A MESSAGE TO THE STUDENT

We are about to embark on an exciting journey.  We immediately begin our trip by getting acquainted with the area of Israel.  You will learn where the major geographical features of Israel are located: the plains, mountains, rivers, valleys and a few chosen cities.  You will then take a walk through the Gospel of Mark.  It is my hope and prayer that these experiences will enrich your study of God’s Word and cause you to want to dig deeper into God’s Word.  

We will use a modern version of the Bible. We will also employee Dr. Thomas C. Briscoe’s Holman Bible Atlas as well as Dr. James Brook’s New American Commentary on Mark. 

When you complete this course you should be able to:

1. identify the major geographical divisions of the land of Israel and the major divisions during the time of Jesus.
2. Explain the Inter-testamental period in relation to the governments, cultures, and life of people in this time period.
3. Highlight the introductory critical materials to Mark’s Gospel
4. Discuss the biblical material of Mark’s Gospel from Chapter 1 to 9.
5. Discuss the biblical material of Mark’s Gospel from Chapter 10 to 16.

This workbook has been prepared especially to help you understand and learn all you can from the material. I suggest that you look over the questions for each section or chapter before you begin to read the Bible and the appropriate textbook.  This will help you understand what you are looking for.  The questions are ones which I feel will help you understand and retain some of the more important points the authors are making. You will find other materials that I have not pointed out.  

You should always have the material read and answered prior to arriving in class. This will let you know in advance what we are going to be discussing and you will be a more informed participant.  

It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit guide and teach us this semester.  Open yourself to Him and apply what you learn in your own life.  

Dr. Roy Lucas
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College