Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
“If you only knew who I am” (John 4:10)
Who was Mark? Peter: “My Son” (1 Peter 5:13) Barnabas’ Cousin (Colossians 4:10) Wealthy Family (Acts 12:12-14) Traveled with Paul (Acts 13:13) Paul: “Bring Mark” (2 Timothy 4:11)
Seeing Jesus in Mark The Date – Before AD 70 (Mark 13) The Source - Peter
Seeing Jesus in Mark Who was Mark’s audience? Romans (Gentiles)
Seeing Jesus in Mark Key Word: “Immediately” Key Verse: Mark 10:45
Seeing Jesus in Mark Filled with Action – “And” over 1,300 times Records 18 of 35 miracles
How Jesus Teaches in Mark No Long Speeches (Servant) Teaches through events (Example: Mark 2:1-12)
Why Did Mark write such a fast-paced Gospel? His Theme (Servant) His Audience (Romans) His Source (Peter)
Seeing Jesus in Mark 2 Key Questions – Identity = Who is Jesus? Destiny = Why has He come? = (An example from 8:22-26)