Mark’s Gospel is the shortest of the Gospels. Most of the material in Mark is also found in Matthew and Luke and for this reason Mark’s account has tended to be neglected. This is a pity because there is a vividness that is unique to Mark. One of Mark’s favourite words is the Greek word euthus or eutheos.  In the AV and ESV it is translated as immediately or straightway or anon. This doesn’t come out so clearly in the NIV where it is translated by various expressions, such as at once or without delay.  It is, however, very obvious in the Greek text.   Altogether Mark uses this word more than 40 times – more than in all the rest of the New Testament.  A number of stories are told in such vivid detail that they obviously reflect first-hand accounts of the events they describe. Both of these characteristics, the use of the word euthus and the vivid detail with which Mark tells his story, make Mark’s Gospel a very gripping story.   It seems to move at great speed towards a certain goal.   When you start to read you want to keep on reading.

Over 10 Tuesday mornings, Pastor Kieran Banks will open up this dramatic and gripping gospel for you and, inevitably, draw you closer to Christ.

The course will be held on Tuesday mornings between 9.30 and 10.30 over zoom, starting on Tuesday 1st October 2024.  Specific dates for the whole course will be provided.

The cost for the course is £75 if you just want to audit the module and £100 if you want to complete an assessment and gain study credits.  Fees must be paid  in advance and registration, which can be done here, is essential.

If you have any questions or want more information, please email info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk