In this episode we look for the Central Proposition of the Text by thinking through a series of 5 basic questions. These are designed to get you thinking about the text from various angles and engages you in the process of exposing the point this text makes.

In this episode we begin looking at Mark 1:9-15. We're looking for key words and an outline of the text. This process will help us see what is imost important in the text as we work on developing the central idea and applicatations from it.

The “secret sauce” of influence is discussed in this episode. It is a sermon recorded live and is the culmination of all the previous episodes related to Mark 1:1-8.

This episode is the development of the central idea for a lesson based on Mark 1:1-8. By considering the needs of the audience, the CPT, and the Purpose Bridge, the heart of the lesson can be deciphered. Questions are considered and several examples of different Central Propositions are discussed.

In introducing John, Mark revealed key characteristics that helped make John successful. In this podcast, we'll explore applications of this text from a personal perspective.

The Purpose Bridge for Mark 1:1-8 determines the plan for developing applications and a lesson. It is based on the Central Proposition of the Text discussed in the previous episode.

In this episode the Central Proposition of the Text is discovered and discussed. This is one sentence that reveals the heart of the text.

The key words and outline of Mark 1:1-8 are revealed. These help us understand and interpret the text. This episode discusses the questions we need to answer in order to find these characteristics of the text.

This is an introduction to the podcast. I reveal the purpose and plans for the podcast and what you can expect from me.