Episode 3: Mark Welcome to this episode of Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenaged voices reading the text of sacred scripture. My name is Mark and I am your host today, coming to you from Freedom, Wisconsin. In this episode, we bring you the Gospel According to St. Mark in the New Testament, presented by 16 readers ages 12 to 19 years old.  According to early Christian sources, Mark was not among the original disciples of Jesus Christ, but was a convert who later became an assistant to the Apostle Peter. Mark probably wrote his Gospel based on what he learned from Peter. About 90% of what is in the Gospel of Mark is also found in the other synoptic gospels of Matthew and Luke, and there is some thought that Matthew and Luke may even have referred to Mark when they wrote their own gospels.  As you listen, you’ll find that Mark’s gospel moves quickly, covering the whole of the Savior’s ministry in just 16 chapters. One third of the gospel of Mark focuses on the last week of the Savior’s life. Mark describes the Lord as the Son of God living and acting among men, and he tends to highlight the strong effect Jesus’s words and actions had on bystanders and disciples. Hopefully his words will also have a powerful effect on all of us as we listen together to the Gospel of Mark. 

Welcome to this episode of Teens Read the Book, where we feature the voices of teenagers reading sacred scripture. My name is Eve and I am your host today, coming to you from Houston, Texas. Today, we bring you the Gospel according to St. Matthew in the New Testament, presented by 28 teen readers from various locations around the world.Included as the first book in the modern Bible’s New Testament, Matthew’s Gospel is loved and revered by Christians around the world for the account it gives of the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ. Matthew, known as Levi before his conversion to Christ, was also one of Christ’s original twelve apostles. His gospel, along with that from Mark and Luke, are called the synoptic gospels because they summarize the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in a somewhat similar way.Matthew tells the story of Jesus of Nazareth, the long-expected Messiah who brought the kingdom of God to earth. As a Jew himself, Matthew’s main intent seems to be to persuade the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah of whom the prophets of the Old Testament spoke. To do this, he shows how Jesus fulfilled specific Old Testament prophecies, and he speaks repeatedly of Jesus as the Son of David, highlighting His royal lineage. Matthew’s account of our Lord’s ministry has been loved and celebrated by Christians all over the world. His words are life-changing because they testify of Jesus Christ. His account is the word of God.We hope you enjoy the Gospel According to St. Matthew, read for you today by teens from the state of California all the way to Cheshire, England. Thank you for listening!

Hello, my name is Hyrum and I am with Teens Read the Book coming to you today from Cheshire, England. We are a group of teenagers who love the word of God and consider it a privilege to share it with you. Today and in the episodes that follow, we will bring you audio recordings of the entire New Testament, which you can hear at www.teensreadthebook.com or at Teens Read the Book on all major podcast and listening platforms.The Bible is a collection of religious writings considered sacred by Christians and others around the world. It is an anthology, or compilation of scriptural texts originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek that came to be standardized about 1,500 years ago. The Christian Bible is the best-selling book of all time, with between five and seven billion copies printed to date according to the Guinness Book of World Records.To our knowledge, this will be the first time the Bible has been published in podcast format, in English, read entirely by teens, one chapter each, from different parts of the world. We will be reading you the King James Version, also known as the Authorized Version of the Bible. It was commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611 by sponsorship of King James the sixth of Scotland who later became James the first, King of England. The King James Version has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world. Our interest in it, however, is in its value as a religious text. To us, the Bible is the word of God, given to bless the lives of His children and the church on the earth.The New Testament is a record of the life, teachings, and mission of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In the first century after His death and resurrection, faith-promoting writings were circulated among early members of Christ’s church. Conscious of the importance of covenant theology in Jewish religious and cultural thought, these early Christians eventually came to refer to these new holy writings as the "New Testament". The word testament might also be translated as covenant; so the New Testament could also be called a new covenant which God had offered to His people through His son Jesus Christ. This set these New Testament writings apart from older scripture, including the Septuagint, which came to be known as the "Old Testament".So the New Testament contains covenants, teachings and doctrines given by the Lord and His Apostles during and after Christ’s mortal ministry. It teaches God’s children how to return and live in His presence.We will present the New Testament in 20 episodes, from the Gospel of Matthew to the Book of Revelation. The text we will read is from the King James Version, with chapter headings as published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.In these recordings, you will hear some of the most powerful theology and persuasive teachings known to man. The Bible is God's word, loved by billions of Christians across the world. We hope these recordings will strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ and in the new covenant God has offered to His children here on earth.

Welcome to our podcast, Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenagers reading the Book of Mormon.Our project website is www.teensreadthebook.com. The church's official Book of Mormon text is available here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng, and you can listen to the church's official audio version of the book at that same link. If you have any comments on this project or want to send a compliment to any of our readers, email us at [email protected]. Thank you.3:09 Moroni 1 Ethan4:18 Moroni 2 Tomas5:20 Moroni 3 Charlie6:02 Moroni 4 Vivian7:01 Moroni 5 Tyler7:45 Moroni 6 Efren10:00 Moroni 7 Asher21:26 Moroni 8 Emily27:31 Moroni 9 Stephen34:17 Moroni 10 Henkka

Welcome to our podcast, Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenagers reading the Book of Mormon.Our project website is www.teensreadthebook.com. The church's official Book of Mormon text is available here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng, and you can listen to the church's official audio version of the book at that same link. If you have any comments on this project or want to send a compliment to any of our readers, email us at [email protected]. Thank you.1:29 Ether 1 Oliver6:05 Ether 2 Brooke14:06 Ether 3 Nat20:18 Ether 4 Sophie26:07 Ether 5 Reynolds27:42 Ether 6 Orihah33:19 Ether 7 Keira39:08 Ether 8 Luis47:29 Ether 9 Tavo55:29 Ether 10 Eden1:04:17 Ether 11 Grant1:10:54 Ether 12 Kate1:20:17 Ether 13 Olivia1:27:47 Ether 14 Nathan1:34:19 Ether 15 Joe

Welcome to our podcast, Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenagers reading the Book of Mormon.Our project website is www.teensreadthebook.com. The church's official Book of Mormon text is available here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng, and you can listen to the church's official audio version of the book at that same link. If you have any comments on this project or want to send a compliment to any of our readers, email us at [email protected]. Thank you.1:48 4 Nephi 1 Miles12:09 Mormon 1 Grace16:41 Mormon 2 Easton24:12 Mormon 3 Talan32:21 Mormon 4 Noah37:23 Mormon 5 Lily47:51 Mormon 6 David57:55 Mormon 7 Miles1:00:29 Mormon 8 Mackenzie1:13:43 Mormon 9 Ryan

Welcome to our podcast, Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenagers reading the Book of Mormon.Our project website is www.teensreadthebook.com. The church's official Book of Mormon text is available here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng, and you can listen to the church's official audio version of the book at that same link. If you have any comments on this project or want to send a compliment to any of our readers, email us at [email protected]. Thank you.2:43 3 Nephi Header David2:43 3 Nephi 1 Abella12:38 3 Nephi 2 Holden17:24 3 Nephi 3 James28:27 3 Nephi 4 Rebecca36:33 3 Nephi 5 Jenna41:42 3 Nephi6 Lia 47:49 3 Nephi 7 Russell 55:56 3 Nephi 8 Rebekah1:00:50 3 Nephi 9 Lochlan1:07:14 3 Nephi 10 Jayce1:11:09 3 Nephi 11 Spencer 1:19:36 3 Nephi 12 Connor1:25:53 3 Nephi 13 Etienne1:33:46 3 Nephi 14 Allison1:37:56 3 Nephi 15 Spencer1:43:12 3 Nephi 16 Owen1:49:34 3 Nephi 17 Mollie 1:54:37 3 Nephi 18 Ben2:01:46 3 Nephi 19 Bennett2:08:42 3 Nephi 20 Thomas2:21:47 3 Nephi 21 Marian2:28:04 3 Nephi 22 Olivia2:34:09 3 Nephi 23 Jose2:37:23 3 Nephi 24 Sophie2:41:17 3 Nephi 25 Sam2:42:33 3 Nephi 26 Ethan2:49:24 3 Nephi 27 Hulett2:56:57 3 Nephi 28 David3:04:17 3 Nephi 29 Ben3:07:19 3 Nephi 30 Barsam

Welcome to our podcast, Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenagers reading the Book of Mormon.Our project website is www.teensreadthebook.com. The church's official Book of Mormon text is available here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng, and you can listen to the church's official audio version of the book at that same link. If you have any comments on this project or want to send a compliment to any of our readers, email us at [email protected]. Thank you.1:25 Helaman 1 Cody10:06 Helaman 2 Nya13:35 Helaman 3 Anna22:23 Helaman 4 Paige27:41 Helaman 5 Savannah40:17 Helaman 6 Hyrum50:55 Helaman 7 Sophie58:07 Helaman 8 Davis1:04:40 Helaman9 Hudson1:13:45 Helaman 10 Carter1:18:07 Helaman 11 Issac1:26:50 Helaman 12 Ian1:32:12 Helaman 13 Nathan1:42:50 Helaman 14 Lucy1:49:15 Helaman 15 Jeremy1:53:39 Helaman 16 Cannon

Welcome to our podcast, Teens Read the Book, where we feature teenagers reading the Book of Mormon.Our project website is www.teensreadthebook.com. The church's official Book of Mormon text is available here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng, and you can listen to the church's official audio version of the book at that same link. If you have any comments on this project or want to send a compliment to any of our readers, email us at [email protected]. Thank you.1:59 Alma 30 Eliza17:12 Alma 31 Keira 26:41 Alma 32 Dax39:49 Alma 33 Taylor 45:26 Alma 34 Rachel54:43 Alma 35 Drew57:55 Alma 36 Anna1:04:22 Alma 37 Landon1:16:43 Alma 38 Ana1:20:12 Alma 39 Katelyn1:24:54 Alma 40 Jack1:31:30 Alma 41 Emily1:36:19 Alma 42 Alex1:42:18 Alma 43 Katie1:54:45 Alma 44 Logan2:03:04 Alma 45 Spencer2:13:39 Alma 46 Caden2:24:35 Alma 47 Jordan2:34:18 Alma 48 Jonah2:43:42 Alma 49 Caleb2:50:58 Alma 50 Audrey3:02:13 Alma 51 Ellie3:11:04 Alma 52 Maelle3:23:35 Alma 53 Andrea 3:28:41 Alma 54 Nathaneo3:35:17 Alma 55 Jordan3:46:00 Alma 56 Sabrina 3:57:59 Alma 57 Esther4:06:04 Alma 58 Erin4:14:59 Alma 59 Elijah4:18:33 Alma 60 Kaycee4:28:38 Alma 61 Alex4:34:36 Alma 62 Carter4:48:09 Alma 63 Melina

1:34 Alma 1 Ty10:01 Alma 2 Michael17:32 Alma 3 Blake23:56 Alma 4 Luke29:44 Alma 5 John41:23 Alma 6 Ava43:52 Alma 7 Will53:04 Alma 8 Brooke1:01:39 Alma 9 Natalya1:11:52 Alma 10 Zachary1:21:56 Alma 11 Brooke1:30:30 Alma 12 Ethan1:40:50 Alma 13 Sarah1:53:35 Alma 14 Emily2:01:00 Alma 15 Ashley2:04:48 Alma 16 Tyler2:11:00 Alma 17 Sebastian2:23:15 Alma 18 Sarah2:37:21 Alma 19 Ethan2:48:02 Alma 20 Kaden2:57:10 Alma 21 Wyatt3:02:37 Alma 22 Megan3:11:56 Alma 23 Clayton3:16:47 Alma 24 Greyden3:25:25 Alma 25 Truman3:30:57 Alma 26 Kallee3:41:56 Alma 27 Nate3:49:15 Alma 28 Zach3:52:33 Alma 29 Kevin