The Gospel of Mark
Method
We will be using the Gospel of Mark to learn how to practice the inductive bible study method. Inductive Bible Study is a method of reading the bible that seeks to understand what the intent of the original speaker was to the original audience. The context of what is being communicated must be viewed from the perspective of these two parties to understand idioms, analogies and metaphors spoken out of their cultural context. Out of this study the reader can then identify timeless truths that can be brought forward into present day applications.
Why Mark?
Mark is the shortest of the Gospels and is characterized by its fast paced story telling. In many ways Mark reads like an action film moving from one scene to the next. One of the words that Mark uses to create a sense of urgency and break up the narrative is immediately. Mark is to the point and there is a definite point God is using Mark to communicate about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Steps:
Pray and ask God to reveal Himself to you through His Word
Read the whole chapter once
Go back to the beginning of the chapter and Identify the beginning and end of:
A thought
Scene
Name the scenes
In your own words:
Summarize the action in the scene
Explain why you think the group of verses you selected is the beginning and ending of a scene.
What does this scene communicate about Jesus?
How does this scene relate to the main message of the author?
