Mark Scott
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. He also serves as minister with Park Plaza Christian Church in Joplin.
Discovery Bible Study
May 9 | A Kingship of Disobedience
Reading Time: 4 minutes
While Saul ruled Israel for 40 years and had many military successes, his reign was checkered with disobedience and neuroses.
Feb 28 | Friendship with God
Feb 21 | Blessings and Curses
Feb 14 | Mercy and Judgment
Feb 7 | Hearing and Doing
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Unit: James
Theme: Faith With Action
Lesson Text: James 1:22-27; 2:14-26
Lesson Aim: Live out what you claim to believe.
Jan 31 | Different Discernment
Reading Time: 4 minutes
It is not enough to like or agree with the Sermon on the Mount. One must obey it. Jesus ended this sermon with a decisive call to action. He did so with a series of contrasts.
Jan 24 | Singular Servants
Reading Time: 4 minutes
In this latter half of Matthew 6, Jesus employed at least 18 different metaphors or images to drive home his point. He spoke of treasures, moths, vermin, and thieves. He spoke of eyes, light, darkness, masters, money . . .