New! 2011-12 study titles
September 2011-May 2012 Bible study |
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To Follow and To Serve: The Gospel of Markby the Rev. Patricia Lull
 Patricia Lull is an ELCA pastor who has served as a parish pastor, director of campus ministry in the ELCA, and as dean of students at Luther Seminary, St. Paul. Her interest in the Gospel of Mark began in childhood when she first heard these stories at St. John Lutheran Church in Fremont, Ohio, and started to imagine life in that biblical world.
She has designed the 2011-2012 Bible study for both experienced and novice readers of Scripture, challenging all to read this gospel narrative as an invitation to discipleship in the 21st century. Download information about the study here.
Lull is leading a workshop on the 2011-12 Bible study at the 2011 Women of the ELCA triennial gathering. |
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Theme verse: “Take heart; get up, Jesus is calling you." (Mark 10:49 b)
September 2011
Session 1
Jesus of Nazareth
Theme verse: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near, repent and believe in the good news.” Mark 1:15
October 2011
Session 2
Mother and Brothers
Theme verse: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:35
November 2011
Session 3
Power and Authority
Theme verse: “He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?’” Mark 4:40
December 2011
Session 4
Beyond Boundaries
Theme verse: “How many loaves have you? Go and see.” Mark 6:38
January/February 2012
Session 5
Confessing Christ
Theme verse: “I believe, help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24
Session 6
Tough Questions
Theme verse: “Take heart, get up, he is calling you.” Mark 10:49
March 2012
Session 7
Rising Expectations
Theme verse: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Mark 13:31
April 2012
Session 8
A Wholly Different Week
Theme verse: “But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” Mark 14:28
May 2012
Session 9
Go and Tell
Theme verse: “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.” Mark 16:6 |