1. Boat Scenes in Mark’s Gospel
Jewish Territory (Galilee) Sea of Galilee Gentile Territory (Decapolis)
first action:
Exorcism of unclean spirits (1:21-27)
news spreads throughout Galilee (1:28)
First Crossing (4:35-41) accompanied by violent storm.
first action:
Exorcism of unclean spirits (5:1-19)
News spreads throughout Decapolis (5:20)
Second Crossing (5:21)
Jesus immediately met with requests for healing (5:21-24)
Jesus cures a variety of individuals (5:25-43)
Jesus feeds a crowd of thousands (6:34-44)
Twelve baskets left over (6:43)
Jesus immediately met with requests for healing (6:53-56)
Jesus cures a variety of individuals (7:24-37)
Jesus feeds a crowd of thousands (8:1-9)
Seven baskets left over (8:8)
Third Crossing (6:45-53) accompanied by strong winds
Fourth Crossing (8:13-21) bread discussion, Jesus’ final explanation