Fishers of Men

In 1:16-20, we see Jesus recruit "fishers of men."

What does it mean for me to be a fisher of men? How about you, dear Reader?

Personality of John Mark

The author of Mark is clearly focused on the concrete, the here-and-now. He spends little time in the abstract beyond the words of Jesus' parables.

I believe that he may have been an Inspector (ISTJ).

Generally speaking, Inspectors are not comfortable with anything that gets too fancy. Their words tend to be plain and down-to-earth, not showy or high-flown (Keirsey.com)

This describes Mark's sparse, concrete narrative. It is quite different in style (though not content) from the other synoptic gospels.

Most measures of personality type separate people into four main categories. There are four gospels.

Maybe I'll discover in further study that the other three gospels were written by people with the other three main personality types.

Chapter-by-Chapter Overview of Mark

1. John the Baptist, Start of Jesus' Public Ministry
   
2. Jesus Heals, Physically and Spiritually
   
3. Jesus Picks the 12
   
4. Jesus Speaks in Parables
   
5. Jesus Heals Again
   
6. John the Baptist's Death, Jesus Feeds the 5000 and Walks on Water
   
7. The Heart of Man
   
8. Peter's Confession of Christ
   
9. Transfiguration
   
10. Rich Young Ruler
    
11. Palm Sunday
    
12. Give to Caesar, Widow's Generosity
    
13. Eschatology
    
14. Maundy Thursday
    
15. Good Friday
    
16. Easter Sunday
    

NIV Study Bible Overview of Mark

This is my favorite online study resource. Follow the link for an excellent overview of the book of Mark.

Reviewing Mark

The best part about Mark is that it is full of stories.

I look forward to summarizing what I've experienced over the past 17 weeks.

Spiritual Health Assessment

http://www.box.net/shared/7vedblbmpy#Spiritual_Health_Assessment transcribed from the 40 Days of Purpose Study Guide. This tool has generated some excellent discussions in my community group this fall.

Overview of the Old Testament (Poetry and History)

http://www.box.net/shared/vx0hcpz94z#OT_History_Chart_Poetry_and_Hi