For many people the thought of Bible study is a non-starter. They often think that • it is for the pious. • they need to leave their brains outside. • they have to be solemn and sanctimonious. None of this is necessary, especially when studying Mark’s Gospel. Remember, the Jesus of this Gospel is urgent, direct and even confrontational. He is not comfortable with the pious and loses his temper with his own disciples when they are wooden-headed and difficult. Engaging with this