This
workbook is a good addition to a series of Bible studies for young
people. It is a twelve week study exploring themes from the gospel of
Mark such as being understood and loved by Jesus, evil, faith,
compassion, opposition to the Christian faith, the future, and more.
There
is very little homework assigned between meetings, generally reading
a chapter or two in Mark. That makes this a good study for students
who don't have much time for extra study. There are great leader's
notes making this a good study to be led by someone new to leading
groups. There are suggested times given for meeting activities, such
as reading material and discussing questions. A teen could use this
book to confidently begin and lead the Bible study. It could be done
as a one-to-one discipleship experience or in a small group setting.
I
appreciated the way this study developed. It explored some issues
that might be troubling to young people, such as Jesus' anger. It
helps participants recognize the major elements of the gospel of Mark
as well as getting to know Jesus better.
You can read a sample here.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
John
Perritt, MDiv,DMin, is the director of resources for Reformed Youth
Ministries and serves as host of The Local Youth Worker podcast for
RYM. He previously served in local youth ministry for more than
fifteen years. He is the author of Insecure, Your Days Are
Numbered, What Would Judas Do?, and
Time Out! The Gift of God of Youth Sports.
He has also published articles with The Gospel Coalition and Desiring
God. He and his wife live in Ridgeland, MS, with their five children.
You can find him on Twitter (@johnperritt) and Instagram (@jperritt).
New
Growth Press, 128 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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