Simon Lucas gets the First Annual Mark Marathon off to a start at a sprint, focusing on Mark 1:1-13, and finds that Mark is in no doubt as to the identity of Jesus.

Article by Simon Lucas on 1st September 2009

During the second mile of our Mark Marathon, Phill Sacre reflects on the calling of the first disciples, and asks - is Jesus calling you today?

Article by Phill Sacre on 2nd September 2009

In the third mile of the Mark Marathon, Simon Lucas discovers that, amongst all the miracles and healings, Jesus placed great importance on teaching God's word.

Article by Simon Lucas on 6th September 2009

In the fourth mile of our Mark Marathon, Andrew Brown identifies that Jesus regularly spent time with his Father in prayer, and encourages us to do the same.

Article by Andy on 9th September 2009

In the fifth mile of our Mark Marathon, Claire McHale looks at Mark's account of Jesus healing the paralytic, and considers whether there is a link between sin and illness.

Article by Claire on 13th September 2009

In the sixth mile of our Mark Marathon, Gavin Mullin looks at Jesus' remarks that it is not the healthy that need a doctor but the sick, and looks at the Pharisees' attitude to Jesus mingling with tax collectors.

Article by g12ct on 16th September 2009

In the seventh mile of our Mark Marathon, Martin Laker gets to grips with Jesus' teaching on new wine, and believes that we must be ready to change and accept God's new wine into our lives.

Article by Martin Laker on 20th September 2009

Article by Matthew on 23rd September 2009

In the ninth mile of our Mark Marathon, Katie Wright looks at the attitude of the Pharisees and of Jesus to the Sabbath, and says that we should relax about the Sabbath, and rest in the presence of God.

Article by katie on 26th September 2009

In the tenth mile of our Mark Marathon, Ian Davis thinks about the calling of the disciples, and considers how a seemingly poor choice of men became the founders of the Christian church.

Article by Ian Davis on 30th September 2009