Be Diligent

The "Be" Commentary

by Warren W. Wiersbe

How you can serve God—and others—more earnestly. Mark is the perfect Gospel for space-age people on the go. In this study, Dr. Wiersbe focuses on Jesus Christ the Servant, always on the move, always doing the Father's will and serving others. Mark is the ideal Gospel for busy people who want to discover how to make their lives count for God. Studying Mark's intensely dramatic account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ will help you appreciate Him as God's Ideal Servant. You will be motivated and encouraged in your own ministry for the Lord . . . and helped increasingly to BE DILIGENT!

Genres: Christian, Reference, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Theology, Christian Non Fiction, Christianity

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as 'the pastor's pastor.' He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reviews

[Karol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very readable. A good "companion" to reading through the gospel of Mark.

[Dunktdunk · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel as though this book was an excellent companion to the reading and understanding of the book of Mark. This is the first book in the Be series that I have read. I look toward to reading other books in this series to further enhance my understanding of different books of the Bible.

[Marcus Goncalves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am never disappointed with Wiersbe's bible commentaries. This one, on the book of Mark, was excellent. What I appreciate the most is his historic background of the biblical events and etymology of several used expressions in the Bible.

[Ina Montoya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Helped me to apply things to current obstacles in my personal life, career and ministry. I highly recommend it!

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another excellent commentary in Wiersbe's "Be" series.

[Brandi (Rambles of a SAHM) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent commentary on the book of Mark. I appreciate Warren Wiersbe's wisdom and ability to break this particular book of the Bible into terms that a lay person can understand.

[Marla Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved studying Mark! Can’t wait to start Luke!

[Jessica Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always appreciate reading a commentary alongside a book of the Bible, and Wiersbe’s commentaries are easy book companions. Byers Assembly Kids will be going through the book of Mark from January to Easter, so this helps me write the lessons.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel as if Wiersbe doesn't challenge the reader enough and doesn't move past the surface in a lot of his analysis. Nonetheless, I enjoyed delving into Mark.

[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

A devotional commentary on the Gospel Of Mark; 150 pages.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very basic commentary to accompany the book of Mark. Its simplicity and readability make it appealing.

Read in conjunction with a church small-group lesson.

[B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this for bible study, and found some parts quite useful. There were observations he made that I very much disagreed with, but he did offer some insights that were helpful for me.

[Katy Sammons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful as I led my Sunday school class through the book of Mark.

[Jan Norton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the way Wiersbe takes the deep things and makes them understandable.

[Barbara Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

The gospel of Mark is a book of action. Many of the verbs are present participle, indicating continuing action: saying, going, teaching. The word “immediately” occurs in Mark 35 times (in the ESV), more than any other book, though Mark is the shortest of the four gospels.

In Warren Wiersbe’s short commentary, Be Diligent (Mark): Serving Others as You Walk with the Master Servant, he says:

Mark wrote for the Romans, and his theme is Jesus Christ the Servant. If we had to pick a “key verse” in this gospel, it would be Mark 10: 45—“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

The fact that Mark wrote with the Romans in mind helps us understand his style and approach. The emphasis in this gospel is on activity. Mark describes Jesus as He busily moves from place to place and meets the physical and spiritual needs of all kinds of people.

Mark does not record many of our Lord’s sermons because his emphasis is on what Jesus did rather than what Jesus said.

Because Mark’s gospel was so jam-packed, it was a little hard to discuss in our church’s Bible study time. But the study of Mark was profitable, as were the insights offered by Wiersbe.

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the tenth “BE” commentary by Wiersbe that I’ve used with my morning Bible study, and I found it to be just as helpful as the others. I am getting more out of my studies, though it is taking me longer to read through the Bible. I highly recommend these, as they are very easy to understand and to incorporate into your daily study. They don’t require any written work, but are more like an expanded study Bible.

[Mark Roossinck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wiersbe's "Be" series commentaries are Biblical, theological, devotional and filled with application. I use them mainly for my own personal devotions, as I read through the Word. His comments stir up ideas and thought that enhance my own study of the Word.

[Michael Philliber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple ways to communicate Mark to audiences. I always enjoy Wiersbe. I may not be happy with the baptisty stuff or dispensationalism in his works, but he modeled how to present the Scriptures thoughtfully and straightforwardly.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

19/50 of be series. i read alphabetically.
need to be more deep, Mark is a deep gospel. it would be great if the explanation deeper.

[Sandy Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another inspiring book by Warren Wiersbe. I read this every day as I was reading the Book of Mark in The Daily Bible by John MacArthur. It expanded my reading a hundredfold!

[Patricia Kern · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoy the style and content.

[R. Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

BE Diligent

This commentary makes an excellent source for Bible Study especially when used with rhe Wiesbaden Bible Study Series: Mark. Highly recommend it.

[Carolee DeWitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warren Wiersbe's Be series is awesome. As the other commentaries I've read Be Diligent is very insightful. I have my husband reading them and he enjoys them also.

[Madelyn Garinger]

I’ve been reading this one all summer & finally finished. I love the references of scripture! This helped me gain a deeper understanding of the gospel

[AlegnaB † · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fantastic Bible Study. My Ladies Bible Study group learned so much & enjoyed every minute of it.

[Frans Kempe · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of the gospel of Mark