New Testament BCM 103 Dr. Dave Mathewson Gordon College/Denver Seminary

Review Matthew & 4 Gospels Matthew & 4 Gospels What is unique about Matthew? What is unique about Matthew? Teacher Teacher Son of David; Messiah Son of David; Messiah New Moses New Moses Fulfillment of OT Fulfillment of OT Son of God Son of God

Mark Intro. How does Mark portray Jesus? How does Mark portray Jesus? Who wrote Mark? Who wrote Mark? Papias statement—Mark the interpreter of Peter Papias statement—Mark the interpreter of Peter Why was Mark written? Why was Mark written? Associated with Rome by Church Fathers Associated with Rome by Church Fathers Writing for Christians struggling with living in Rome--suffering Writing for Christians struggling with living in Rome--suffering The struggle is the heart of the gospel The struggle is the heart of the gospel

To Rome?

The Second Gospel Outline : Intro to Jesus Ministry : Intro to Jesus Ministry : Ministry of Jesus : Ministry of Jesus : Passion of Jesus : Passion of Jesus Two sections of equal length—1/2 about the suffering/death of Christ—Why? Two sections of equal length—1/2 about the suffering/death of Christ—Why? New Exodus of Isaiah Jesus is inaugurating New Exodus of Isaiah Jesus is inaugurating

A Key Verse The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many Mark The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many Mark Isaiah’s suffering servant Isaiah’s suffering servant

Key Themes of Mark Mathew presents Jesus new Moses, son of David, teacher Mathew presents Jesus new Moses, son of David, teacher How does Mark present Jesus? How does Mark present Jesus? Not just suffering alone Not just suffering alone Jesus as triumphant (first half) Jesus as triumphant (first half) Balance humanity (suffering) and diety (triumphant)—2:5 Balance humanity (suffering) and diety (triumphant)—2:5 Jesus as divine man—toning it down via his suffering humanity Jesus as divine man—toning it down via his suffering humanity

Key Themes of Mark Son of Man Son of Man Title comes out of Daniel 7 (not just humanity) = deity Title comes out of Daniel 7 (not just humanity) = deity Messianic Secret—don’t tell anyone Messianic Secret—don’t tell anyone Why? Why? Disciples and discipleship twist—disciples portrayed more negative—no faith Disciples and discipleship twist—disciples portrayed more negative—no faith Good news/Gospel Mark 1:1 –OT background (Isaiah) –Roman nuance Good news/Gospel Mark 1:1 –OT background (Isaiah) –Roman nuance

Where does Mark end? The shorter ending: “But they reported briefly to Peter and those with him all that they had been told. And after these things Jesus himself sent out through them, from east to west, the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.” The shorter ending: “But they reported briefly to Peter and those with him all that they had been told. And after these things Jesus himself sent out through them, from east to west, the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.” The longer ending: see the NIV The longer ending: see the NIV Who is Mark writing to and how does this fit? Jesus presence and promise still Who is Mark writing to and how does this fit? Jesus presence and promise still