Let's Study Mark

Well written and goes in depth for every verse using tons of cross references, historical truths and Greek definitions and more. Highly recommend to any Christian person or groups to desire a closer experience in God's Word. I personal believe it would be perfect for a class seeing it has very compressed information into short chapters that can be guided through quickly OR used for some amazing open discussion by using the study guide of questions in the back to drive the conversations with. BEST BEST book out there. you will not be disappointed.

Ferguson is well positioned to write these sort of commentaries. He has a PhD in systematics and has taught at Westminster Theological Seminary, but he's also been the beloved pastor of a large, vibrant Presbyterian church in Scotland. He's written something like 30 books, and he has a gift for clear but deep writing.The cover of my edition of this book, printed in 2005, is not overly cheesy (as the last reviewer charged). But an older volume in this series (Ferguson's Let's Study Philippians -- also great) does have an awful cover, so my guess is they updated it recently.The chapters (73 in all) are short and accessible. They are packed with reliable and lively exegesis, with a theologically strong redemptive-historical approach. He pauses to make solid and penetrating practical applications as he goes. There are additional study questions in the back that tie themes from various chapters together.If I were to pick just one commentary to use for a small group Bible study of lay people, or a teacher's guide for an adult Christian ed. class, this would be it.Other good commentaries for teaching and preaching:R. Kent Hughes (1989, Reformed sermons, solid if a little less than contemporary); Tom Wright, Mark for Everyone (2001 --excellent concise exegesis and insights. Yes, the NPP theology is troublesome at a feww junctures, but it does not come into play here that I see); Mark Horne (2004 -- Reformed, PCA, lengthy -- references Austin Farrar alot); William Lane (NICNT -- extensive exegesis).

The "Let's Study" series is a serious and remarkable study of the books of the New Testament. Each book written by a highly respected minister and writer is both informative and spiritually sound. This has been a great find for my search for meaning in my Christian studies.

I am a great respecter of Sinclair and his writing. "In Christ Alone" has been a tremendous help to my spiritual growth and theological depth - although I have miles to go!! This book is a good, basic resource, but it's a little too basic for me. If you want a companion study guide for your devotional study of Mark or to aid in teaching a small group or Sunday School class - it's 5 stars all the way. For pastors, it's o.k.

Sinclair Ferguson is thorough, yet very pastoral in his commentary on Mark. Mark is a hit you in the face, just the facts type of gospel but Ferguson has brought out the practical application within each theme without stretching as some commentators do. He is faithful to the text and Gospel/Christ centered in his exegesis. If I had to own just one commentary on the gospel of Mark. This would be it.

Solid, pastoral, easy to read but deep and insightful, as expected.

What a great surprise. Fresh takes on familiar passages.

Mark is a very important book to study. Sinclair Ferguson does a very good job with this study. It is a good book for group study.

Clear, accessible text - opens your eyes to all the great stuff in Mark!

Excellent