The Gospel of Mark
For the first time as a church, we’re diving headfirst into a year-long journey through the Gospel of Mark. That’s right. One book. One year. Verse by verse. Chapter by chapter. From April 2025 to April 2026, and Everyone’s Welcome.
If you’re wondering, “Why Mark?” it’s because Mark gets straight to the point. It’s fast. It’s raw. It’s honest. Written in a time of crisis, Mark boldly proclaims the truth our world is still desperate to hear: Jesus is King. Every heart longs for a King like Jesus, whether we realize it yet or not. In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, people need to know there is someone they can trust, someone they can hope in, someone who offers true life.
This isn’t just a sermon series. It’s a soul reset. It’s an invitation to walk closely with Jesus: to wrestle with His miracles, to soak in His words, to be undone by His love and to be reshaped by His truth. At Cross Point, we say that with Jesus, Anything’s Possible, and we believe this could be the year that changes everything.
Reading Plan
This isn’t about checking a box; it’s about walking with Jesus one story at a time. Our suggestion is to read through the entire book of Mark once a month (It takes roughly 60 minutes to read the book in one go.) To support this, the resource guide below follows the natural flow of the book and breaks it up into 30 parts, so you can read every day and digest the entire book every month.
Catch Up & Rewatch
Watch our past Sunday messages as we unpack the Gospel of Mark from the first verse onward. In each of these weekly sermons, gifted communicators dive into the Word and bring insights to help us glean new wisdom.
Each message is an opportunity to explore the text and learn together from the Gospel of Mark.
Latest Message
Mark PodcastS
While you are on the go, listen to our weekly message podcasts! Gain knowledge and insight about the Gospel of Mark, no matter where you are. Each episode will delve into the life of Jesus and the lessons we can learn only from studying one of the Gospels.
Go Deeper
in your study of Mark
Ready to go deeper in your understanding of the Gospel of Mark? These resources are great companions for individual or group study.
Blue Letter Bible
A broad outline of every book of the Bible, designed to enrich the reader’s understanding of the whole of Scripture.
The Bible Project: Mark
Beautiful animated explainer videos, reflection questions, and deep dives.
Gospel of Mark: Word for Word Bible Comic
Easily accessible, Biblical Gospel of Mark using a bold contemporary art style.
Larry W. Hurtado – Mark
A highly readable, accessible commentary ideal for personal study. Historical background, textual insight, and theological reflection in one.
The Gospel Coalition – What Do You Do With the End of Mark’s Gospel
This book explores the ending of Mark 16; presenting key perspectives and offers clear, thoughtful insights for readers.
Tim Keller – King’s Cross
Through the Gospel of Mark, Keller shows how the story of Jesus is at once cosmic, historical, and personal, calling each of us to look anew at our relationship with God.
N.T. Wright – Mark for Everyone
Insightful and pastoral, this book walks through Mark with theological clarity and application.
David Alan Black – Perspective On The End of Mark
The final section of Mark sparks ongoing debate. This book explores key views and offers thoughtful responses.
LifeGuide Bible Study – “Mark: The Servant King”
Great for small groups or individuals looking to process the Gospel of Mark over several weeks.
Reflect, Journal, Grow
There’s only so much time during a sermon on Sunday to explore the meaning of the Word and how to apply it to our lives. Click the button below to find wider reading options as we unpack how the Gospel of Mark relates to our lives today.
Use these resources to develop your understanding of how Jesus’ life impacts how we live today. There’s no end to how we can grow individually and as a church through studying the Gospel of Mark.
Reflect on the power of the Gospel by reading through the Mark blog below!
The Faithfulness of God
I remember my dad once asked me to do something I wasn’t quite sure how to do. As I considered his...
Intro: What is the Setting?
The Gospel of Mark is a work of literary genius. The way that Mark arranges and shapes the content...
Intro: Who is Mark?
Before we get started, it would be good to get some context for the Gospel of Mark. The second...
Group & Community Engagement
Mark wasn’t meant to be read alone. One of the best ways to grow this year is in community with people asking questions, sharing insights and doing life together. Jesus shows up when we open His Word together. Find a Group dedicated to studying the Gospel, or start one today!
Life, and our understanding of the Bible, is better together! Don’t miss out on knowing God better through community!