Mark 10:45 (NKJV)  10 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.

Knowing God’s Word Mark

Knowing God’s Word Last week we began our study of the NT books with a look at Matthew’s account of the life of Jesus This week we move onto the gospel of Mark Mark is the 2nd book in the NT and the 2nd of the 4 Gospels

Knowing God’s Word Mark is named after the man who wrote this gospel account Mark was not one of the apostles, but a disciple, Christian and evangelist He is better known in the book of Acts and beyond as John Mark (John was Jewish name, Mark his Roman name)

Knowing God’s Word We first read of Mark in Acts 12:12, when Peter came to the home of his mother Mary, whose home was used as a gathering place for the Christians to pray for Peter The Bible tells us that he went with Barnabas and Paul on the first missionary journey (Acts 12:25)

Knowing God’s Word Mark was the cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) He was apparently converted by Peter (I Pet. 5:13) While he went on Paul’s 1st missionary journey, Mark left them and returned home to Jerusalem (Acts 13:5, 13)

Knowing God’s Word This caused a dissension between Paul and Barnabas going into the 2nd missionary journey (Acts 15:36-41) Paul later saw his usefulness (Col. 4:10; Phile. 24; II Tim. 4:11) Some say Mark was the one spoken of in Mark 14:51-52

Knowing God’s Word Some say the book of Mark was the earliest written gospel account, earlier than Matthew It was likely written sometime in the late 50’s or early 60’s AD Mark’s gospel account is about the good news (1:1)

Knowing God’s Word Mark wrote his gospel to those in Rome Mark showed the Romans what they would view as most important, the actions of Jesus Mark emphasizes the work of Jesus more than His words, recording 19 miracles and only 5 parables

Knowing God’s Word Some evidence Mark was written to those in Rome: He explains Jewish customs (14:12; 15:42) Translates Aramaic (language of the common people in Palestine) expressions (3:17; 5:41; 7:11; 10:46; 14:36; 15:22) Quotes the OT only once

Knowing God’s Word Some evidence Mark was written to those in Rome: Reveals teaching on divorce & remarriage (10:12); Roman women had a right to divorce & remarry Translates a Greek term into Latin (12:42)

Knowing God’s Word It’s possible that Mark was an interpreter for Peter A close relationship with Peter means that Mark would have relayed Peter’s teachings in his gospel account Some say that Acts 10:34-43 provides a brief outline of Mark

Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Mark: 1:1 1:14-15 1:35 2:27-28 3:35

Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Mark: 10:27 10:43-45 12:28-34 16:15-16

Knowing God’s Word Outline of Mark: Preparation for Ministry (1:1-13) Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee (1:14-9:50) Journey to Jerusalem (10) Ministry in Jerusalem (11-13) Suffering and Death (14-15) Resurrection and Appearances (16:1-13)

Knowing God’s Word Outline of Mark: Great Commission (16:14-20)