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Mark Commentaries & Sermons

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John Mark
  Acts 12:12+
Matthew Luke

MARK: THE SERVANT JESUS


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Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
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THE LIFE OF CHRIST SHOWING COVERAGE BY MARK (SHADED AREA)


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MARK COMMENTARY
VERSE BY VERSE
COMPILED BY BRUCE HURT,M.D.

Completed October 16, 2020

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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. For hundreds of other commentaries and books that can be borrowed see Christian Commentaries Online. 

Invitation to Mark : a commentary on the Gospel of Mark, with complete text from the Jerusalem Bible by Achtemeier, Paul J

Exalting Jesus in Mark - Daniel L. Akin. Conservative. Evangelical. 

Exploring the Gospels : Mark - Jerry Vines. Well-known expository Baptist preacher and thus sounds like material that was preached in a series of sermons. Not bad, but not that deep. Generally verse by verse. Might give you some preaching or teaching ideas. Conservative. Evangelical. 

Read, Mark, learn by John Blanchard (Simple introduction to Gospel of Mark)

Wycliffe Bible Commentary Burdick, Donald W. “Mark,” in Wycliffe Bible Commentary, ed. C. F. Pfeiffer and E. F. Harrison. Chicago: Moody, 1962. 1,525 pp.

Rosscup - A careful New Testament scholar from Conservative Baptist Seminary, Denver, is the author. He has provided a solid, well-organized and knowledgeable study from a conservative, premillennial viewpoint. Though brief it is worth the time.

The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary - This version has no time restriction but only has the NT. 

The Gospel according to Mark : an introduction and commentary by Cole, R. A. (R. Alan),

Cyril Barber - Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990. First published in 1961. A comparison of the expository sections of the two editions shows little change. The introduction, however, focuses on new work done in Markan studies over the last 30 years, and this is where Cole's contribution is truly remarkable. This commentary will continue to be of help to lay Bible students. Recommended.

James Rosscup - A minister in the Church of Southeast Asia wrote this evangelical study, concluding for Markan priority (p. 47) yet not for any direct literary dependence but Matthean, Markan and Lukan “use of the same, or similar tradition blocks” (p. 48). The commentary itself is provided with a 4-pp. outline set down at the outset and is terse but knowledgeable. Cole sees the Olivet Discourse as referring directly to the destruction of Jerusalem in A. D. 70, though he acknowledges that the meaning reaches on to later fulfillment also (p. 203), a double fulfillment of the same words.

Tim Challies - This is the most concise of the commentaries listed here (though it is still 340 pages) and will necessarily be limited by its size. However, smaller, more readable commentaries do have their place and the experts agree that this one is an excellent addition to any library. This or Edwards’ volume would likely be the best choice for the non-pastor.

Tim Matheson (Ligonier) - The Tyndale commentaries are non-technical and introductory-level commentaries, but they are surprisingly consistent in their high level of quality. Cole’s commentary on Mark is a good example.

The Gospel according to Saint Mark : an introduction and commentary by Cranfield, C. E. B

James Rosscup - One of the finer commentaries on Mark by the famous exegetical scholar from The University of Durham in Scotland. Cranfield is quite helpful on the Greek text, word meanings, customs etc., and is clear, insightful, and refreshing to those who believe in the historical veracity of words and events in Jesus’ ministry.

Tim Challies - This is the oldest commentary in the list (and do remember that I am focusing on newer commentaries since most of the older ones are now available for free). This one receives the highest commendation from Derek Thomas. Meanwhile, Westminster Seminary’s Dan McCartney summarizes what most people want us to know about it: “A little dated, but handy and dependable.” Carson points out that it speaks to a commentary’s quality when it remains in print fifty years after initial publication. Indeed.

The Gospel of Mark by Earle, Ralph 

James Rosscup (referring to Everyman’s Bible Commentary which is not the same one above) - Here is a brief conservative survey by a professor (then) at the Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO. Earle is usually helpful. At times he is overly general, not nailing things down as on the identity of the second and third soils in Mark 4; at other times he commits himself, as in expecting a yet future, final fulfillment of the “abomination of desolation” in Mark 13.

The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A -  This resource will give you very interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages. 

The Gospel according to Mark by Edwards, James R - Only 44 pages. Not his highly regarded commentary on Mark.

Article by Edwards - The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark - JETS 37, 1994

The Gospel of Mark : an exposition by Erdman, Charles R.

Rosscup - Concise treatments are given to each of the N. T. books. The main value of the set lies in its clear synthesis which helps the student grasp the flow of thought as he moves through a book. Erdman possessed a lucid writing style. He was amillennial.

The Gospel of Mark : a Commentary on the Greek text by France, R. T (New International Greek Testament Commentary)

James Rosscup - A noted scholar has an apt comment beginning his Introduction, that a commentary should be on the biblical book, not about commentaries on Mark (1), issues in Mark and not all the issues scholars can raise. Still, his footnotes cite many where he can draw help. He assumes that Mark wrote this gospel (6–9). He packs in much learning to shine light on verses, but with all due respect his ideas have misguided him to have Christ’s enthronement to have kingly, universal and eternal dominion here and now be the meaning of texts that are about Christ’s coming at the Second Advent (8:38; 13:26; 14:62, cf. pp. 32, 342–43, 534–35, 610–13). France has a good summary of textual evidence for excluding Mark 16:9ff. (685–88).

Tim Challies ranks this his #1 on Mark - Most commentators on commentaries reserve the top spot for France’s volume (Note that he has also written a top-five commentary on Matthew). While the NIGTC is more scholary than most other series, and requires at least some knowledge of Greek, D.A. Carson says it is still “remarkably accessible and includes a healthy mix of history, theology, social context, even warmth.” By way of context, I have rudimentary knowledge of Greek (one year of university-level) and find that I am able to make my way through these commentaries, though with some difficulty at times

Tim Matheson (Ligonier) - In my opinion, R.T. France has not only written the best commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, he has also written the best commentary on the Gospel of Mark. The New International Greek Commentary series is technical and does require a knowledge of the Greek language. For those who need something less technical, I suggest the commentaries by Lane, Strauss, and Edwards listed below.

A Theology of Mark's Gospel : Good News Aabout Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God by Garland, David E

Cyril Barber (this critique relates to the NIV Application Commentary by Garland) - The NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1966. Possesses the criteria of a good lay person’s commentary. Pays close attention to interpretative issues, and ably bridges the gap between the era of the NT Gentile church and our own time. Using the historic present tense, Garland causes the events in Christ’s life to take on a vivid, contemporary flair. Footnotes direct the student to both primary and secondary source material.

Mark : A Commentary on His Apology for the cross by Gundry, Robert H. 

Cyril Barber - This is one of the most detailed and technical commentaries on Mark’s gospel, and according to the publishers, the fullest and most precise in any language. It stresses the literary features of the text, but also states that Mark’s material stands somewhere toward the middle of the continuum between biography and mythology, between what is historically accurate and what is fictional. In approaching the text of Mark, Gundry turns from form- and redaction-criticism (both of which Gundry considers to be inappropriate when studying Mark) and treats the text as it stands. He pays close attention to a variety of literary devices: word order, chiasm, inclusio, asyndeton, and Mark’s use of the historic present tense. This work is remarkable for its erudition. It will be consulted by scholars for years to come. It is also hoped that preachers will be able to cull information from its 1069 pages.

James Rosscup - Cf. Gundry on Matthew for his view about midrash. Here, again, he offers prolific bibliography (32 pp.) and commentary so prolonged that details at times are user unfriendly for many, and it can be hard to locate individual verses in the pages of “Notes.” Gundry presents Jesus in His success yet in His self-denial and suffering unto the cross, a perspective so different from today’s health-and-wealth idea of discipleship (cf. 2–3). Explanation of details is ponderous, giving the patient much to consider. Frequent statements may be grasped only by an inner circle of scholars (cf. the first note on 39), and some will recoil at misleading claims such as one that Mark’s not mentioning disciples receiving the Spirit shows that Mark is “not interested in” this (38). A writer does not have to include every detail in which he has an interest! Gundry shows the future Second Advent context of certain predictions in Mark 13, but one must read with great alertness and sometimes re-reading to follow him. Overall, teachers, more studious pastors, and advanced students will find much stimulation in the thorough comments, as on issues in 4:26–29.

Mark : a Self-Study guide by Jensen, Irving - Master teacher in the area of inductive Bible study, therefore worth checking. 

Studies in the Gospel of Mark by Kent, Homer Austin

Book of Mark : a life-changing story by Lucado, Max

Mark : a new translation with introduction and commentary (The Anchor Bible) Mann, Christopher Stephen.

Cyril Barber - The author boldly champions the priority of Matthew and Luke, but errs in assuming that Mark's gospel is merely a digest of the former two. His Introduction is very thorough, and should stimulate fresh discussion on the theme of this gospel. Valuable philological data is included from a variety of sources, and O'Callahan's thesis is tested in the discussion of 6:53-56 and elsewhere. The comments on the text are very brief, but the notes are full and have bibliographic references interspersed throughout. Of particular value to seminarians.

James Rosscup - Basically a liberal work but often profitable in technical aspects and thoroughness. He surveys scholarly thinking on Mark and reviews approaches of recent years. His bibliographies are valuable, and he frequently has good input on Greek grammar, words, customs in Jesus’ day, etc. In his mind, Mark is the third gospel to be written, and all three synoptics date before A. D. 70.

Mark : the humanity of Christ by MacArthur, John - Only 132 pages - This is not his full commentary on the Gospel of Mark. 

Mark, evangelist and theologian by Martin, Ralph P

Cyril Barber - A scholarly assessment of the scope of Mark's gospel with a suggestion for a new purpose and Sitz im leben.

The Communicator's Commentary. Mark by McKenna, David L. (Now published as Preacher's Commentary Series) Generally helpful for preaching and teaching.

The Gospel according to Mark C F D Moule (1965)

The Servant Who Rules Mark 1-8 by Stedman, Ray C Always worth consulting his practical sound commentary. 

Cyril Barber -  An impressive treatment of Mark 1:1-8:26. Stedman stands in the tradition of Merrill Unger when it comes to hermeneutics and the application of the text to life. In this work Christ is presented as the believer's model, and through the unfolding of each scene in the narrative, Stedman shows how that may be accomplished. Recommended.

The Ruler Who Serves Commentary on Gospel of Mark by Stedman, Ray C. Always worth consulting his practical sound commentary. This work is volume 2 on Mark 8:27-16:20. 

Cyril Barber - A beautiful, thematic exposition of Mark 8:27-16:20. Well deserving of a place in every preacher's library. Warmly recommended

General Articles, Matthew, Mark by Turlington - Broadman Bible Commentary

Mark : a Study Guide commentary by Vos, Howard Frederic

Cyril Barber - A well-reasoned, thematic study that proves again that sometimes the most valuable things come in small packages. Of great value to laypeople who desire to obtain a good grasp of this material.

Be Diligent (Mark) by Wiersbe, Warren - His comments are usually excellent.

Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.

Windows on the Parables by Wiersbe, Warren

Mark in the Greek New Testament for the English reader by Wuest, Kenneth - He is always worth checking for practical insights on the Greek words.

James Rosscup - This is a verse-by-verse evangelical, expository work which deals with the Greek text but does so in a way which the English reader can follow though he does not know Greek. It is a good book to give to a layman who is serious about studying Mark, and also helpful to the pastor or teacher.

Interpreting the Parables by Blomberg, Craig

Chronological and Background Charts of the NEW TESTAMENT - Pdf - D Wayne House - outstanding compilation of charts - check this one out!. This book can also be borrowed = Chronological and background charts of the New Testament

STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE, BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS

KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use  it. No copy and paste. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective.  User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings

Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective (pre-millennial)  user reviews 

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne; 917 ratings Very helpful notes. Conservative. This resource has no limitations. In order to copy and paste use the theater view. 

The Word in life Study Bible - Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking the very informative notes. (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)

New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews 

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. 

The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary - This version has no time restriction but only has the NT. To copy and paste use the theater view. 

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes for well known creationist. 45 ratings

The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

Believer's Bible Commentary by MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Millennial. Often has devotional bent. 

Dr. John MacArthur, Jr. - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."

Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

Life Application Study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages.  424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion. 

NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The NIV study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative.  216 ratings

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W - Can be useful for teaching and preaching. 

Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. 

Eerdmans' family encyclopedia of the Bible (1978) 344 pages

Eerdmans' handbook to the Bible (1983) 688 pages 

The Lion handbook to the Bible - (1999) 822 pages. This resource is absolutely loaded with very nice color pictures and charts.

Tyndale handbook of Bible charts & maps by Wilson, Neil  

Bible handbook and A-Z bible encyclopedia

International children's Bible field guide : answering kids' questions from Genesis to Revelation by Richards, Larry

The illustrated guide to Bible customs & curiosities by Knight, George W. (George William), 

Today's handbook of Bible times & customs by Coleman, William L

The Shaw pocket Bible handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.

"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking! 

Unger's Commentary on the Old Testament (Volume 2 - Isaiah - Malachi) by  Unger, Merrill Frederick, 1909- (1981) 972 pages.

Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary - New Testament - 552 pages. (2002) See user reviews.

The new Unger's Bible dictionary by Unger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-

Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book survey by Unger, Merrill Frederick

The parallel New Testament and Unger's Bible handbook : produced for Moody monthly by Unger, Merrill  (1975) 744 pages 4 ratings

The Hodder Bible handbook by Unger, Merrill 

Nelson's expository dictionary of the Old Testament by Unger, Merrill 

Kregel Bible handbook : a full-color guide to every book of the Bible by Kerr, William 3 ratings

The new encyclopedia of Christian quotations by Water, Mark

Zondervan handbook to the Bible

Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary  - Matthew, Mark, Luke

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels

Dictionary of Paul and his letters   180 ratings IVP Series

The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. Following the format of its highly successful companion volume, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, this Dictionary is designed to bring students, teachers, ministers and laypeople abreast of the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship. No other single reference work presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background and scholarship. In a field that recently has undergone significant shifts in perspective, the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters offers a summa of Paul and Pauline studies. In-depth articles focus on individual theological themes (such as law, resurrection and Son of God), broad theological topics (such as Christology, eschatology and the death of Christ), methods of interpretation (such as rhetorical criticism and social-scientific approaches), background topics (such as apocalypticism, Hellenism and Qumran) and various other subjects specifically related to the scholarly study of Pauline theology and literature (such as early catholicism, the center of Paul's theology, and Paul and his interpreters since F. C. Baur). Separate articles are also devoted to each of the Pauline letters to hermeneutics and to preaching Paul today.

Dictionary of the later New Testament & its developments 71 ratings IVP Series

The third of IVP's critically acclaimed series of dictionaries of the New Testament provides focused study on the often-neglected portions of the New Testament: Acts, Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. Furthermore, its scope goes beyond the life of the New Testament church to include the work of the apostolic fathers and early Christianity up through the middle of the second century.

Dictionary of New Testament background 79 ratings IVP Series

 In a time when our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world has grown by leaps and bounds, this volume sets out for readers the wealth of Jewish and Greco-Roman background that should inform our reading and understanding of the New Testament and early Christianity. The Dictionary of New Testament Background takes full advantage of the flourishing study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and offers individual articles focused on the most important scrolls. In addition, the Dictionary encompasses the fullness of second-temple Jewish writings, whether pseudepigraphic, rabbinic, parables, proverbs, histories or inscriptions. Articles abound on aspects of Jewish life and thought, including family, purity, liturgy and messianism. The full scope of Greco-Roman culture is displayed in articles ranging across language and rhetoric, literacy and book culture, religion and cults, honor and shame, patronage and benefactors, travel and trade, intellectual movements and ideas, and ancient geographical perspectives. No other reference work presents so much in one place for students of the New Testament. Here an entire library of scholarship is made available in summary form. 

DANNY AKIN
SERMONS ON
GOSPEL OF MARK

54 sermons preached at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church 2011-2012 - over 600 pages of exposition! You can also borrow his book Exalting Jesus in Mark. 

HENRY ALFORD
The New Testament for English Readers
Mark Commentary

Read Alford's fascinating brief biography and Phil Johnson's related comments

James Rosscup writes that Alford's series on the New Testament "contains much that is valuable in the Greek New Testament...though all of the Greek New Testament words have been changed to English throughout." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (see his comments in following entry on Alford).

Editorial Note: If you are not proficient in Greek, you will find this work considerably more useful than the following work by Alford, because in this volume he translates the Greek and Latin into English. While the "The Greek New Testament" is longer (e.g., English version of 1John = 66 pages compared to Greek version = 94 pages in part because the latter includes comments of more technical nature), the substance of the commentary is otherwise similar to that found in the "NT for English Readers".

HENRY ALFORD
The Greek New Testament
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Alford was a Calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not dispensational. He takes a literal interpretation of the thousand years in Rev. 20 and has a famous quote there, is strong on sovereign election as in Ro 8:29, 30 and 1Pe 1:2, but, unfortunately, holds to baptismal regeneration in such texts as Titus 3:5 and John 3:5. He shows a great knowledge of the Greek text and faces problems of both a doctrinal and textual nature." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

John Piper writes ""When I’m stumped with a...grammatical or syntactical or logical [question] in Paul, I go to Henry Alford. Henry Alford...comes closer more consistently than any other human commentator to asking my kinds of questions."

Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

PAUL APPLE
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

WILLIAM BARCLAY
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark
Daily Study Bible

D Edmond Hiebert - Prints the author's own translation.  Valuable for its numerous helpful word studies and background material. Barclay holds that Christ's descent into Hades gave those who there heard Him a second chance.

Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11 Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".

ALBERT BARNES
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark
Notes on the New Testament

BRIAN BELL
Sermons on Mark

Links below Duplicate Material Above but in a different format

Mark 1 Mark 2 Mark 3 Mark 4
Mark 5 Mark 6 Mark 7 Mark 8
Mark 9 Mark 10 Mark 11 Mark 12
Mark 13 Mark 14 Mark 15 Mark 16

CHRIS BENFIELD
SERMONS
MARK

JOHANN BENGEL
Gnomon of the New Testament

JOHANN BENGEL
The Critical English Testament

Combination of Gnomon above + Comments by other expositors [in brackets] (Recommended if not conversant with Greek)

BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES
Resources that Reference Mark

BRIAN BILL
Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

Pastor Bill's sermons are recommended as they focus on Scripture with frequent illustrations, quotes and practical applications.

JIM BOMKAMP
SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK

Click for links to the following studies:

  • Mark 1:1-20  Introduction
  • Mark 1:21-45  Ministry In Capernaum
  • Mark 2:1-12  A Paralytic Healed
  • Mark 2:13-28  Calling Of Levi 
  • Mark 3:1-15  Jesus Heals Man
  • Mark 3:16-35  Intro To Individual Disciples
  • Mark 4:1-20  The Parable Of The Sower
  • Mark 4:21-34 Jesus Says To Let Our Light Shine
  • Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Starts To Cross The Lake
  • Mark 5:1-20  Jesus Casts A Legion Of Demons
  • Mark 5:21-43  Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter
  • Mark 6:1-13  Jesus Goes To Nazareth
  • Mark 6:14-32  Herod
  • Mark 6:33-52  Jesus Feeds The 5,000
  • Mark 6:53-7:23  Jesus' Ministry At Gennesaret
  • Mark 7:24-37  Jesus Goes Outside Of Israel
  • Mark 8:1-21  Jesus Miraculously Feeds The 4,000
  • Mark 8:22-38  Jesus Asks The Disciples Who He Is
  • Mark 9:1-29  Jesus Is Transfigured
  • Mark 9:30-50  Jesus Teaches
  • Mark 10:1-12  Trying To Trick Jesus
  • Mark 10:13-27  People Bring Their Children To Jesus
  • Mark 10:28-40 Jesus Tells Disciple
  • Mark 10:41-11:10  Jesus Scolds His Disciples
  • Mark 11:11-21  Impending Judgment
  • Mark 11:12-33 Jesus Teaches Lessons On Faith
  • Mark 12:1-17  Jesus Spoke Against The Pharisees
  • Mark 12:18-34  Some Sadducees Come To Jesus
  • Mark 12:35-44  Jesus Goes On The Offensive
  • Mark 13:1-12 Jesus' Olivet Discourse
  • Mark 13:13-20 Jesus' Olivet Discourse 2
  • Mark 13:21-37 Jesus' Olivet Discourse 3
  • Mark 14:1-21 A Woman Anoints Jesus' Head
  • Mark 14:22-31 Jesus Turns The Passover Feast
  • Mark 14:32-52 The Agony And Arrest Of Jesus
  • Mark 14:53-72 Jesus Tried
  • Mark 15:1-21 Jesus Is Tried Before Pilate
  • Mark 15:22-47 The Crucifixion Of Jesus
  • Mark 16:1-14 Jesus Christ Is Resurrected
  • Mark 16:15-20  The Great Commission

A B BRUCE
The Expositor's Greek Testament
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

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Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

Rosscup writes - "This is an excellent liberal study of the book from the standpoint of the Greek. There are excellent cross-references on key words, and usually serious efforts to explain the meaning." (Ed note: The word "liberal" is cause for considerable discretion if you use this work but see Hiebert's note below.)

Hiebert - Greek text. A volume of continued usefulness for the Greek student by a noted British scholar of the past generation. Generally conservative in viewpoint.

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

JOHN CALVIN
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

Note: Calvin combines the synoptic Gospels and thus does not have a completely separate commentary on Mark

ALAN CARR
SERMONS ON GOSPEL OF MARK

W A CRISWELL
SERMONS ON GOSPEL OF MARK

OSWALD CHAMBERS
Devotionals on the Gospel of Mark

ADAM CLARKE
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

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THOMAS CONSTABLE
Expository Notes and Commentary
Conservative, Millennial

RON DANIEL
Sermon Notes on the Gospel of Mark

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Notes on the Gospel of Mark
Dr Henry Morris

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SERMONS ON GOSPEL OF MARK

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Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

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Gospel of Mark

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Gospel of Mark
G A Chadwick

DAVE GUZIK
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

JAMES HASTINGS
Great Texts of the Bible
Messages on the Gospel of Mark"

Note: These are in depth

DANIEL HILL
VERSE BY VERSE
GOSPEL OF MARK

This expositional Bible study of the Gospel of Mark was written by Dr. Daniel Hill when he was the Pastor of Southwood Bible Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He taught the complete book, verse by verse. These are well done and have frequent points of practical application.

DAVID HOLWICK
SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK

Uses frequent illustrations.

MATTHEW HENRY
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

H A IRONSIDE'S NOTES
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

ICC NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark
E. P. Gould

Hiebert - Greek text. A scholarly older commentary, best suited for students familiar with Greek. It contains much valuable material, although not one of the outstanding volumes in the series to which it belongs. Generally quite conservative in its viewpoint.

ILLUSTRATIONS ON MARK
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J P LANGE
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

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SERMONS ON MARK

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SERMONS ON MARK

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  1.  The Man Who Introduced Jesus As The Messiah Mark 1:01-08
  2.  The Baptism Of Jesus Mark 1:09-11
  3.  The Devil After The Dove Mark 1:12-13
  4.  Jesus Came Preaching The Gospel of The Kingdom Of God Mark 1:14-15
  5.  Following Christ Mark 1:16-20
  6. The Amazing Preaching Of Jesus Mark 1:21-22
  7. The Amazing Power Of Jesus Mark 1: 23-28
  8.  The Healing Of Peter's Mother-In-Law Mark 1: 29-31
  9.  Touching The Untouchables Mark 1: 35-45
  10.  He Came On A Cot, But Left In A Trot Mark 2: 01-12
  11.  Matthew's Salvation Party Mark 02: 13-17
  12.  New Wineskins Mark 2: 18-22
  13.  The Day Jesus Got Good And Mad Mark 3: 01-12
  14.  The Master's Men” Mark 3: 13-19
  15.  The Unpardonable Sin Mark 3: 22-30
  16.  We Are Family Mark 3: 20-21, 31-35
  17.  How Receptive Is Your Heart? Mark 4: 01-20
  18.  Faith In The Midst Of The Storm Mark 4: 35-41
  19.  The Day Demons Performed A Swine Dive Mark 5:01-20
  20.  A Touch of Faith Mark 5: 21-34
  21.  You Can't Go Home Again Mark 6:1-6
  22.  The Death of a Conscience Mark 6:14-19
  23.  Sent Out Two by Two Mark 6:7-13, 30-31
  24.  The Miracle of the Minnows and Muffins Mark 6:30-44
  25.  What is Over Your Head Is Under His Feet Mark 6:45-52
  26.  The Woman Who Wouldn't Take “No” For an Answer Mark 7:21-28
  27.  Empty Stomachs – Blind Eyes – Dull Hearts Mark 8:1-21
  28.  I See Men Like Trees, Walking Mark 8:22-26
  29.  Is That Your Final Answer? Mark 8:27-30
  30. The Mission of the Messiah Mark 8:31-33
  31. The Cost of Discipleship Mark 8:34-35
  32. What Is Your Soul Worth? Mark 8:36-38
  33. A Glimpse of His Glory Mark 9:1-13
  34. When the Disciples Failed or And They Could Not Mark 9:14-29
  35. Who's The Greatest? Mark 9:30-41
  36. Warnings From Jesus Mark 9:42-50
  37. God's Definition of Marriage Mark 10:1-12
  38. Don't Hinder the Children Mark 10:13-16
  39. The Rich Young Ruler: A Fatal Refusal Mark 10:17-31
  40. What's In It For Me?Mark 10:27-45
  41. What Do You Want Jesus to do for You? Mark 10:46-52
  42. A Parade For Jesus Mark 11:1-11
  43. False Advertising Mark 11:12-14; 20-26
  44. When God Cleans House Mark 11:15-18; 27-33
  45. Practical Praying 101 Mark 11:22-26
  46. Murder in a Vineyard Mark 1:12
  47. Pay What You Owe Mark 12:13-17
  48. A Question Concerning Relationships in Heaven Mark 18:27
  49. God's Greatest Commandment Mark 12:28-34
  50. The Beginning of the End Mark 13:1-13
  51. Jesus' Extended Forecast Mark 13:14-27
  52. Pay Attention to Israel Mark 13:28-32
  53. We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Mark 13:32-27
  54. Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9
  55. The Great Pretender Mark 14:10-21; 43-50
  56. Sharing The Passover Meal With Jesus Mark 14:12-26
  57. Gethsemane: The World's Greatest Battlefield Mark 14:32-42
  58. FAILURE IS NOT FATAL Mark 14:27-31, 66-72
  59. The Betrayal of Jesus Mark 14:43-52
  60. THE ARREST AND TRIAL OF JESUS Mark 14:53-65
  61. Life's Most Important Question Mark 15:1-15
  62. When He was on the Cross, You were on His mind Mark 15:15-41
  63. You! Carry His load Mark 15:21-22
  64. The Man who preached Christ's Funeral Mark 15:37-41
  65. And He was buried Mark 15:42-47
  66. Up from the Grave He Arose Mark 16:1-8
  67. And Peter Mark 16:1-7

John Daniel JONES
COMMENTARY ON MARK

Has wonderful devotional and pragmatic flavor. 

Congregational preacher J.D. Jones brings out some of the most applicable lessons from Mark without dodging the difficult passages, and in doing so delivers what Warren Wiersbe calls “one of the best” commentaries on Mark." Now that is high praise!

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Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

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Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

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Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

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Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

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Gospel of Mark

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D L MOODY Dwight L Moody's Notes from his Bible related to Mark

Christ, the servant, goes about his work at once.

Mk 1:22. There is an awful possibility of being “astonished,” without being convinced, persuaded, saved.

Mk 1:23.  A devil in a synagogue!

Mk 1:30. The French for mother-in-law is “belle-mère”—beautiful mother.

Suffering everywhere:—

  • In the synagogue. Mk 1:23.
  • In the home. Mk 1:30.
  • In the city. Mk 1:32.

But Christ is there too.

Mark 2:1. If Christ is in the house, your neighbors will soon know it.

Mark 2:3. Four men thought it worth while to bring one man to Christ.

Mark 2:4. They thought it more important to get to Christ than to have an orderly meeting.

Mark 2:5. Christ saw not their “perseverance” or “ingenuity,” but their “faith.”

Christ’s coming—

  • Awakens hope, effort.
  • Brings pardon, power.
  • Calls forth praise.

Mark 2:6. A new religion provoked opposition. Formality versus Will of God.

Mark 2:8. To know the hearts of men was, with the Jews, a test of the true Messiah’s claims. See Isa. 11:3.

Mark 2:9. The true character of a miracle: the outward manifestation of the power of God, in order that we may believe in the power of God in things that are invisible.

Mark 2:11. “Thy sins be forgiven thee.… Arise and walk.” A separate miracle,—being healed. So to-day, a drunkard may be forgiven, but he does not at once recover his steady hands, etc. The spiritual miracle must come first. Matt. 6:33.

Mark 2:17. Christ, the Great Physician.
How do we know when people are sick in mind? in body? in soul?
What is the medicine? Prisons, hospitals, etc.
Who are sick in soul? Isa. 1:6; 1 John 1:7.

Mark 2:23–28.      Withered hearts.

Mark 3:1–5.      Withered hand.

Mark 3:3. “Stand forth”—as a confession of need.

Mark 3:5. “Stretch forth”—as a confession of faith.

Mark 3:4. These are indeed obstinate in their infidelity who, when they can say nothing against a truth, will say nothing for it; and when they cannot resist, yet will not yield.

Mark 3:5. Every conversion is a miracle. The sinner can no more “believe” than this man could raise his withered hand, without power being given from on high.

Mark 3:6. Christ’s enemies.

Mark 3:7–12. Christ’s friends.

Mark 3:13–19. Christ’s messengers.

Mark 3:13.

  • Chosen,
  • Bought,
  • Planted,
  • that they should bear fruit.

Mark 3:28–30. The unpardonable sin: A union of light in the head and hatred in the heart. Not a sin of ignorance or presumption, but of defiance.

Mark 4:26. The seed passed through seven stages:

  1. cast into the ground;
  2. springing up;
  3. growing;  
  4. blade;
  5.  ear;
  6. full corn in the ear;
  7.  harvest.

Mark 4:28.      

  1. Blade of thought.
  2. Green ear of conviction.
  3. Full ear of faith.

Christ overcomes

  • the storm, Mk 4:39;
  • the devil, Mk 5:13;
  • disease, Mk 5:29;
  • death, Mk 5:42.

Mark 5:

  • Devils prayed, and Jesus answered.
  • A wicked man prayed, and Jesus answered.
  • A believing woman prayed, and Jesus answered.
  • All asked for something, and all got it.

Three very bad cases—devils, disease, death—beyond the reach of man (for man had tried and failed), cured by Christ.

Note the testimony of the evil spirit to Christ: saw Him afar off: ran and worshiped: confessed His divinity: dreaded His indignation.

Mark 5:2. Satan as a master is bad; his work worse; his wages worst of all.

Mark 5:19. A missionary convert.

Mark 5:22.It was his daughter’s trouble that drove the ruler to Jesus.

Mark 5:23. “My daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her that she may be healed: and she shall live.” A short prayer, and to the point.

Mark 5:35. “Thy daughter is dead.” A great part of the business of preachers to-day is to contradict this statement. Thy daughter, thy son, is not dead. Instead of ceasing to pray, be more urgent and earnest than ever.

Mark 6:20. “Herod feared John … and did many things.” Had he feared God, he would have done everything.

Herod was once a hopeful case Mark 12:34. but the sin of adultery kept him back. It was the price of his soul.

Mark 6:27. John the Baptist, the last of the prophets, died as a martyr for the law of Moses, not because of his testimony concerning the Messiah.

Mark 6:31. “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile.” There is progress in a Christian’s life when he may not seem to be going ahead. Like a canal-boat in a lock, when it stands still but is rising all the time.

Mark 6:34. God the Father, “full of compassion.” Ps. 145:8; 78:38. God the Son, “moved with compassion.” Luke 7:13; Mark 1:41.
Mark 6:37. “Give ye them to eat.” Christ uses us and our resources.

Mark 6:41. “Christ gave them to his disciples to set before them.” Go and distribute.

Mk 7:24. “He could not be hid.” As it is with the head, so it is with the members. Matt. 5:14.

Mk 7:29. The Syrophœnician woman did what the lawyers and scribes could not do—she entangled Jesus.

Mk 8:34. You cannot follow after Jesus, until you have first come to him.
Mk 8:36. He who sins for profit shall not profit by his sins.
Mk 8:38. We are most ashamed of Jesus when He has most cause to be ashamed of us.

Mk 9:8.   Jesus only.
Mk 9:34. Man only.

Jesus alone on the mount of transfiguration, and alone on the mount of suffering.

The Christian Life:—

  • “On the mountain-top” (Mark 9:2).
  • “In the plain” (Mark 9:9).
  • Spiritual.
  • Practical.
  • Communion.
  • Conflict.
  • Occupied with Jesus.
  • Occupied for Jesus.

JESUS ONLY

  • Once it was the blessing—now it is the Lord:
  • Once it was the feeling—now it is His word;
  • Once His gifts I wanted—now Himself alone:
  • Once I sought for healing—now the Healer own:
  • Once ’t was painful trying—now ’t is perfect trust:
  • Once a half salvation—now the uttermost:
  • Once ’t was what I wanted—now what Jesus says:
  • Once ’t was constant asking—now ’t is ceaseless praise;
  • Once it was my working—His it hence shall be:
  • Once I tried to use Him—now He uses me;
  • Once the power I wanted—now the Mighty One:
  • Once I worked for glory—now His will be done!

Mk 9:20.  Like a bad tenant, the devil tried to do as much harm as he could when he got notice to quit.

Mk 10:17. Salvation sought and missed.

  1. Mk 10:21. Jesus’s first look was one of love: “Jesus beholding him loved him.” 
  2. Mk 10:23 Jesus’s second look was one of sorrow: “Jesus looked round about,” and said, “How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God.”
  3. Mk 10:27 Jesus’s third look was one of hope: “Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”
  • “One thing thou lackest.” One leak can sink a ship, one sin destroy the sinner.

Mk 10:22.Men read the Old Testament story of earthly prosperity held out as a reward for well-doing, and the New Testament disclosure of heavenly joys beyond the highest earthly possessions, and they say they would like to have the Old Testament rewards in this world, and the New Testament treasures for the next world. The call of the Master comes in to decide for one or the other: not both.

Mk 10:33. Jesus proclaimed his coming sacrifice; hence He did not die a mere martyr’s death.

  • Jesus gave His life a ransom for many. Mk 10:45
  • Jesus gave Himself for the church. Eph. 5:25.
  • Jesus gave Himself for me. Gal. 2:20.

Mk 13:36. A watchman on a boat was asked what he did when he felt sleepy. “I clean the lamp,” he replied.

Mk 14:9.It is God’s way, to magnify any good point He sees in us. Love hides sin.

Mk 15:21. Rutherford speaks of the sweet burdensomeness of Christ’s cross. It is such a burden as wings to a bird or sails to a ship—it carries one forward to the desired haven.

JOHN MACARTHUR 

Outline

I. Prologue: In the Wilderness (Mark 1:1–13)

A. John’s Message (Mark 1:1–8)

B. Jesus’ Baptism (Mark 1:9–11)

C. Jesus’ Temptation (Mark 1:12, 13)

II. Beginning His Ministry: In Galilee and the Surrounding Regions (Mark 1:14–7:23)

A. He Announces His Message (Mark 1:14, 15)

B. He Calls His Disciples (Mark 1:16–20)

C. He Ministers in Capernaum (Mark 1:21–34)

D. He Reaches Out to Galilee (Mark 1:35–45)

E. He Defends His Ministry (Mark 2:1–3:6)

F. He Ministers to Multitudes (Mark 3:7–12)

G. He Commissions the Twelve (Mark 3:13–19)

H. He Rebukes the Scribes and Pharisees (Mark 3:20–30)

I. He Identifies His Spiritual Family (Mark 3:31–35)

J. He Preaches in Parables (Mark 4:1–34)

1. The sower (Mark 4:1–9)

2. The reason for parables (Mark 4:10–12)

3. The parable of the sower explained (Mark 4:13–20)

4. The lamp (Mark 4:21–25)

5. The seed (Mark 4:26–29)

6. The mustard seed (Mark 4:30–34)

K. He Demonstrates His Power (Mark 4:35–5:43)

1. Calming the waves (Mark 4:35–41)

2. Casting out demons (Mark 5:1–20)

3. Healing the sick (Mark 5:21–34)

4. Raising the dead (Mark 5:35–43)

L. He Returns to His Hometown (Mark 6:1–6)

M. He Sends out His Disciples (Mark 6:7–13)

N. He Gains a Powerful Enemy (Mark 6:14–29)

O. He Regroups with the Disciples (Mark 6:30–32)

P. He Feeds the Five Thousand (Mark 6:33–44)

Q. He Walks on Water (Mark 6:45–52)

R. He Heals Many People (Mark 6:53–56)

S. He Answers the Pharisees (Mark 7:1–23)

III. Broadening His Ministry: In Various Gentile Regions (Mark 7:24–9:50)

A. Tyre and Sidon: He Delivers a Gentile Woman’s Daughter (Mark 7:24–30)

B. Decapolis: He Heals a Deaf-Mute (Mark 7:31–37)

C. The Eastern Shore of Galilee: He Feeds the Four Thousand (Mark 8:1–9)

D. Dalmanutha: He Disputes with the Pharisees (Mark 8:10–12)

E. The Other Side of the Lake: He Rebukes the Disciples (Mark 8:13–21)

F. Bethsaida: He Heals a Blind Man (Mark 8:22–26)

G. Caesarea Philippi and Capernaum: He Instructs the Disciples (Mark 8:27–9:50)

1. Peter confesses Jesus as Christ (Mark 8:27–30)

2. He predicts His death (Mark 8:31–33)

3. He explains the cost of discipleship (Mark 8:34–38)

4. He reveals His glory (Mark 9:1–10)

5. He clarifies Elijah’s role (Mark 9:11–13)

6. He casts out a stubborn spirit (Mark 9:14–29)

7. He again predicts His death and resurrection (Mark 9:30–32)

8. He defines kingdom greatness (Mark 9:33–37)

9. He identifies true spiritual fruit (Mark 9:38–41)

10. He warns would-be stumbling blocks (Mark 9:42–50)

IV. Concluding His Ministry: The Road to Jerusalem (Mark 10:1–52)

A. He Teaches on Divorce (Mark 10:1–12)

B. He Blesses the Children (Mark 10:13–16)

C. He Confronts the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17–27)

D. He Confirms the Disciples’ Rewards (Mark 10:28–31)

E. He Prepares the Disciples for His Death (Mark 10:32–34)

F. He Challenges the Disciples to Humble Service (Mark 10:35–45)

G. He Heals a Blind Man (Mark 10:46–52)

V. Consummating His Ministry: Jerusalem (Mark 11:1–16:20)

A. Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1–11)

B. Purification (Mark 11:12–19)

1. Cursing the fig tree (Mark 11:12–14)

2. Cleansing the temple (Mark 11:15–19)

C. Teaching in Public and in Private (Mark 11:20–13:37)

1. Publicly: in the temple (Mark 11:20–12:44)

a. Prelude: the lesson of the cursed fig tree (Mark 11:20–26)

b. Concerning His authority (Mark 11:27–33)

c. Concerning His rejection (Mark 12:1–12)

d. Concerning paying taxes (Mark 12:13–17)

e. Concerning the resurrection (Mark 12:18–27)

f. Concerning the greatest commandment (Mark 12:28–34)

g. Concerning the Messiah’s true sonship (Mark 12:35–37)

h. Concerning the scribes (Mark 12:38–40)

i. Concerning true giving (Mark 12:41–44)

2. Privately: on the Mount of Olives (Mark 13:1–37)

a. The disciples’ question about the end times (Mark 13:1)

b. The Lord’s answer (Mark 13:2–37)

D. Arrangements for Betrayal (Mark 14:1,2,10,11)

E. Anointing, the Last Supper, Betrayal, Arrest, Trial [Jewish Phase] (Mark 14:3–9; 12–72)

1. The anointing: Bethany (Mark 14:3–9)

2. The Last Supper: Jerusalem (Mark 14:12–31)

3. The prayer: Gethsemane (Mark 14:32–42)

4. The betrayal: Gethsemane (Mark 14:43–52)

5. The Jewish trial: Caiaphas’ house (Mark 14:53–72)

F. Trial (Mark Roman Phase), Crucifixion (Mark 15:1–41)

1. The Roman trial: Pilate’s Praetorium (Mark 15:1–15)

2. The crucifixion: Golgotha (Mark 15:16–41)

G. Burial in Joseph of Arimathea’s Tomb (Mark 15:42–47)

H. Resurrection (Mark 16:1–8)

I. Postscript (Mark 16:9–20)

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  • Book of Mark Overview - see right side for Book of Mark Summary Chart 
  • Excerpt - Why is Mark so important? - Mark’s gospel portrays Jesus as constantly on the move. The forward motion in Mark’s writing keeps the knowledgeable reader’s mind continually looking ahead to the cross and the resurrection. Thirty-nine times Mark used the word immediately, giving a sense that Jesus’s time on earth was short and that there was much to accomplish in His few years of ministry.
  • What's the big idea? - While Matthew’s gospel portrays Jesus as the King, Mark reveals Him as God’s Servant. Jesus’ work was always for a larger purpose, a point clearly summarized in Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark filled his gospel with the miracles of Jesus, illustrating again and again both the power and the compassion of the Son of God. In these passages, Mark revealed more than Jesus as the good teacher who offered people spiritual renewal; the book also portrays Jesus as the true God and the true man, reaching into the lives of people and effecting physical and circumstantial change. But Jesus’ life as the agent of change wasn’t without an ultimate purpose. Amid His hands-on ministry, Jesus constantly pointed to the definitive way in which He would serve humanity: His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. It is only through faith in these works of Jesus Christ that human beings find eternal redemption for their whole selves. Moreover, Jesus becomes our model for how to live our lives—serving others as He did.
  • How do I apply this? Three times in three consecutive chapters—Mark 8, Mark 9, and Mark 10—Mark pictured Jesus informing His disciples of His great sacrifice and ultimate victory. His disciples either rejected the teaching altogether (Mark 8:31–32) or they showed themselves concerned with other matters (Mk 9:31–34; 10:32–37). As Jesus prepared to perform the greatest service in the history of the human race, His disciples could only think about themselves—their position or safety. Do you find it a struggle to get yourself oriented toward sacrificial service, as Jesus’ disciples did? The temptations we all wrestle with when faced with an opportunity to serve another person are to pull back within ourselves, to seek our comfort, or to protect our own interests. The challenge that Jesus presents to us in the book of Mark involves breaking out of those patterns of self-absorption and giving ourselves in service and love to others.

JAMES VAN DINE

DANIEL WALLACE

SERMONS ON MARK

RICH CATHERS - frequent illustrations

Here is an example of the genre of illustration of fishers of men in Mark 1:17 - The True Hero of the Titanic

John Harper was born to a pair of solid Christian parents on May 29th, 1872. It was on the last Sunday of March 1886, when he was thirteen years old that he received Jesus as the Lord of his life. He never knew what it was to “sow his wild oats.” He began to preach about four years later at the ripe old age of 17 years old by going down to the streets of his village and pouring out his soul in earnest entreaty for men to be reconciled to God.

As John Harper’s life unfolded, one thing was apparent...he was consumed by the word of God. When asked by various ministers what his doctrine consisted of, he was known to reply “The Word of God!” After five or six years of toiling on street corners preaching the gospel and working in the mill during the day, Harper was taken in by Rev. E. A. Carter of Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, England. This set Harper free to devote his whole time of energy to the work so dear to his heart. Soon, John Harper started his own church in September of 1896. (Now known as the Harper Memorial Church.) This church which John Harper had started with just 25 members, had grown to over 500 members when he left 13 years later. During this time he had gotten married, but was shortly thereafter widowed. However brief the marriage, God did bless John Harper with a beautiful little girl named Nana.

Ironically, John Harper almost drowned several times during his life. When he was two and a half years of age, he almost drowned when he fell into a well but was resuscitated by his mother. At the age of twenty-six, he was swept out to sea by a reverse current and barely survived, and at thirty-two he faced death on a leaking ship in the Mediterranean. Perhaps, God used these experiences to prepare this servant for what he faced next...

It was the night of April 14, 1912. The RMS Titanic sailed swiftly on the bitterly cold ocean waters heading unknowingly into the pages of history. On board this luxurious ocean liner were many rich and famous people. At the time of the ship’s launch, it was the world’s largest man-made moveable object. At 11:40 p.m. on that fateful night, an iceberg scraped the ship’s starboard side, showering the decks with ice and ripping open six watertight compartments. The sea poured in.

On board the ship that night was John Harper and his much-beloved six-year-old daughter Nana. According to documented reports, as soon as it was apparent that the ship was going to sink, John Harper immediately took his daughter to a lifeboat. It is reasonable to assume that this widowed preacher could have easily gotten on board this boat to safety; however, it never seems to have crossed his mind. He bent down and kissed his precious little girl; looking into her eyes he told her that she would see him again someday. The flares going off in the dark sky above reflected the tears on his face as he turned and headed towards the crowd of desperate humanity on the sinking ocean liner.

As the rear of the huge ship began to lurch upwards, it was reported that Harper was seen making his way up the deck yelling “Women, children and unsaved into the lifeboats!” It was only minutes later that the Titanic began to rumble deep within. Most people thought it was an explosion; actually the gargantuan ship was literally breaking in half. At this point, many people jumped off the decks and into the icy, dark waters below. John Harper was one of these people.

That night 1528 people went into the frigid waters. John Harper was seen swimming frantically to people in the water leading them to Jesus before the hypothermia became fatal. Mr. Harper swam up to one young man who had climbed up on a piece of debris. Rev. Harper asked him between breaths, “Are you saved?” The young man replied that he was not. Harper then tried to lead him to Christ only to have the young man who was near shock, reply no. John Harper then took off his life jacket and threw it to the man and said “Here then, you need this more than I do...” and swam away to other people. A few minutes later Harper swam back to the young man and succeeded in leading him to salvation. Of the 1528 people that went into the water that night, six were rescued by the lifeboats. One of them was this young man on the debris. Four years later, at a survivors meeting, this young man stood up and in tears recounted how that after John Harper had led him to Christ. Mr. Harper had tried to swim back to help other people, yet because of the intense cold, had grown too weak to swim. His last words before going under in the frigid waters were “Believe on the Name of the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.” While other people were trying to buy their way onto the lifeboats and selfishly trying to save their own lives, John Harper gave up his life so that others could be saved. A REAL FISHER OF MEN!

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

CHARLES DYER

ALFRED EDERSHEIM - Jewish believer in Messiah

DWIGHT EDWARDS - pithy and practical - be sure to check this if you are preaching through Mark! 

FEFC WICHITA - sermons series, several pastors- audio and notes (usually several pages)

DON FORTNER

DON FORTNER - Mark Sermon Outlines - 79 messages - available titles:

  • Mark 1:40-45 How Can A Sinner Obtain Mercy?
  • Mark 1:40-45 How Can A Sinner Obtain Mercy?
  • Mark 1:35-39A Sunday With The Savior
  • Mark 1:35-39 A Sunday With The Savior
  • Mark 1:21-34 Lessons From A Day Of Miracles
  • Mark 1:9-20 The Baptism Of The Master
  • Mark 1:9-20 The Baptism Of The Master
  • Mark 1:1-8 The Beginning Of The Gospel
  • Mark 1:1-8 The Beginning Of The Gospel
  • Mark 2:23-28 The Lord Of The Sabbath
  • Mark 2:23-28 The Lord Of The Sabbath
  • Mark 2:13-22 Don't Put Old Wine In New Bottles
  • Mark 2:13-22 Don't Put New Wine In Old Bottles
  • Mark 2:1-12 Four Fantastic Friends
  • Mark 3:31-35 The Master's Family
  • Mark 3:22-30 The Glory Of The Gospel And The Danger Of Unbelief
  • Mark 3:13-21 The First Twelve Preachers
  • Mark 3:1-12 They Watched Him
  • Mark 3:1-35 Watch Him
  • Mark 3:1-35 Watch Him
  • Mark 4:35-41 A Parable Of Every Believer's Life
  • Mark 4:35-41 The Voyage
  • Mark 4:30-34 The Parable Of The Mustard Seed
  • Mark 4:26-29 Spiritual Growth
  • Mark 4:21-25 Some Matters Of Personal Responsibility
  • Mark 4:1-20 The Parable Of The Sower
  • Mark 5:21-34 Who Touched Me?
  • Mark 5:1-20 My Own Experience Of Grace
  • Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Talitha Cumi!
  • Mark 6:45-56 Reasons For Good Cheer
  • Mark 6:30-47 They Have Nothing To Eat
  • Mark 6:14-29 Seven Lessons From A Seductive Party
  • Mark 6:7-13 Messengers Commissioned
  • Mark 6:1-6 Is Not This The Carpenter?
  • Mark 7:31-37 Ephphatha!
  • Mark 7:24-30 "Mercy Needed, Mercy Sought, Mercy Given"
  • Mark 7:14-23 Total Depravity
  • Mark 7:1-13 The Religion Of The Pharisees
  • Mark 8:34-38 Truths Of Deepest Importance
  • Mark 8:27-33 A Conversation By The Way
  • Mark 8:22-26 He Took The Blind Man By The Hand
  • Mark 8:10-21 Watch Out For The Leaven!
  • Mark 8:1-9 Satisfaction Found In The Wilderness
  • Mark 9:38-50 The Salt Of Hell And The Salt Of Grace
  • Mark 9:30-37 Matters Of Tremendous Importance
  • Mark 9:14-29 A Welcome Intrusion
  • Mark 9:8 Jesus Only
  • Mark 9:1-13 The Transfiguration
  • Mark 10:46-52 Jesus Stood Still
  • Mark 10:35-45 Five Great Things
  • Mark 10:28-34 Christ's Amazing Doctrine
  • Mark 10:17-27 Jesus Beholding Him Loved Him
  • Mark 10:1-16 The Master Teaches About Marriage And Children
  • Mark 11:27-33 Three Spiritual Evils
  • Mark 11:20-26 Have Faith In God
  • Mark 11:12-19 Lessons From The Fig Tree And The Temple
  • Mark 11:1-11 Blessed Is He That Cometh In The Name Of The Lord!
  • Mark 12:41-44 Lessons From A Certain Poor Widow
  • Mark 12:35-44 Temple Teachings
  • Mark 12:28-34 "So Near Home, Yet Lost!"
  • Mark 12:18-27 The God Of The Living
  • Mark 12:13-17 Knowing Their Hypocrisy
  • Mark 12:1-12 "This Was The Lord's Doing, And It Is Marvelous In Our Eyes."
  • Mark 13:31-37 No One Knows When
  • Mark 13:24-31 The Lord Is Coming
  • Mark 13:14-23 The Abomination Of Desolation
  • Mark 13:9-13 Take Heed To Yourselves
  • Mark 13:1-8 The Beginnings Of Sorrows
  • Mark 14:66-72 Peter's Fall And Restoration
  • Mark 14:66-72 Peter's Fall And Restoration
  • Mark 14:53-65 They Led Jesus Away
  • Mark 14:43-52 He Fled From Them Naked
  • Mark 14:32-42 Gethsemane
  • Mark 14:26-31 A Great Savior For Great Sinners
  • Mark 14:17-25 Lessons From The Last Upper
  • Mark 14:10-16 Furnished And Prepared
  • Mark 14:3-9 A Good Work Done For Christ
  • Mark 14:1-9 A God To Trust And An Example To Follow
  • Mark 15:39-47 The Savior's Burial
  • Mark 15:34 Christ Forsaken
  • Mark 15:33-39 What Convinced Him?
  • Mark 15:15-39 He Saved Others; Himself He Cannot Save.
  • Mark 15:1-15 Barabbas A Picture Of Substitution
  • Mark 16:19-20 So Then.
  • Mark 16:15-18 The Great Commission
  • Mark 16:9-14 When Jesus Was Risen
  • Mark 16:1-8 When The Sabbath Was Past

GENE GETZ - short video emphasizing principles

  • Mark. 1:12-13; Our Great High Priest: When we're tempted to sin, we should take comfort in the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ is our great high priest who can identify with every temptation we face. Video
  • Mark 1:21-39; Renewing Our Strength: To renew our strength physically, psychologically, and spiritually, we must plan times to be alone with God. Video
  • Mark 2:1-12;Physical Healing: Though many illnesses are certainly not caused by specific sins in our lives, we should always confess any known sins and restore our fellowship with God.Video
  • Mark 3:13-19; Transformation: We should allow the Holy Spirit to transform our negative tendencies into positive qualities that God can use to accomplish His purposes in this world.Video
  • Mark 3:20-35; Unfair Accusations: When we devote our lives to following Christ, we must not be surprised and intimidated when unsaved family members and unconverted religious leaders accuse us falsely.Video
  • Mark 4:1-20;Being Faithful Witnesses: Although many will not respond positively, we are to communicate the message of the Bible faithfully, both by word and by example. Video
  • Mark 4:21-34; God's Power: We must remember that salvation and spiritual growth are always a supernatural process.Video
  • Mark 4:35-41; Trusting God: Regardless of the challenges we face as Christians, we are to trust God to deliver us. Video
  • Mark 5:1-20; Sharing Christ's Love: When we experience deliverance from the penalty of sin, we are to openly share our experiences with family and friends. Video
  • Mark. 5:21-6:13;Experiential Learning: To be equipped adequately to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, we need to learn from experience. Video
  • Mark. 6:14-29; The Power of Pride: When we create embarrassing situations for ourselves, we must avoid protecting our pride by engaging in actions that we know are wrong. Video
  • Mark 6:30-52; Putting Others First: Even though we need time to rest, we must be prepared to meet the needs of people who interrupt our schedules. Video
  • Mark 7:1-13; Truth and Traditions: When we develop traditions, we must make sure that they are in harmony with God's truth in Scripture. Video
  • Mark 8:1-21;Remembering God's Grace: When we face various crises in our lives, we must not forget how God has cared for us in the past. Video
  • Mark 8:27-38; Pure Motives: Even though we may be dedicated Christians, we must make sure our motives are to honor God and not ourselves. Video
  • Mark 9:1-10; Christ's Authority: In a world that is permeated with many religious and philosophical messages, we must discern truth from error by listening carefully to the words of Jesus Christ. Video
  • Mark 9:14-29;The Object of Faith: To experience a growing faith, we must believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is God, and that He is able to do anything He wishes. Video
  • Mark 9:38-41; Nonjudgmental Attitudes: Even though there are various opinions among Bible-believing Christians, we are to demonstrate love and acceptance of one another. Video
  • Mark 10:13-16; The Younger Generation: Whether in the family or in the church, we are to do all we can to meet the needs of children. Video
  • Mark 10:17-31;Material Possessions: If we are blessed with wealth, we must realize that money will never enable us to inherit eternal life. Video
  • Mark 10:35-45; Modeling Christ's Likeness: Parents are to model servant-leadership to their children. Video
  • Mark 11:12-21; Bearing Fruit: We are to do all we can to develop churches that manifest the fruit of the Spirit. Video
  • Mark 11:22-26; Becoming a Healthy Church: To become the church God intends us to be, we must develop our faith, be devoted to prayer, and live in harmony with one another. Video
  • Mark 12:38-44; True Generosity: When we engage in various worship functions, we are to keep our motives pure. Video
  • Mark 13:1-37; Alertness without Specificity: Though God wants us always to be ready for Christ's coming to remove the church from this earth, we are not to set specific dates. Video
  • Mark. 14:27-42; Spiritual Tests: There are times in our lives when we should expect to face spiritual tests that may be painful and even embarrassing. Video
  • Mark 14:43-52; Embarrassing Moments: When we at times engage in actions that are shameful, we should be on guard against our tendency to try to hide our identity. Video
  • Mark 15:40-41; Godly Women: We must never overlook or take for granted the significant ministry contributions God designed for committed Christian women. Video

GOSPEL COALITION

GOTQUESTIONS - Related to the Gospel of Mark

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER

MATT HEIDELBAUGH

GREG HERRICK

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

STEVE KRELOFF

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

HENRY MAHAN

THOMAS MANTON

J R MILLER - MESSAGES ON MARK

J R MILLER ON OTHER GOSPELS

MONERGISM

GENE PENSIERO - sermon transcripts (also available in Espanol)

RICK RENNER - studies

KIM RIDDLEBARGER - download Pdf about 7 pages each - over 300 pages total

JOHN SCHULTZ - conservative

BRIAN J VICKERS

SERMONS BY VERSE - Literally hundreds of older sermons archived by chapter and verse - see list below on Mark 1:1 as an example

Beginnings C. S. Robinson, D. D. Mark 1:1
Christ not a Son, But the Son H. M. Grout, D. D. Mark 1:1
Christ's Divinity Practically Proved Joseph Parker, D. D. Mark 1:1
How to Receive the Gospel G. Petter. Mark 1:1
One Gospel R. Glover. Mark 1:1
The Author and Subject of the Gospel G. Petter. Mark 1:1
The Beginning of the Gospel Anon. Mark 1:1
The Beginning of the Gospel J. C. Gray. Mark 1:1
The Beginning of the Gospel A.F. Muir Mark 1:1
The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ M. Henry. Mark 1:1
The Bible Without Christ Foster Mark 1:1
The Commencement of the Gospel Joseph S. Exell, M. A. Mark 1:1
The Divinity of Christ J. Cumming, D. D. Mark 1:1
The Genesis of the New Kingdom D. Davies, M. A. Mark 1:1
The Gospel Dr. Hoge. Mark 1:1
The Gospel of Jesus Christ J. A. Alexander, D. D. Mark 1:1
The Great Scheme Started T. Kelly. Mark 1:1
The Origin of the Gospel The Evangelist Mark 1:1
The Son of God R. Watson. Mark 1:1
The Strong Forerunner and the Stronger Son Alexander Maclaren Mark 1:1
The Substance and Design of the Gospel P. J. Wright. Mark 1:1
Unity and Progress of Divine Dispensations J. Parker, D. D. Mark 1:1
What 'the Gospel' Is Alexander Maclaren Mark 1:1
Glad Tidings E. Johnson Mark 1:1-8
The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ R. Green Mark 1:1-8
The Ministry of John the Baptist J.J. Given Mark 1:1-8
Christ Entering Jerusalem C. S. Robinson, D. D. Mark 1:1-11
Christ Entering Jerusalem J. R. Danford. Mark 1:1-11
Honouring Christ E. H. Chaplin, D. D. Mark 1:1-11
The Triumphal Entry J. R. Thomson. Mark 1:1-11
Who is This? J. Jowett, M. A. Mark 1:1-11
A Happy Town Trapp. Mark 1:1-12
Christ in the House G. Rogers. Mark 1:1-12
Christ in the House J. S. Exell, M. A. Mark 1:1-12
Christly Influence in the Home C. H. Spurgeon. Mark 1:1-12
Family Worship J. N. Natron. Mark 1:1-12
How Christ Enters the House J. N. Natron. Mark 1:1-12
It was Noised that He was in the House L. Palmer. Mark 1:1-12
Jesus in the House: Piety At Home J. N. Natron. Mark 1:1-12
Piety in the House Proved by Virtue in the Children Arnot. Mark 1:1-12
Shiloh M. Henry. Mark 1:1-12
The General Ministry of Christ D. Davies, M. A. Mark 1:1-12
The King and His Court Anon. Mark 1:1-12

R C SPROUL - Devotionals from Ligonier Ministries

CLAUDE STAUFFER - Studies in the Gospel of Mark

JOHN STEVENSON

MULTIPLE COMMENTARIES
ON MARK

A RANSOM FOR MANY: the Gospel of Mark Simply Explained (Welwyn Commentary Series)

W C ALLEN

JOSEPH A ALEXANDER

  • Commentary on the Gospel of Mark - 488 pages
  • Spurgeon's critique - Alexander expounds Mark as an independent record, and does not constantly tell us to “see Matthew and Luke.” Hence the book is complete in itself, and the author’s learning and care have made it invaluable.
  • Hiebert - A comprehensive, conservative interpretation of Mark's gospel by a New Testament scholar who was one of the greatest of his day. Based on sound scholarship, the volume offers a careful unfolding of the meaning of the gospel text. Surprisingly fresh in spite of its age.
  • See Another critique of his commentaries

JOHANN A BENGEL

JOSEPH BENSON

HORATIUS BONAR - Light and Truth - Select passages

Click here for following chapters on Mark

  • XXVII.      Relationship to Christ Mark 3:35
  • XXVIII.      The Great Calm Mark 4:39
  • XXIX.      Only Believe Mark 5:36
  • XXX.      Jesus Wondering at Man’s Unbelief Mark 6:6
  • XXXI.      Christ’s Teaching the World’s Great Need Mark 6:33, 34
  • XXXII.      Jesus and His Fulness Mark 6:53–56
  • XXXIII.      Christ’s Recognition of Faith Mark 10:52
  • XXXIV.      The Fruitless Life Mark 11:13
  • XXXV.      Faith in God Mark 11:22
  • XXXVI.      Watch and Pray Mark 13:33
  • XXXVII.      The Master Cometh Mark 13:34–37
  • XXXVIII.      The Coming of the Son of Man Mark 14:62

A B BRUCE

WILLIAM BURKITT

EARLY CHURCH

J N DARBY

JOHN DUMMELOW

EASY ENGLISH

CHARLES ELLICOTT

JOSEPH EXELL

A C GAEBELEIN

JOHN GILL

RICHARD GLOVER - "A Teacher's Commentary" - an older work (1884), but with excellent devotional comments - borrow this book from archive.org

Review - Richard Glover (1837-1919) minister of Tyndale Baptist Church, Bristol has a very fine devotional commentary hidden under a bad title. “A Teachers Commentary on Matthew” (also a separate volume on Mark) is misleading, sounds D.O.A., and is easily passed over for something glossy. But as far as commentaries are concerned, Glover’s title is one of his only weaknesses. Glover writes with a deceptively simple style. He meditates on the text in front of him, looks for the heart, feeling, and experimental sense, gives instructive hints primarily for meditation but is wholly quotable. In a word, he is a fine example of expository writing,

A Teacher's Commentary on the Gospel of Mark 

WILLIAM GODBEY

HARVEY GOODWIN

Spurgeon - Contains much very helpful comment.  Produced in connection with the Cambridge Working Men’s College.

JOHN H GODWIN 

Spurgeon - “We like the brief doctrinal lessons, which are rather a new feature.  They will serve admirably well as sermon-hints.  The notes and translation are really good.” 

E P GOULD

L M GRANT - only wrote 4 chapters

JAMES GRAY

RICHARD HAWKER

MATTHEW HENRY

F B HOLE

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN

WILLIAM KELLY

PAUL KRETZMANN

J P LANGE

HERBERT LUCKOCK

Cyril J. Barber - “A suggestive, devotional commentary of real merit.” 

F B MEYER

H A W MEYER

G CAMPBELL MORGAN

JAMES MORISON

  •  A Practical Commentary on the Gospel According to St. Mark - 478 pages, nice 11 page index
  • Spurgeon - “A deeply learned work; we know of none more thorough.  Differing as we do from this author’s theology, we nevertheless set a high price upon this production.”
  • Cyril Barber - A very full, devotional treatment.  The overall strength of this exposition far outweighs its syntactical deficiencies....A rich, rewarding devotional treatment that possesses some grammatical weaknesses but is nevertheless a commentary all expositors and students of the Word will want to own. Buy it.
  • Hiebert - A thorough discussion of introductory problems in the 80-page introduction. This thorough, scholarly, conservative commentary is still of great value. It reveals the authors wide acquaintance with the literature on Mark to his own day. Contains a thorough study of the problems concerning the canonical ending of the gospel and strongly defends its Marcan origin.

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR

JAMES NISBET

JOSEPH PARKER

ARTHUR PEAKE

PETER PETT

E H PLUMPTRE

MATTHEW POOLE

JOHNNY SANDERS

PHILLIP SCHAFF

SERMON BIBLE

SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

HENRY BARCLAY SWETE (1902)

Rosscup writes - "Swete’s work is one of the best older conservative commentaries on the Greek text. Swete was an Anglican minister and a scholar in Latin, Greek, and theology, and taught at Cambridge. He does a fairly good job on the Messianic character of the suffering Servant."

Hiebert - Greek text. One of the best older commentaries for the Greek student. Gives a full introduction, and a full and balanced interpretation of the text. Cites classical sources. A monumental work, of great value in spite of its age.

D A Carson says that Swete's commentary is "dull and stodgy, in spite of its thorough scholarship." 

Cyril Barber is the anti-thesis of Carson's critique - Cambridge scholar and exegete par excellence, Swete placed the Christian world in his debt when he wrote this perceptive study. What he presents is ideal for the student; a must for the pastor. Amillennial

JOHN TRAPP

BOB UTLEY

RICHARD WATSON

DANIEL WHEDON

MARK RESOURCES
By Chapter/Verse
MARK 1

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple Older Expositions

DANIEL WALLACE

J.C. RYLE

ILLUSTRATION

ANDREW MURRAY

ROB MORGAN

A. B. BRUCE

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

THOMAS READE

JOHN MACDUFF

MARK 2

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

JOHN PIPER

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

ILLUSTRATION

J R MILLER

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

MARK 3

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

JOHN MACDUFF

JOHN PIPER

ILLUSTRATION

ROBERT MORGAN

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

MARK 4

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

GREG HERRICK

JOHN PIPER

BETHANY BIBLE

J C PHILPOT

ANDREW MURRAY

ILLUSTRATIONS FROM BIBLE.ORG

J R MILLER

ANDREW MURRAY

J C PHILPOT

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

ROBERT MORGAN

BILL LAWRENCE

MARK 5

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

RAY PRITCHARD

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

ILLUSTRATION

JOHN PIPER

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

WIL POUNDS

J R MILLER

SANDRA GLAHN

ANDREW MURRAY

JOHN MACDUFF

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

Mark 6

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

DWIGHT L MOODY

BETHANY BIBLE

STEVEN COLE

F B MEYER

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

ILLUSTRATION

J R MILLER

RAY PRITCHARD

JOHN MACDUFF

ROBERT MORGAN

NEWMAN HALL

MARK 7

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

DAVID HOLWICK

ILLUSTRATIONS

J R MILLER

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

MARK 8

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

JOHN MACDUFF

STEVEN COLE

JOHN PIPER

RAY PRITCHARD

ILLUSTRATIONS

JOHN BUNYAN

MARK 9

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

DANIEL WALLACE

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

DAVID HOLWICK

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

ANDREW MURRAY

JOHN PIPER

ILLUSTRATION

J R MILLER

MIKE ANDRUS

W W FIELDS

MARK 10

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

JOHN PIPER

WILLIAM LUCK

MIKE ANDRUS

RAY PRITCHARD

ROB MORGAN

ANDREW MURRAY

JOHN ANGELL JAMES

JAMES MCCULLEN

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

J R MILLER

ILLUSTRATION

JOHN PIPER

RAY PRITCHARD

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

ANDREW MURRAY

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

GEORGE WHITEFIELD

MARK 11

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J. C. RYLE

RAY PRITCHARD

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

J R MILLER

ILLUSTRATION

JOHN MACDUFF

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

BETHANY BIBLE

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

RAY PRITCHARD

ANDREW MURRAY

WILLIAM GUTHRIE

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

J. HAMPTON KEATHLEY, III

J C PHILPOT

MARK 12

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

J R MILLER

ILLUSTRATION

MARK 13

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

J C PHILPOT

J R MILLER

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

ANDREW MURRAY

JOHN MACDUFF

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

MARK 14

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

J.C. RYLE

JOHN ANGELL JAMES

J. HAMPTON KEATHLEY, III

JAMES MCCULLEN

J R MILLER

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

SCOTT GRANT

ANDREW MURRAY

ILLUSTRATION

MARK 15

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

WILLIAM EDWARDS, MD

J.C. RYLE

RAY PRITCHARD

J R MILLER

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

MARK 16

SERMONS BY VERSE - Multiple older sermons archived by chapter and verse

BRUCE GOETTSCHE

J.C. RYLE

J R MILLER

KELLY IVERSON

STEVEN COLE

ILLUSTRATION

ANDREW MURRAY

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

G CAMPBELL MORGAN
Mark Commentary

Cyril J. Barber - Emphasizes the concept of ‘service’ as the key to understanding this Gospel, and provides a fast-moving chronological exposition.  Morgan’s works should be in every preacher’s library.” 

Hiebert - A series of thirty sermons on texts, which form the center of an exposition of a longer paragraph. The messages cover almost all of the gospel. Characterized by the famous expository preacher's insights into Scripture, yet not up to the high standard of his series on Matthew.

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BRYN MACPHAIL
SERMONS 
GOSPEL OF MARK

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Devotional and Sermon Illustrations
The Gospel of Mark

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JOSEPH PARKER
The People's Bible
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

PASTOR LIFE
SERMONS
VARIOUS SPEAKERS

Jesus' Baptism Tells The Story Mark  :9-15 Baptism of Jesus; Jesus, Purpose of Johnny Hunt
Sands of Pleasure Mark  1 :11-13 Loneliness; Training, God's; Equipped for Service Scott Nute
God's Great Work Mark  1 :1-12 Revival; Soul Winning; Awakening; Renewal; Evangelism Keith Fordham
The Touch of the Master's Hand Mark  1 :40-45 Hand of Jesus; Sin Removed; Salvation; Healing; Jesus, Power of J. Mike Minnix
What Excites God? Mark  2 :1-12 Faith; Witnessing; Forgiveness; Sharing James Merritt
Great Faith Mark  2 :1-12 Faith Keith Fordham
When Jesus Passed By Mark  2 :14 Revival; Jesus, Presence of; Opportunity Alan Stewart
Celebrate God's Word - Act on It! Mark  4 :1-2 Bible; God's Word; Faith James H. Cook, Jr.
Harvest Mark  4 :26-29 Soul Winning; Witnessing; Evangelism Jerry N. Watts
Sailing Stormy Seas Mark  4 :35-41 Storms of Life; Hardships; Faith; Jesus, Power of J. Mike Minnix
A Storm and a Story of a Scarce Faith Mark  4 :35-41 Faith David E. Owen
The Storms of Life Mark  4 :35-41 Problems; Troubles J. Mike Minnix
The Unsinkable Ship Mark  4 :35-41 Tragedy; Faith; Security Franklin L. Kirksey
He Is In Your Storm Mark  4 :35-41 Trouble; Faith; Hardships; Storms of Life Johnny Hunt
Let Freedom Ring Mark  4 :35-41 Freedom; Independence Day; America Kenneth Hendricks
The Resurrection at Capernaum Mark  5 :22-43 Resurrection; Power of Jesus; Life in Jesus David E. Owen
Debilitating Disease Mark  5 :25-34 Healing; Disease; Depression; Jesus, Healing by Donald Cantrell
Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mark  6 :1-6 Contempt for God; Blindness, Spiritual Johnny Hunt
More Than A Carpenter Mark  6 :1-6 Jesus Franklin L. Kirksey
The Shackling of Omnipotence Mark  6 :1-6 Faith; Christ, Power of; Miracles, Missing Johnny Hunt
A Storm and a Story of a Struggling Faith Mark  6 :45-51 Faith David E. Owen
What It Means To Be A Disciple of Christ Mark  8 :31-38 Discipleship; Christian Living David Cook
What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus Mark  8 :31-38 Discipleship; Jesus, Follower of David Cook
Caveat Emptor Mark  8 :36-37 Warnings; Prophets, False; Teachings, False Franklin L. Kirksey
Getting Rid of a Demon Mark  9 :14-29 Demons; Deliverance; Peace; Prayer and Fasting Paul E. Brown
Lord, I Believe Mark  9 :23-24 Faith; Miracles Franklin L. Kirksey
Cup of Cold Water Christians Mark  9 :41 Servant Living; Sharing; Christian Living; Witnessing Perry Hancock
Parents and Little Children Mark  10 :13-16 Parenting; Children Johnny Hunt
Jesus and the Children Mark  10 :13-16 Children; Parents; Mother's Day J. Gerald Harris
The Arms of God Mark  10 :13-18 God, Arms of; God, Nature of J. Mike Minnix
Close Encounters of the Spiritual Kind Mark  10 :13-31 Spiritual Encounter; Rich Young Ruler Franklin L. Kirksey
One Thing Thou Lackest Mark  10 :17-22 Life, Purpose of; Money; Purpose; Salvation; Jesus, Following Paul E. Brown
To The Willful Heart, Jesus Says, Come, Follow Me Mark  10 :17-27 Jesus, Following; Invitation of Jesus; Followers David E. Owen
The Man Who Almost Had It All Mark  10 :17-31 Materialism; Riches; Priorities Sammy Burgess
Somebody's Something Mark  10 :35-45 Humility; Servant; Pride; Selfishness J. Mike Minnix
Marriage is a Good Thing Mark  10 :9 Marriage; Love; Family William R. Shively
Believing God Mark  11 :24 Faith; Believing God; Faith, True Franklin L. Kirksey
The Christ and the Critics Mark  12 :13-27 Jesus; Christian Critics; Questions for Jesus; Salvation Franklin L. Kirksey
You Can't Win'em All - But She Did What She Could Mark  14 :3-9 Funeral; Devotion; Commitment; Christian Living Blake Carroll
The Unjust Trial of the Just Son of God Mark  14 :53-65 Jesus, Trial of; Easter Brandon Ware
The Tortures of His Tree Mark  15 :15-25 Cross; Crucifixion David E. Owen
Empty At Easter Mark  15 :42 Resurrection; Tomb, Empty Jerry N. Watts
Changed By The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Mark  16 :1-7 Resurrection; Peter; Faith; Salvation J. Robert White
The Empty Tomb and the Second Chance Mark  16 :7 Resurrection; Easter; Life, Eternal; Second Chance; Love of God O.S. Hawkins

PREACHER'S COMPLETE HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
Gospel of Mark

THE PULPIT COMMENTARY
Gospel of Mark
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Here is another source of the Homilies by Chapter - Mark 1 Pulpit Commentary Homiletics

A. T. ROBERTSON
Word Pictures on the Gospel of Mark
Notes on original Greek text

A T Robertson also wrote a separate commentary on the Gospel of Mark:

Cyril J. Barber - Does not follow a verse-by-verse exposition, but deals with introductory problems before discussing such items as miracles, parables, the teaching of Christ, Aramaic and Latin terms, and the disputed ending of the Gospel.

Robertson also wrote a book on John Mark:

Journal Article by Robertson:

DON ROBINSON
Sermons on Mark

Exploring Mark Series

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
STUDY NOTES
GOSPEL OF MARK

ADRIAN ROGERS
SERMONS ON MARK

Click here to access the 23 titles listed below - the Pdf has over 281 pages of sermons. Rogers is conservative, pithy and practical! He is one of the stellar expositors of the twentieth century. Highly recommended to aid your sermon and teaching preparation. 

  1.   What About Baptism?—Mark 1:1–11
  2.   How to Be a Fisher of Men—Mark 1:14–20
  3.   How to Deal with Demons—Mark 1:21–28
  4.   Because We Care—Mark 2:1–12
  5.   Bringing Men to Christ—Mark 2:1–12
  6.   How You Can Be a Soul Winner—Mark 2:1–12
  7.   Winning the Lost at Any Cost—Mark 2:1–12
  8.   Be Careful How You Hear—Mark 4:1–20
  9.   The Five Laws of the Harvest—Mark 4:26–29
  10.   How to Fortify Your Faith—Mark 6:1–6
  11.   The Value of Your Soul—Mark 8:34–38
  12.   The Value of a Human Soul—Mark 8:34–38
  13.   The Value of a Soul—Mark 8:35–38
  14.   The Care and Maintenance of Your Child—Mark 10:13–16
  15.   The Suicide of a Soul—Mark 10:17–22
  16.   Becoming Supernatural—Mark 10:17–27
  17.   Three Strikes and You’re Out—Mark 10:17–27
  18.   Preparing for Persecution—Mark 13:5–13
  19.   You Can Take It with You—Mark 14:3–9
  20.   A Good Work—Mark 14:3–9
  21.   How to Have a Life That Lasts—Mark 14:3–9
  22.   Jesus—Lord of All—Mark 14:3–9
  23.   Our Best for Jesus—Mark 14:3–9

ROB SALVATO
SERMONS
GOSPEL OF MARK

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ROBERT RAYBURN
SERMONS
GOSPEL OF MARK

J C RYLE 
Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

  1. Mark 1:1–8.      The Gospel begun by John the Baptist’s ministry
  2. Mark 1:9–20. Christ’s baptism, temptation, and calling of His first disciples
  3. Mark 1:21–34. An unclean spirit cast out,—Peter’s wife’s mother healed
  4. Mark 1:35–39. Christ’s private prayers,—purpose of Christ’s coming into the world
  5. Mark 1:40–45. A leper cleansed
  6. Mark 2:1–12. Privileges of Capernaum,—one sick of the palsy healed
  7. Mark 2:13–22. Calling of Levi,—Christ the physician of souls,—new wine and old bottles
  8. Mark 2:23–28. The right view of the sabbath day expounded
  9. Mark 3:1–12. The man with the withered hand healed on the sabbath day,—Christ watched by his enemies and grieved
  10. Mark 3:13–21. Ordination of the twelve apostles,—Christ’s zeal misunderstood by His friends
  11. Mark 3:22–30. Warning against divisions,—fulness of gospel forgiveness,—eternal damnation
  12. Mark 3:31–35. Christ’s brother, and sister, and mother
  13. Mark 4:1–20. Parable of the sower
  14. Mark 4:21–25. Light not to be put under a bushel,—importance of hearing, and of using what we hear
  15. Mark 4:26–29. Parable of the seed cast into the ground
  16. Mark 4:30–34. Parable of the grain of mustard seed
  17. Mark 4:35–41. Storm on the sea of Galilee miraculously calmed
  18. Mark 5:1–17. A devil cast out in the country of the Gadarenes
  19. Mark 5:18–20. The man that had been possessed with the devil sent home to his friends
  20. Mark 5:21–34. The woman with an issue of blood healed
  21. Mark 5:35–43. The ruler’s daughter raised to life
  22. Mark 6:1–6. Christ in His own country,—the sin of unbelief
  23. Mark 6:7–13. The first sending forth of the apostles to preach
  24. Mark 6:14–29. John the Baptist put to death by Herod
  25. Mark 6:30–34. The apostles’ return from preaching,—the importance of rest,—Christ’s compassion
  26. Mark 6:35–46. The multitude fed with five loaves and two fishes
  27. Mark 6:47–56. Christ walking on the water
  28. Mark 7:1–13. The religion of the Pharisees
  29. Mark 7:14–23. The heart the true source of impurity
  30. Mark 7:24–30. The Syrophœnician woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit
  31. Mark 7:31–37. Healing of one who was deaf and dumb
  32. Mark 8:1–13. The multitude fed with seven loaves,—unbelief of the Pharisees
  33. Mark 8:14–21. Warning against false doctrine,—slowness to understand in disciples
  34. Mark 8:22–26. The blind man at Bethsaida healed
  35. Mark 8:27–33. Peter’s noble confession of faith,—Peter’s ignorance of the necessity of Christ’s death
  36. Mark 8:34–38. Necessity of self-denial,—value of the soul,—danger of being ashamed of Christ
  37. Mark 9:1–13. Christ’s transfiguration
  38. Mark 9:14–29. The boy with an unclean spirit healed
  39. Mark 9:30–37. The crucifixion predicted,—humility enforced
  40. Mark 9:38–50. A tolerant spirit enjoined,—the necessity of self-sacrifice,—the reality of hell
  41. Mark 10:1–12. The right view of marriage expounded
  42. Mark 10:13–16. Young children brought to Christ,—a plea for infant baptism
  43. Mark 10:17–27. The young man who had great possessions,—Christ’s love to sinners,—the peril of being rich
  44. Mark 10:28–34. Encouragement to forsake all for Christ’s sake,—Christ’s foreknowledge of His own sufferings
  45. Mark 10:35–45. Ignorance of the sons of Zebedee,—lowliness and self-devotion enforced by Christ’s example
  46. Mark 10:46–52. Blind Bartimæus healed
  47. Mark 11:1–11. Christ’s public entry into Jerusalem, and voluntary poverty
  48. Mark 11:12–21. Christ’s manhood,—the fig-tree cursed,—the temple cleansed
  49. Mark 11:22–26. Importance of faith,—necessity of a forgiving spirit
  50. Mark 11:27–33. Spiritual blindness of the chief priests and scribes,—mental dishonesty of prejudiced unbelievers
  51. Mark 12:1–12. Parable of the wicked husbandmen
  52. Mark 12:13–17. The tribute, and the respective claims of Cæsar and of God
  53. Mark 12:18–27. The Sadducees, and the doctrine of the resurrection
  54. Mark 12:28–34. The scribes, and the great commandment of all
  55. Mark 12:35–44. Christ in the Psalms,—warning against hypocrisy,—the widow’s mite
  56. Mark 13:1–8. Beginning of the prophecy on the mount of Olives
  57. Mark 13:9–13. What Christ’s people must expect between His first and second advents
  58. Mark 13:14–23. The lawfulness of using means to provide for our safety,—privileges of the elect
  59. Mark 13:24–31. Second coming of Christ described,—importance of observing signs of the times
  60. Mark 13:32–37. Uncertainty of the time of Christ’s second advent,—duty of watchfulness
  61. Mark 14:1–9. Crafty designs of the chief priests overruled,—anointing in the house at Bethany
  62. Mark 14:10–16. Judas Iscariot undertakes to betray Christ for money,—connection between time of passover and time of crucifixion
  63. Mark 14:17–25. Institution of the Lord’s Supper
  64. Mark 14:26–31. Christ’s fore-knowledge of His disciples’ weakness,—self-ignorance of believers
  65. Mark 14:32–42. Agony in the garden,—infirmity of the apostles
  66. Mark 14:43–52. Christ taken prisoner by His enemies
  67. Mark 14:53–65. Christ condemned before the high priest
  68. Mark 14:66–72. Peter denies Christ three times
  69. Mark 15:1–15. Christ condemned before Pilate
  70. Mark 15:16–32. Christ mocked and crucified
  71. Mark 15:33–38. Christ’s death, and signs accompanying it
  72. Mark 15:39–47. Christ’s burial
  73. Mark 16:1–8. The power of love to Christ,—the stone rolled away,—mercy to backsliders
  74. Mark 16:9–14. Proofs of the resurrection,—kindness to great sinners,—weakness of believers
  75. Mark 16:15–18. The apostles’ commission,—the terms of the Gospel,—the promise to faithful labourers
  76. Mark 16:19–20. Christ’s ascension to the right hand of God,—the word of faithful preachers confirmed by signs

SERMON AUDIO
GOSPEL OF MARK

NOTE: The links below are to PDF's to literally thousands of sermons on Mark (e.g., there are 475 PDF's on Mark 1). These have not been "screened" and are of variable quality. E.g., some PDF'S are no more than the sermon outline that was used as a bulletin insert, whereas a few are 10 pages or more. To give you a "taste" of what you might find, here is a random selection from a sermon by Matthew Black that looks well done on a quick overview - Jesus, Healer of Broken Hearts on Mark 1. And if you discover a message that you feel is not doctrinally sound, please email me and I will review and make a note to avoid it. 

CHARLES SIMEON
Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

NOTE: If you are not familiar with the great saint Charles Simeon see Dr John Piper's discussion of Simeon's life - you will want to read Simeon's sermons after meeting him! - click Brothers We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering

CHUCK SMITH
Commentary and Sermon Notes
Gospel of Mark

Through the Bible Series (Recommendation - supplement your Thru the Bible readings with these excellent messages!) The links below are to Pastor Smith's transcripts.

Links to transcripts of sermon outlines with titles in right column

JAMES SMITH 
HANDFULS OF PURPOSE
GOSPEL OF MARK

Click here for the following studies on the Gospel of Mark

  • Mark 1:4-15. SEVEN STEPS IN THE CONSECRATED LIFE.
  • Mark 1:21-27 THE UNCLEAN SPIRIT.
  • Mark 1:29-31. PETER'S WIFE'S MOTHER.
  • Mark 1:40-45.CONFESSION, COMPASSION, CLEANSING.
  • Mark 2:1-12. THE SICK PARALYTIC.
  • Mark 2:1-12. JESUS IN THE HOUSE.
  • Mark 2:14-17.THE CALL OF LEVI.
  • Mark 2:18-22.THE BRIDEGROOM.
  • Mark 3:1-7.THE WITHERED HAND.
  • Mark 4:26-29.THE SECRET SEED.
  • Mark 4:35-41.LET US PASS OVER.
  • Mark 4:36-41.THE CRY OF THE PERISHING.
  • Mark 5:1-20.THE TERRIBLE DEMONIAC.
  • Mark 5:22-24, 35-43.JAIRUS' DAUGHTER.
  • Mark 5:25-34.THE HELPLESS WOMAN.
  • Mark 6:14-28.HEROD; OR, THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN.
  • Mark 6:35-44.THE MYSTERIOUS FEAST.
  • Mark 7:31-37.THE IMPEDIMENTS REMOVED.
  • Mark 8:1-9THE SATISFYING POWER OF JESUS.
  • Mark 8:22-26.JESUS LEADING AND HEALING.
  • Mark 9:17-29.THE DEVIL-POSSESSED SON.
  • Mark 10:13-16.THE CHILDREN FOR CHRIST.
  • Mark 10:17-22.LOVED, YET LACKING.
  • Mark 10:35-40.THE CUP AND THE BAPTISM.
  • Mark 10:46-52.THE BLIND BEGGAR.
  • Mark 11:12-14, 20-22.THE BARREN FIG-TREE.
  • Mark 11:1-10.A SPECIAL COMMISSION.
  • Mark 12:13-17.WHY DO YOU TEMPT ME?
  • Mark 12:28-34.THE FIRST COMMANDMENT.
  • Mark 13.THINGS TO COME.
  • Mark 13:33-37.THE MASTER AND HIS SERVANTS.
  • Mark 14:1-9.SHE HAS DONE WHAT SHE COULD.
  • Mark 14:22-25.THE BREAD AND THE CUP.
  • Mark 14:26-42.BETWEEN THE CUP OF BLESSING AND THE TRAITOR'S KISS.
  • Mark 14:29-72.THE STEPS IN PETER'S DOWNFALL.
  • Mark 15:1-15.PILATE AND JESUS.
  • Mark 15:26-32.THE ATTITUDE OF UNBELIEF.
  • Mark 16:1-8.TAUGHT IN THE SEPULCHER.
  • Mark 16:9-14.RESURRECTION REVELATIONS.
  • Mark 16:15-20.THE GREAT COMMISSION.

C. H. SPURGEON
All of Spurgeon's Sermons
on the Gospel of Mark

C H SPURGEON
Verse Expositions on the Gospel of Mark

C H SPURGEON
Sermon Notes on the Gospel of Mark

C H SPURGEON
Devotionals from
Morning and Evening
Faith's Checkbook

Click here for all of the following devotionals on one page

  • Mark 1:17 Fishers Follow Him
  • Mark 1:18 Straightway they forsook their nets & followed Him
  • Mark 1:30 Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever
  • Mark 1:41 I will; be thou clean
  • Mark 2:4 They let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay
  • Mark 3:13 They came unto him
  • Mark 4:36 There were also with him other little ships
  • Mark 8:38 When he cometh in the glory of his Father
  • Mark 9:15 The people when they beheld Him were greatly amazed
  • Mark 9:19 Bring Him unto me
  • Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe
  • Mark 9:23 The “All” of Belief
  • Mark 9:23 All things are possible to him that believeth
  • Mark 10:21 Take up the cross, and follow Me
  • Mark 11:22 Have faith in God
  • Mark 14:14 "Where I shall eat the Passover with My disciples?"
  • Mark 14:72 He wept
  • Mark 15:23 They gave Him to drink wine mingled with myrrh
  • Mark 16:7 Always First in Fellowship
  • Mark 16:9 He appeared first to Mary Magdalene
  • Mark 16:9 Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils
  • Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved

RAY STEDMAN
Sermons on the Gospel of Mark

THEOLOGY OF WORK
GOSPEL OF MARK

THIRD MILLENNIUM
Notes on the the Gospel of Mark

Mark Commentary 1

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DEREK THOMAS
SERMONS
GOSPEL OF MARK

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GOSPEL OF MARK
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Mark 13

Mark 14

Mark 15

Mark 16

DAVID THOMPSON
GOSPEL OF MARK

TODAY IN THE WORD
Devotionals

Often Has Good Iillustrations - Click Link for Multiple Devotionals on Each Chapter of Mark

MARVIN VINCENT
New Testament Word Studies
Notes on original Greek text

BOB UTLEY
Gospel of Mark
Commentary

STEVE ZEISLER 
AND OTHER SPEAKERS 
PENINSULA BIBLE CHURCH
Gospel of Mark

A Desperate Prayer Mark 14:32-42 Taylor, Paul
Marvelous In Our Eyes Mark 12:1-12 Grant, Scott
Mountain Top Experience Mark 9:2-13 Westman, Dan
Surprised and Scared Mark 16:1-8 Taylor, Paul
Removing the Blinders Mark 10:17-27 Westman, Dan
Faith and Politics Mark 12:13-17 Grant, Scott
Palm Sunday: What Kind of Kingdom? Mark 11:1-11 Taylor, Paul
The Savior Appears: Too Good To Be True Mark 16:1-20 Zeisler, Steve
The Savior Appears: Arrest and Crucifixion Mark 14:1-72, 15:1-47 Zeisler, Steve
The Savior Appears: Apostles and Opposition Mark 8:1-38, 9:1-50, 10:1-52, 11:1-33, 12:1-44, 14:1-72 Zeisler, Steve
The Savior Appears: He Taught with Authority Mark 4:1-41, 5:1-43, 6:1-56 Zeisler, Steve
The Savior Appears: Come and See Mark 1:1-45, 2:1-28, 3:1-35 Zeisler, Steve
New Year's Eve, Dec 31, 2010 Mark 4:35-41 Goins, Doug
A Disciple's Story Mark 1:1-45, 2:1-28, 3:1-35, 4:1-41, 5:1-43, 6:1-56, 7:1-37, 8:1-38, 9:1-50, 10:1-52, 11:1-33, 12:1-44, 13:1-37, 14:1-72, 15:1-47, 16:1-8 Grant, Scott
A New Day Mark 16:1-8 Grant, Scott
Honoring the Son Mark 15:33-47 Grant, Scott
Love Story Mark 15:16-32 Grant, Scott
I, Barabbas Mark 15:1-15 Grant, Scott
A Crisis of Faith Mark 14:53-72 Grant, Scott
A Glimmer of Hope Mark 14:43-52 Grant, Scott
Crushed Mark 14:32-42 Grant, Scott
Come to the Table Mark 14:12-31 Grant, Scott
Unchain My Heart Mark 14:1-11 Grant, Scott
Candles in the Night Mark 13:24-37 Grant, Scott
Labor Pains Mark 13:1-23 Grant, Scott
Greater Than Great Mark 12:35-44 Grant, Scott
What Does God Want Us to Do? Mark 12:28-34 Grant, Scott
The Kiss of Heaven Mark 12:13-27 Grant, Scott
The Sacred Doorway Mark 11:27-33, 12:1-11 Grant, Scott
A House of Prayer for All Nations Mark 11:12-26 Grant, Scott
Bringing Christ to the World Mark 11:1-11 Grant, Scott
The Artistry of God Mark 10:46-52 Grant, Scott
To End All Suffering Mark 10:32-45 Grant, Scott
Becoming a Child Mark 10:13-31 Grant, Scott
The Way of the Lord in Marriage Mark 10:1-12 Grant, Scott
Great Vision, Small Steps Mark 9:30-50 Grant, Scott
A Cry For Help Mark 9:14-29 Grant, Scott
The Splendor of the Son Mark 9:2-13 Grant, Scott
Coming Alive Mark 8:34-38, 9:1 Grant, Scott
The Second Touch Mark 8:22-33 Grant, Scott
Connecting the Dots Mark 8:1-21 Grant, Scott
Different Paths, Same Table Mark 7:24-37 Grant, Scott
Matters of the Heart Mark 7:1-23 Grant, Scott
Against the Wind Mark 6:45-56 Grant, Scott
Waiters at the Feast Mark 6:31-44 Grant, Scott
A Prophet for All Seasons Mark 6:14-30 Grant, Scott
Building a New World Mark 6:1-13 Grant, Scott
Desperation & Faith Mark 5:21-43 Grant, Scott
Up from the Tombs Mark 5:1-20 Grant, Scott
Questions of Faith Mark 4:35-41 Grant, Scott
Seeds of Significance Mark 4:26-34 Grant, Scott
Into the Mystery Mark 4:21-25 Grant, Scott
Seeds of Hope Mark 4:1-20 Grant, Scott
God's New Family Mark 3:20-35 Grant, Scott
God's Platoon Mark 3:7-19 Grant, Scott
Servant Leadership Mark 10:35-45 Zeisler, Steve
To Soften a Heart Mark 2:23-28, 3:1-6 Grant, Scott
Join the Party Mark 2:13-22 Grant, Scott
A Story of Forgiveness Mark 2:1-12 Grant, Scott
The Human Touch Mark 1:35-45 Grant, Scott
Opening the Doors Mark 1:21-34 Grant, Scott
A Voice by the Sea Mark 1:16-20 Grant, Scott
A Voice from the Heavens Mark 1:9-15 Grant, Scott
A Voice in the Wilderness Mark 1:1-8 Grant, Scott
Trusting Jesus In The Face Of Sickness & Death Mark 5:21-43 Goins, Doug
Trusting Jesus In The Face Of Satanic Evil Mark 5:1-20 Goins, Doug
Trusting Jesus In the Face Of Natural Disaster Mark 4:35-41 Goins, Doug
The Kingdom Of God Is Hidden Mark 4:21-34 Goins, Doug
The kingdom Of God Is Mystery Mark 4:1-20 Goins, Doug
The Kingdom Of God Is Family Mark 3:20-35 Goins, Doug
Herod or Christ? Mark 6:17-28 Zeisler, Steve
The Mission And The Men Mark 3:7-19 Goins, Doug
The Priority Of People Over Religious Tradition Mark 2:23-28, 3:1-6 Goins, Doug
Overcoming Religious Prejudice And Tradition Mark 2:13-22 Goins, Doug
Close Enough To Care Mark 1:40-45, 2:1-12 Goins, Doug
A New Authority In Capernaum Mark 1:21-39 Goins, Doug
The Gospel And Discipleship Mark 1:14-20 Goins, Doug
Days Of Decision and Testing Mark 1:9-13 Goins, Doug
The Beginning of the Beginning Mark 1:1-8 Goins, Doug
I Do Believe-Help My Unbelief! Mark 9:14-29 Zeisler, Steve
Why Have You Forsaken Me? Mark 15:20-41 Zeisler, Steve
Couldn't You Stay Awake? Mark 14:26-42 Zeisler, Steve
What Did Moses Command? Mark 10:2-16 Zeisler, Steve
Whose Likeness Is On This Coin? Mark 11:27-33, 12:1-12 Zeisler, Steve
What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Mark 10:32-45 Zeisler, Steve
Why Do You Call Me Good? Mark 10:17-31 Zeisler, Steve
Why Do You Bother Her? Mark 14:1-11 Zeisler, Steve
Who Do You Say That I Am? Mark 8:27-38 Zeisler, Steve
Do You See Anything? Mark 8:11-26 Zeisler, Steve
Don't You Understand? Mark 7:1-23 Zeisler, Steve
How To Achieve Greatness Mark 10:35-45 Goins, Doug
How Many Loaves Do You Have? Mark 6:30-46 Zeisler, Steve
Why Do You Weep? Mark 5:35-43 Zeisler, Steve
Who Touched Me? Mark 5:21-34 Zeisler, Steve
What Is Your Name? Mark 5:1-20 Zeisler, Steve
Why Are You So Afraid? Mark 4:35-41 Zeisler, Steve
Good Or Evil, Life Or Death? Mark 2:23-28, 3:1-6 Zeisler, Steve
What Is Easiest To Say? Mark 2:1-12 Zeisler, Steve
Hour of Decision in the Garden of God Mark 14:32-43 Grant, Scott
My Body, Broken - My Blood, Poured Out Mark 14:12-25 Goins, Doug
Asking The Right Question Mark 11:27, 11:12 Zeisler, Steve
Broken Body, Broken Heart Mark 5:25-34 Zeisler, Steve
Pride And Prayer Mark 9:14-29 Zeisler, Steve
The Long Watch Mark 13:14-37 Zeisler, Steve
The Search For Security Mark 13:1-13 Zeisler, Steve

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