Mark, Chapter 2

When you read Mark chapter 2 you might consider it to be a series of unrelated short stores, but in this Bible study Mr. Smith shows that there is a common theme running through this chapter. Jesus is beginning to train his disciples and this chapter shows how he is trying to change their mindset from a Jewish one to a Christian one in preparation for there becoming the leaders of the early church.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.