90 articles from 62 issues, 1995 to 2026 · Page 8 of 8
Whose law do we obey when human tradition and God’s command collide? Susan Cyre’s study of Mark 7 sets the Pharisees’ hand-washing rules against the faith of a Gentile mother, with questions for groups and notes drawing on Calvin.
What does it look like when a king has authority and power, and when he does not? Susan Cyre’s study of Mark 6 sets the rejection at Nazareth, the death of John and the feeding of the five thousand side by side, with notes comparing the banquets of Herod and Jesus.
What does Jesus’ word do for a man among the tombs, a woman who has spent twelve years looking for healing, and a girl who has died? Susan Cyre’s study of Mark 5 asks the group to notice who holds authority, with notes that draw on Calvin.
Who makes the kingdom grow, and what does the stilling of the storm show us about the King? Susan Cyre’s study of Mark 4 offers questions on the parable of the sower and the lamp, application prompts for group use, and notes that draw on Calvin.
Why do the scribes see Jesus heal and call it Satan’s work, while the unclean spirits call him Son of God? Susan Cyre’s study of Mark 3 poses questions on the Sabbath, the Twelve and the unforgivable sin, with notes that draw on Calvin.
Who judges whom when the church reads the Bible? The editors set feminist claims that Scripture holds authority only where it affirms women’s experience beside the Westminster Confession and Calvin’s Institutes, which ground its authority in God alone.
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