 times per lesson. KEY COMPONENTS Biblically Rooted The Bible, like the roots of a tree, brings life, nourishment and stability to your students’ lives. Scripture deepens their relationship with God, gives them the wisdom to make good decisions, brings clarity to the problems they face, and so much more. In each small group series, students dive deep into a book of the Bible, which will firmly root them in God’s Word and provide a foundation to build their lives upon. God-Centered Relationships
 These small group series provide students an opportunity to develop God-centered relationships with others. As we read throughout the New Testament, discipleship happens in the context of relationships. The goal is to create an environment where students: know others and are known; accept others and are accepted; love others and are loved; and pray for others and are prayed for. We’re intentional about helping them grow in their relationship with God and others. HOW TO USE Small Groups If your youth group has more than 12 students, then use our curriculum as a tool to disciple students in a small group setting. Sunday School Does your church have an active Sunday School program? Our curriculum is a good fit for you. Small Churches Does your youth ministry have less than 12 students? Our curriculum is specifically designed with you in mind. Online or In Person Youth Group Use our curriculum for small groups when doing online youth group or in person. Each series is flexible enough for either option.