Resources

Books

Online

Books about the Gospel of Mark
Mark: N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides by N. T. Wright. Published by IVP Connect.

Mark in The New Interpreter's Bible: A Commentary in Twelve Volumes Volume VIII by Pheme Perkins. Published by Abingdon Press.

Books about the New Testament
The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction by Luke Timothy Johnson. Published by Oxford Press.

The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation by Luke Timothy Johnson. Published by Fortress Press.

Books about the Bible
Making Sense of the Bible, Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today by Adam Hamilton. Published by HarperOne.

What Is the Bible and Who Is It For? A Book for Beginners, Skeptics, and Seekers by Emanuel Cleaver III. Published by Wesley's Foundery Books.

Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans. Published by Thomas Nelson.

Enter the Bible resource
Enter the Bible is an excellent, free resource out of Luther Seminary.
It is a website designed to help everyday disciples and spiritual seekers engage Scripture in ways that are thoughtful, accessible, and faithful—with an aim to encourage and strengthen faith in the God revealed in the Old and New Testaments.

Each book of the Bible has its own course.
There are timelines, maps, videos, a glossary, and so much more.
The Mark course is taught by Kristofer Phan Coffman, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. 
Biblical Interpretation for Lay Education Online Course

This is a course on the Absorb Platform, which is a website utilized by the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for education.

This course introduces the basic principles of biblical interpretation. You'll explore how the Bible came together, methods for interpreting scripture, and helpful tools for biblical interpretation.

It is taught by Mark Statler, a lifelong Missouri Methodist. He currently serves as the Director for Leadership Excellence in the Missouri Conference Office.