W. Mark Lanier

This week Mark interviewed Vicar Melvin Tinker from St. John Newland in Hull, England, a frequent guest of the Biblical Literacy class. Vicar Tinker didn’t grow up in a Christian home. His first encounter with Christians was at age 16. This began a spiritual journey, and he became a Christian in his late teens. He […]

“The Long Winding Road” series continues as Mark shows us the role Elijah plays in the fulfillment of the messianic prophecies. Learn why Moses and Elijah appear before Jesus and his disciples on the mount. Was John the Baptist the same Elijah of the Old Testament? Join us as Mark addresses these and other questions […]

Mark continued the Long and Winding Road with Part 2: The Temple. The “Tabernacle” was God “dwelling” among His people, and Moses constructed it under God’s detailed guidance. God had Solomon build the Temple. 1 Kings 6-7 provides the instructions. In 1 Kings 8, God promised David’s lineage would sit on the throne: a prophecy of […]

Mark continued the Long and Winding Road series this week by focusing on the tabernacle. In Exodus 25:8-9, God gave Moses precise instructions about how to build the tabernacle. This is where God met with His people Israel and where Israel followed God. Tabernacle means a dwelling place or tent. Mark taught the correlation of the […]

This week, Mark focused on the Book of Ruth in his continuing series of The Long and Winding Road – Finding Pictures of Jesus in the Old Testament. The story of Ruth is a love story. Her life showcases obedience and the blessings it brings to believers. Ruth embraced the God of Israel and found […]

Mark picked back up with The Long and Winding Road series highlighting references to Jesus in the Old Testament. This week’s lesson focused on Jesus – the good shepherd in John 10:15. Jesus is making a claim from the Old Testament that He is a good shepherd with the qualifications of a good shepherd. Mark […]

Mark wrapped up the church-wide Multiply study of Colossians by focusing on Colossians 4:2-3. How do you pray? Paul says to continue steadfastly. . . . Mark referred to the Greek, noting that “steadfastly” translated as “close at hand or ready or devote to.” Paul uses 2nd person, present imperative to show prayer is now. Be alert […]

Mark finished Lesson 5 of the church-wide study of Colossians. His teachings of chapter 4 show us how to live and engage in the world then and now by making the most of our opportunities to live for Christ.

Mark continues with church-wide focus on a study of Colossians and asks three questions: 1) What satisfies your heart and mind? 2) Where do you source joy? 3) Where do you find life’s answers? The Apostle Paul desires the people to know that God redeemed all those who believed in the saving power of Jesus and the cross. Hear Mark share […]

Mark continued with session 2 in the church-wide Multiply study of Colossians. Today’s focus was Colossians 1:15-29. How should we study an epistle? Mark teaches four steps: 1. Read the entire epistle in one setting. 2. Make notes of ideas, issues or questions that come to mind. 3. Go back and study in sections. 4. […]