In the Gospel of Mark, we encounter Jesus not only as Savior, but as the true King who lays down his life and calls us to do the same. Mark shows us a King whose power is revealed through sacrifice and whose victory comes through the cross. Mark: Living for the King in Light of the Cross invites us to become like Jesus as we behold him. We will walk through this fast-paced, honest account of Jesus’ life, ministry, and sacrifice, as we discover what following him looks like. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we will be challenged and formed to live as faithful disciples who take up our cross, trust His authority, and align our lives with the Kingdom He came to establish.

Bibliography

Pastors rely on a variety of resources including seminary lectures, commentaries, and the teaching they themselves sat under while preaching through the Bible. It’s not always possible to give credit to every influence that has gone into a sermon. However, in this series the thinking of our pastors where profoundly shaped by the following sources:

  • Akin, Daniel L. Exalting Jesus in Mark. Edited by Daniel L. Akin, David Platt, and Tony Merida. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014.

  • Barnett, Paul. Mark: The Servant King. Reading the Bible Today Series. Sydney, South NSW: Aquila Press, 1991.

  • Bayer, Hans F. “Mark.” In Matthew–Luke, edited by Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar, vol. VIII of ESV Expository Commentary. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021.

  • Blight, Richard C. An Exegetical Summary of Mark 1–8. Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2012.

  • Blight, Richard C. An Exegetical Summary of Mark 9-16. Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2012.

  • Brooks, James A. Mark. Vol. 23 of The New American Commentary. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1991.

  • Edwards, James R. The Gospel according to Mark. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: Eerdmans; Apollos, 2002.

  • France, R. T. The Gospel of Mark: A Commentary on the Greek Text. New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI; Carlisle: W.B. Eerdmans; Paternoster Press, 2002.

  • Guelich, Robert A. Mark 1–8:26. Vol. 34A of Word Biblical Commentary. Dallas: Word, Incorporated, 1989.

  • Hughes, R. Kent. Mark: Jesus, Servant and Savior. Vol. 1 of Preaching the Word. Westchester, IL: Crossway Books, 1989.

  • Keller, Timothy. Jesus the King: Understanding the Life and Death of the Son of God. New York: Riverhead Books, 2013.

  • Keller, Timothy. The Timothy Keller Sermon Archive. New York City: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2013.

  • Kuruvilla, Abraham. Mark: A Theological Commentary for Preachers. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2012.

  • Lane, William L. The Gospel of Mark. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1974.

  • Oden, Thomas C., and Christopher A. Hall, eds. Mark. Revised ed. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998.

  • Pennington, Jonathan T. Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2012.

  • Simeon, Charles. Horae Homileticae: Mark–Luke. Vol. 12. London: Holdsworth and Ball, 1832.

  • Treat, Jeremy. The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014.