“But turning and looking at his disciples, Jesus rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan!
For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things’”
(Mark 8:33—NRSV).
“‘It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him.
But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.’
‘If you can’? said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’”
(Mark 9:22b-23).
“Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said.
‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor,
and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me’”
(Mark 10:21).
“James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him,
‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you’”
(Mark 10:35—NRSV).
“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel
after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds,
and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be
my people”
(Hebrews 8:10).
International Bible Study Commentary & International Bible Lesson
Verse-by-Verse Bible Studies
L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.
Mark 1:16-20 & Luke 14:25-33
(2019)
NEW SERIES
See Luke 14:25-33, which includes Mark 1:16-20
Mark 8:27-9:1
(2011)
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 8:27-9:1 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 8:27-9:1 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“But turning and looking at his disciples, Jesus rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan!
For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things’”
(Mark 8:33—NRSV).
How Have Most Set Their Minds?
How Have Most Set Their Minds? (Large Print)
How Have Most Set Their Minds? (Bulletin Size)
Mark 9:2-13
(2011)
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 9:2-13 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 9:2-13 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus”
(Mark 9:4—NRSV).
Who Do You Listen to the Most?
Who Do You Listen to the Most? (Large Print)
Who Do You Listen to the Most? (Bulletin Size)
Mark 9:14-29
(2016)
English Standard Version
Mark 9:14-29 ESV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 9:14-29 ESV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 9:14-29
King James Version
Mark 9:14-29 KJV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 9:14-29 KJV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 9:14-29
New American Standard Bible
Mark 9:14-29 NASB Easy Print Commentary
Mark 9:14-29 NASB Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible and Student Study Handout for Mark 9:14-29
New International Version
Mark 9:14-29 NIV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 9:14-29 NIV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 9:14-29
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 9:14-29 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 9:14-29 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 9:14-29
Audio Edition
Mark 9:14-29 Audio Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 9:14-29
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 9:14-29 Large Print
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Mark 9:14-29
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Mark 9:14-29
Crossword Puzzle on Mark 9:14-29 with Answer Key
Mark 9:14-29
International Bible Lesson for 2016
“‘It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him.
But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.’
‘If you can’? said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’”
(Mark 9:22b-23).
Jesus Can Increase Our Faith
Jesus Can Increase Our Faith (Large Print)
Jesus Can Increase Our Faith (Bulletin Size)
Mark 10:17-31
(2016)
English Standard Version
Mark 10:17-31 ESV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 10:17-31 ESV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 10:17-31
King James Version
Mark 10:17-31 KJV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 10:17-31 KJV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 10:17-31
New American Standard Bible
Mark 10:17-31 NASB Easy Print Commentary
Mark 10:17-31 NASB Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible and Student Study Handout for Mark 10:17-31
New International Version
Mark 10:17-31 NIV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 10:17-31 NIV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 10:17-31
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 10:17-31 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 10:17-31 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 10:17-31
Audio Edition
Mark 10:17-31 Audio Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 10:17-31
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 10:17-31 Large Print
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Mark 10:17-31
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Mark 10:17-31
Crossword Puzzle on Mark 10:17-31 with Answer Key
Mark 10:17-31
International Bible Lesson for 2016
“Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said.
‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor,
and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me’”
(Mark 10:21).
Faith Is Possible with God
Faith Is Possible with God (Large Print)
Faith Is Possible with God (Bulletin Size)
Mark 10:35-45
(2011)
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 10:35-45 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 10:35-45 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him,
‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you’”
(Mark 10:35—NRSV).
What Are Our Prayers Really Like?
What Are Our Prayers Really Like? (Large Print)
What Are Our Prayers Really Like? (Bulletin Size)
Mark 11:1-11
(2011)
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 11:1-11 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:1-11 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’”
(Mark 11:9—NRSV).
How Can We Solve Today’s Problems?
How Can We Solve Today’s Problems? (Large Print)
How Can We Solve Today’s Problems? (Bulletin Size)
Mark 11:1-11
(2015)
English Standard Version
Mark 11:1-11 ESV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:1-11 ESV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 11:1-11
King James Version
Mark 11:1-11 KJV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:1-11 KJV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 11:1-11
New American Standard Bible
Mark 11:1-11 NASB Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:1-11 NASB Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible and Student Study Handout for Mark 11:1-11
New International Version
Mark 11:1-11 NIV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:1-11 NIV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 11:1-11
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 11:1-11 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:1-11 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 11:1-11
Audio Edition
Mark 11:1-11 Audio Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 11:1-11
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 11:1-11 Large Print
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Mark 11:1-11
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Mark 11:1-11
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
Mark 11:1-11
International Bible Lesson
“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Mark 11:10—NRSV).
When the King Brings Peace
When the King Brings Peace (Large Print)
When the King Brings Peace (Bulletin Size or Bible Insert Size )
Mark 11:12-19
(2014)
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 11:12-19 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 11:12-19 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
Audio Edition
Audio Edition Mark 11:12-19 Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Isaiah 56:6-8; Jeremiah 7:1-12; Mark 11:12-19
Teacher Study Hints for Isaiah 56:6-8; Jeremiah 7:1-12; Mark 11:12-19 Large Print
King James Version Student Study Handout
King James Version and Study Guide for Mark 11:12-19
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout
New Revised Standard Version and Study Guide for Mark 11:12-19
Mark 12:28-37
(2014)
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 12:28-37 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 12:28-37 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
Audio Edition
Audio Commentary on Mark 12:28-37 Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Leviticus 19:17-18; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Mark 12:28-37
Large Print Teacher Study Hints for Leviticus 19:17-18; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Mark 12:28-37
King James Version Student Study Handout
King James Version and Study Guide for Mark 12:28-37
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout
New Revised Standard Version and Study Guide for Mark 12:28-37
Mark 12:38-44
(2015)
See Matthew 23:2-12 & Mark 12:38-44
(2015)
in Matthew Bible Commentaries
Mark 13:14-27
(2011)
Mark 13:14-27 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 13:14-27 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory”
(Mark 13:26—NRSV).
How Do You Know Who To Trust ?
How Do You Know Who To Trust ? (Large Print)
How Do You Know Who To Trust ? (Bulletin Size)
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
(2016)
English Standard Version
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 ESV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 ESV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
King James Version
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 KJV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 KJV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
New American Standard Bible
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 NASB Easy Print Commentary
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 NASB Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible and Student Study Handout for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
New International Version
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 NIV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 NIV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
Audio Edition
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 Audio Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 Large Print
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
Crossword Puzzle on Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72 with Answer Key
Mark 14:26-31 & 66-72
International Bible Lesson for 2016
“‘You will all fall away,’ Jesus told them, ‘for it is written:
“I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered”’
(Mark 14:27).
Faith Is Possible After Failures
Faith Is Possible After Failures (Large Print)
Faith Is Possible After Failures (Bulletin Size)
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
(2019)
NEW SERIES
English Standard Version
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 ESV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 ESV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version Student Study Handout for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
King James Version
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
New American Standard Bible
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Student Study Handout for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
New International Version
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
Audio Edition with New International Version
Audio Edition Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 ESV Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
Study Hints for Thinking Further for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 (Large Print)
Praying Through Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
Praying Through Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
Praying Through Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 (Large Print)
Application for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
Application — Five Takeaways for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13
Application — Five Takeaways for Mark 14:17-25 & Hebrews 8:6-13 (Large Print)
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
International Bible Lesson
NEW SERIES
“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel
after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds,
and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people”
(Hebrews 8:10).
Benefits of Believing the New Covenant
Benefits of Believing the New Covenant (Large Print)
Benefits of Believing the New Covenant (Bulletin Size)
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
(2019)
NEW SERIES
English Standard Version
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 ESV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 ESV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version Student Study Handout for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
King James Version
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
New American Standard Bible
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Student Study Handout for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
New International Version
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
Audio Edition with New International Version
Audio Edition Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 ESV Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
Study Hints for Thinking Further for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 (Large Print)
Praying Through Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
Praying Through Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
Praying Through Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 (Large Print)
Application for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
Application — Five Takeaways for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39
Application — Five Takeaways for Mark 15:6-15, 25-26, 33-39 (Large Print)
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
International Bible Lesson
NEW SERIES
“And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom”
(Mark 15:38).
Torn to Teach Good News
Torn to Teach Good News (Large Print)
Torn to Teach Good News (Bulletin Size)
Mark 16:1-8
(2016)
English Standard Version
Mark 16:1-8 ESV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 16:1-8 ESV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 16:1-8
King James Version
Mark 16:1-8 KJV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 16:1-8 KJV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 16:1-8
New American Standard Bible
Mark 16:1-8 NASB Easy Print Commentary
Mark 16:1-8 NASB Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible and Student Study Handout for Mark 16:1-8
New International Version
Mark 16:1-8 NIV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 16:1-8 NIV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 16:1-8
New Revised Standard Version
Mark 16:1-8 NRSV Easy Print Commentary
Mark 16:1-8 NRSV Easy Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Mark 16:1-8
Audio Edition
Mark 16:1-8 Audio Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 16:1-8
Teacher Study Hints for Mark 16:1-8 Large Print
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Mark 16:1-8
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Mark 16:1-8
Crossword Puzzle on Mark 16:1-8 with Answer Key
Mark 16:1-8
International Bible Lesson for 2016
“But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee.
There you will see him, just as he told you’”
(Mark 16:7).
Good Reasons for Faith in Jesus
Good Reasons for Faith in Jesus (Large Print)
Good Reasons for Faith in Jesus (Bulletin Size)