Ira Brent Driggers examines the character of God as portrayed in the Gospel of Mark, paying particular attention to the way God factors into the unfolding conflict between Jesus and his disciples. Arguing that Mark depicts God as acting in two logically opposite ways, both independently of Jesus (as a distinct character) and through Jesus (possessing him from his baptism), he adds a level of complexity to Mark's portrayal of Jesus and sheds new light on the most enigmatic feature of Mark's narrative: the consistent and troubling misunderstanding of the disciples.

Following God through Mark: Theological Tension in the Second Gospel

Religion & Spirituality

Driggers, Ira Brent

Christian Books & Bibles

Westminster/John Knox Press

SEE THE BIBLE IN 3-V 
 An Investigative Bible Study Method Using Questions to Examine Scripture from 3 Views 3-V is a series of seven different advanced Bible study courses designed for the Sr. High level. 3-V is a serious learning tool that forces students to think, by challenging them to investigate. Throughout a variety of texts and topics, 3-V poses a series of three probing questions in order to enhance a student’s comprehension, interpretation, and application of a scripture. These 3-Views are – View 1 – What’s the Text? (Comprehension) What does the scripture specifically say? How do different Bible translation versions word the same passage? View 2 – What’s the Context? (Interpretation) What is the story behind the story? What was the cultural and social background of the people who were addressed? Do we find terms in the scripture that were commonplace to people of the day…but unfamiliar to us? What were the events that took place prior to the passage? Exploring all of the background information that envelops a Bible verse can improve our understanding. View 3 – What’s Next? (Application) How do we apply our new scriptural understanding to our contemporary daily lives? How will we change in response? ______________________________________ 3-V does more than just give your students a Bible lesson…it teaches them how to study the Bible…for a lifetime. JESUS, THE CHRIST This 3V study series examines the divine, saving nature of Jesus Christ. Session titles include – * Who Do You Say I Am? (Mark 8:27 ― 9:1) * Jesus' Statement of Ministry (Luke 4:16 – 30) * Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) * Heirs with Christ (Galatians 3:23 ― 4:7) * Atonement (Hebrews 2:10-18) * Christ Will Reign Forever (Revelation 11:15-18) * Casting Out Demons (Mark 5:1-20) Visit www.iLeadYouth.com/3V for additional helps and information.

Jesus, the Christ: 3-V Bible Study (3v Bible Studies)

ABINGDON PRESS *

New Proclamation continues to offer the best in creative, searching, and responsible interpretion of the biblical lectionary texts.

New Proclamation: Year B, 2012, Easter Through Christ the King, April 7, 2012 - November 25, 2012

Hylen, Susan E.

Jones, J. P.

Hartman, Tracy

Fortress Press

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Driggers, Ira Brent. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Driggers, Ira Brent