MARK 7:31-8:10 Lesson # 17 THE COMPASSION OF GOD I. Greetings: II. Introduction: In most cases a gentle approach seems best. Today in America it is called being nice. If we are not harsh, speak kindly, and can be easily moved to say words that express our feelings of pity

MARK 8:11-26 Lesson # 18 SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND A LOAF OF BREAD I. Greetings. II. Introduction: Q Have you recently watched a teacher, parent, or supervisor at work suffer with being misunderstood? If so, raise your hands. Q How many of you have been misunderstood recently? If so, raise your

MARK 8:27-33 Lesson # 19 THE TURNING POINT: THE SECRET TO THE SECRET REVEALED I. Greetings: II. Introduction: A. We come to what most scholars think is the halfway point, as well as the turning point in Mark’s Gospel. The turning point is the secret of why Jesus seems to

MARK 8:34-9:1 Lesson # 20 THE CALL TO GLORY I. Greetings: II. Introduction: Note: Last week we spoke of the key aspect of Jesus’ life. Let me refresh your memory. >>>> Read to the audience Mark 8:31. Q Did Peter like it? Why not? Q How many of you know

MARK 9:2-13 Lesson # 22 RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCES I. Greetings: II. Introduction: We are going to read about an unusual spiritual experience. It is one of the classic ones described in the Gospels. We often hear about religious experiences, but… Q What are religious experiences? Q Do you know others who