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    Genesis to Revelation: Mark Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
    Genesis to Revelation: Mark Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
    Genesis to Revelation: Mark Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
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    Genesis to Revelation: Mark Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible

    By Orion N. Hutchinson

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    Study the entire book of Mark, starting with the beginning of the Gospel and ending with the movement from darkness to light. Some of the major ideas explored are: the master teacher, the miracle worker, down from the mountain, and the last mile of the way.

    More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold.

    This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels:

    What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session.
    What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage.
    How does the Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today.


    The meaning of the selected passages is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use.
    Updates will include:

    New cover designs.
    New interior designs.
    Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book).
    Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV).
    Updated references to New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible.
    Biblical chapters on the Table of Contents page beside session titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure in most studies.


    The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions and has a separate leader guide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbingdon Press
    Release dateMar 20, 2018
    ISBN9781501855030
    Genesis to Revelation: Mark Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible
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    Orion N. Hutchinson

    Orion N. Hutchinson, Jr., was formerly the senior pastor of Memorial United Methodist Church of Thomasville, North Carolina. He is now serving as a preacher and teacher at Epworth Methodist Conference Center, St. Simons Island, Georgia.

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      Genesis to Revelation - Orion N. Hutchinson

      The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God (1:1).

      1

      THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL

      Mark 1

      DIMENSION ONE: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

      Answer these questions by reading Mark 1

      1. What is the task of the messenger as the prophet describes it? (1:2-3)

      2. What is the main message of John the Baptist? (1:4, 7)

      3. What clothing does John the Baptist wear? (1:6)

      4. What food does he eat? (1:6)

      5. What is the first event in the life of Jesus that Mark records? (1:9)

      6. How does the Spirit appear on this occasion? (1:10)

      7. What does the voice from heaven say? (1:11)

      8. Where does Jesus go after this event? (1:12-13)

      9. What is the first message of Jesus according to Mark? (1:14-15)

      10. To whom does Jesus extend his invitation by the Sea of Galilee? (1:16, 19)

      11. What is the first invitation Jesus extends? (1:17)

      12. What is their response? (1:18)

      13. What does Jesus do in the synagogue? (1:21)

      14. What is the reaction of the people? (1:22, 27)

      15. What disturbance takes place in the synagogue? (1:23-26)

      16. What happens next at the house of Simon and Andrew? (1:29-30)

      17. What two forms of ministry does Jesus pursue as he goes throughout Galilee? (1:39)

      18. What type of person does Mark now mention as coming to Jesus? (1:40)

      19. How does Jesus help this man? (1:41)

      20. Then what does Jesus charge this man? (1:43-44)

      21. Instead, what does this man do? (1:45a)

      22. What is the result for Jesus? (1:45b)

      DIMENSION TWO: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE MEAN?

      Mark 1:1. The first verse of Mark is essentially the title of the Gospel of Mark. This verse also states the basic conviction the author wants to support with evidence from his account. Thus each word is important.

      The good news comes from the Greek word euangelion, which we also translate as gospel. The name Jesus (a revision of Joshua meaning Yahweh saves) was given to the child by his parents at God’s direction. (See Luke 1:31.) Linked with Jesus is Messiah or Anointed One (anointed by God with a special nature and for a special purpose). Other translations use the word Christ, which is actually a title, not a last name.

      Son of God refers to Jesus’ divine origin and nature and is a title inherited from the Jewish tradition. Mark writes of Jesus not just as a Son of God but as the Son of God. We will find these understandings of Jesus coming through the material that Mark remembers and records.

      Mark 1:2-11. The words quoted by Mark (1:2-3) are actually a combination of Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3. At the outset, Mark links the figure and events of Jesus’ life with the inherited and revered Old Testament tradition. In this way, the new would be seen as an extension and fulfillment of the old. Before a king or ruler would arrive, a herald or messenger would announce his coming in advance so that everyone would be ready. John the Baptist is seen as such a messenger. His call was not for physical preparations, but for spiritual ones. He urged people to enter into an experience of confession of sin. Turning away from sin by God’s help (repentance) would then result in baptism.

      John wore garments like those of Elijah. (See 2 Kings 1:8.) Elijah was one of the earliest of the prophets of great influence. John preached in the desert area between Jerusalem and the Jordan River, a distance of thirty miles. It would have been near where the Jordan River empties into the Dead Sea south of the ancient town of Jericho. Judea (Mark 1:5) was a province extending from the Mediterranean Sea on the west to the Jordan River on the east. Judea included the city of Jerusalem.

      Through baptism John uses water to symbolize God’s washing the people from sin. Moreover, he promises that the One who is coming will bring not a symbolic cleansing but an actual cleansing. This person will be a person from whom the Spirit will enter into their lives.

      The dove is a well-known symbol in Jewish spiritual history. Its role is that of a messenger of peace and hope. A dove as a messenger of peace was first seen by Noah when the dove returned to the ark with an olive leaf. The dove let Noah know the destructive waters were receding. (See Genesis 8:8-12.) The voice from heaven (1:11) affirms what Mark has proclaimed in his opening verse (1:1).

      Mark 1:12-13. Here, on the one hand, is Jesus destitute and in danger from physical and spiritual forces. (Recall Matthew 4:1-11 for details.) On the other hand, we see the supportive protection of providence meeting his need through angels. The battle against Satan and God’s protection have begun with Jesus on earth.

      Mark 1:14-22. Jesus begins his ministry through a proclamation and an invitation. Returning to his home province, Galilee, northeast of Judea, Jesus begins proclaiming to his neighbors that God has now (the time has come) stepped into their history in a special way. The kingdom of God is at their doorstep. They are to enter through turning away from evil (repenting) and by faith turning to the good news.

      The invitation is extended to the fishermen, Simon, Andrew, James, and John, as they carry out their daily tasks. Jesus meets persons and offers them new possibilities, not just for their sakes but for the sake of others. Either because this is what the fishermen deeply want or because of the attractiveness of Jesus, they immediately change their priorities and follow him.

      Jesus goes not only to his home province to begin his ministry but also to his home synagogue. There, to those who would recall him simply as a fellow who grew up here, he amazes them with his keen insight. Instead of being a means through which the authority of God’s law (the Torah) is revealed, as were the rabbis, Jesus seems to be God’s Law himself.

      Mark 1:23-34. Anyone whose behavior was strange, destructive, and seemingly uncontrollable was thought to be under the control of an impure spirit. This person, as he disturbs the synagogue session out of his perplexity, is identified by Mark as recognizing Jesus for what he is—the Holy One of God. Amidst physical turmoil, by Jesus’ command a release takes place, adding to the people’s awe of Jesus. The awe begins to spread.

      This cleansing is followed by another expression of care for persons through the healing of Simon’s mother-in-law. Now throngs with needs seek Jesus out. Mark sees even the evil forces involved in their illnesses as recognizing Jesus. His divine status was obvious even to

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