The Gospel is God’s power unto salvation! Rom. 1:16-17 We need to know the gospel. 2 Tim. 2:15 Prevent shame. Overcome sin. Live in hope.

Introduction Background Mark Date: early to mid-60s A.D. Author: Mark or John Mark. Close to Peter, 1 Pt. 5:13 Son of Mary, Acts 12:12f Traveled with Barnabas & Saul, Acts 12:25; 13:5, 13

Introduction Background Mark Author: Mark or John Mark. Disputed over, Acts 15:36-40 Reconciled to Paul, Col. 4:10, 11; Phile. 24; 2 Tim. 4:11 Wrote one gospel account.

Introduction Background Mark To Gentiles. Quotes OT once, 1:2-3 Others quoted, 7:6, 7; 11:9 Explains Jewish practices, 7:3; 14:12

Introduction Background Mark Purpose: Encourage suffering saints Nero: Oct. 54 – June 68. Example of Jesus’ suffering. Notoriety, 1 Conflict, 2 Plot, 3:6

Introduction Overview Mark Not a biography of Christ’s life. Rapid pace. Chps. 1-8, 17 miracles. Five of 30 parables. Little background info., 1:1-15; cp. Mt. 1-2; Lk. 1-2 Few discourses, cp. Jn. 14-17; Mt. 5-7

Introduction Overview Mark Galilean Ministry, 1:16-8:30 Notoriety, conflict, opposition, 1:16-3:30 Parables, 4:1-34 Sower Growing seed Light under a basket Mustard seed

Introduction Overview Mark Galilean Ministry, 1:16-8:30 Notoriety, conflict, opposition, 1:16-3:30 Parables, 4:1-34 Miracles, 4:35-8:26 Wind & Wave Feeding 5,000 Walking on water Demon cast out Deaf hear Resurrection

Introduction Overview Mark Transition from Galilee to Judah, 8:31-10:52 His suffering, 8:31-33; 9:12, 31; 10:33, 34 Their suffering, 8:34-38; 10:29, 30, 39

Introduction Overview Mark Events at Jerusalem, 11:1-16:20 38-40% of the book! Triumphant entry in city, 11:8-10 Teaching & conflict, 11:15-18; 12; 13 Betrayal, trial, crucifixion, 14, 15 Resurrection, commission, 16 Triumphant entry into heaven, 16:19

Introduction Mark Studying Mark will help save our souls! Rom. 1:16 Read chapter 1 for next week. Obey the gospel tonight!