The Book of Mark: 3rd Quarter Sabbath School

 

The Book of Mark
3rd Quarter 2024 Materials

Lesson Titles for Third Quarter 2024: The Book of Mark by Thomas R. Shepherd

Lesson 1: The Beginning of the Gospel—June 29-July 5

Lesson 2: A Day in the Ministry of Jesus—July 6-12

Lesson 3: Controversies—July 13-19

Lesson 4: Parables—July 20-26

Lesson 5: Miracles Around the Lake—July 27-August 2

Lesson 6: Inside Out—August 3-9

Lesson 7: Teaching Disciples: Part I—August 10-16

Lesson 8: Teaching Disciples: Part II—August 17-23

Lesson 9: Jerusalem Controversies—August 24-30

Lesson 10: The Last Days—August 31-September 6

Lesson 11: Taken and Tried—September 7-13

Lesson 12: Tried and Crucified—September 14-20

Lesson 13: The Risen Lord—September 21-27










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