1. Gospels of Mark and Luke
Title Page: Gospel of Mark and Luke

2. Mark: the Author John whose surname is Mark
Acts 12:25; 15:37,39; 13:5,13
Mark and Peter were companions who enjoyed a close relationship.
Mark authored the gospel that bears his name.
He lived in Jerusalem, and his mother’s name was Mary. (Acts 12:12)
See page 22… The prayer meeting for Peter’s release from prison was held in the house of Mary the mother of Mark (Acts 12). He was commonly referred to as John Mark…

3. Mark: The Author
Mark and the apostle Paul also had a close relationship.
Acts 13:13; 15:37-39; Colossians 4:10; Timothy 4:11
John Mark was a cousin of Barnabas.
That’s probably why Barnabas insisted on taking him with he and Paul on the second missionary journey.
See page 22… The prayer meeting for Peter’s release from prison was held in the house of Mary the mother of Mark (Acts 12). He was commonly referred to as John Mark

4. Mark: When Written
Tradition favors Mark’s gospel as being written in Rome.
There’s a great deal of uncertainty concerning when it was written.
It couldn’t have been prior to 50 A.D. or later than 70 A.D.
That places its writing between 64 and 70 A.D.
Mark was written in Greek.
See page 22…

5. Mark: Purpose of Mark’s Gospel
Passes over Christ’s genealogy. “Beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
Son of David and King of Israel. (10:47,48; 11:10; 15:32)
Mark wrote among and for the Gentiles, especially the Romans.
He was intent on setting forth the person and character of Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
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6. Mark: Purpose of Mark’s Gospel
Explanation of Jewish customs. (14:12; 15:42)
Moses Law is briefly mentioned, and the OT is quoted only a few times.
Gentile sections of gospel. (chapters 6-8)
Preponderance of Christ’s activity; emphasis on His power. (2:10)
“Straightway” and “immediately,” most common expressions; mentioned 42 times. The Roman people were people of action!
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7. Mark: Contents and Character
Introductory events (1:1-13)
The coming of Jesus’ herald (1:2-8)
His baptism by John in the Jordan (1:9)
His endowment with the Holy Spirit (1:10)
The divine witness of His Sonship (1:11)
His conflict with Satan (1:12,13)
See page 23…

8. Mark: Contents and Character
Early Galilean Ministry (1:14; 7:23)
Mark omits Jesus’ early Judean ministry
Tour of Tyre and Sidon (7:24-30)
Teaching in northern Galilee (7:31-9:50)
Journey to Jerusalem (10:1-52)
Week of suffering ending in crucifixion; resurrection, commission (11-16)
See page 23 & 24…

9. Mark: Contents and Character
Mark is the shortest of the four gospels.
Its style is vivid and picturesque.
Mark records 19 of Jesus’ miracles.
Its narrative gives the works that Jesus did.
It records only four of Jesus’ parables.
Shows the beneficence of His works. (1:23—3:27)
The writing is graphic, realistic, and detailed.
See page 24…

10. Mark: Contents and Character
Descriptions of details
Hunger (11:12)
Seeking rest and seclusion (6:31)
Sleeping on a boat cushion (4:38)
Pity for the multitudes (6:34)
Wondering at their unbelief (6:6)
Sighing over sorrow and blindness (7:24)
Grieving over hardness (3:5)
Concern for His disciples (4:41; 10:32)
See page 24…

11. Mark: Contents and Character
Narrative of the person of Christ
Son of God and author of the gospel
Peter’s confession that Christ is God’s son (8:29)
Truth of resurrection (16)
Servant of all (10:35)
The disciples’ failure to grasp the early date of Christ’s kingdom
Aspirations for a return to fleshly Israel. They failed to see the other side of the story—submission to a spiritual king and His spiritual work!
See page 24…

12. Mark: Contents and Character
Closing passages have caused discussion and division among scholars. (16:9-20)
Did Mark write these verses, and do they belong at the end of his narrative?
Without these verses, the Gospel would end abruptly!
Important testimony contained:
Resurrection first day of the week; appearance to Mary Magdalene; appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus; appearance to the 11, rebuking their lack of faith; ascension; execution of the commission and the signs that confirmed the words preached.
See page 25…All the things mentioned can be established by other NT passages, and none of them contradict any other Bible writer or teaching!

13. Luke: The Author Authored both this Gospel and Acts
Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-5
Physician and close friend of apostle Paul
Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:11
Gentile by birth and education; yet very knowledgeable about Jewish customs and prejudices
Wrote as a recorder and historian of eye-witness testimony
See page 27…

14. Luke: When Written
Book of Acts, written by Luke, closed with Paul’s two years of imprisonment (the first) in Rome about 60 AD.
Gospel of Luke preceded the book of Acts; probably written during Paul’s stay as a prisoner in Caesarea before going to Rome.
Around 60 AD.
See page 27…

15. Luke: To Whom Written
Books of Acts and Luke directed to an individual named Theophilus.
Luke wrote particularly for the benefit of the Greeks.
He was eminently qualified to write to them in his attractive style.
An orderly account of Christ’s life.
Presented Christianity’s origin from the vantage point of one who wasn’t a Jew.
See page 28…The world’s Savior, Christ, lived on earth as the Son of man and also as the Son of God. Genealogy from Adam, as well as Abraham and David. Met the needs of the Gentiles, as well as the Jews.

16. Luke: Purpose of Luke’s Gospel
Introduction offers some keys (1:1-4)
Set forth true account; arranged systematically (1:1)
Things fulfilled among the disciples (1:2)
Capable and accepting of this writing task (1:3)
Got information from competent sources
Familiar with the facts--observation and inquiry. Lived during the generation when these things occurred!
“From the very first...” (Contemporary knowledge)
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17. Luke: Purpose of Luke’s Gospel
Luke’s knowledge covered all the major facts. The book contains many things that do not appear in the other accounts. It is the most representative of Christ’s life.
He had been orally informed concerning Christ.
Needed further instruction to establish him in the faith and give him complete knowledge of the truth!
See page 29…

18. Luke: Contents and Character
Introduction (1:1-4:13)
Beginning of Christ’s public ministry in Galilee (4:14-9:50)
Journey toward Jerusalem through Samaria and Perea (9:51-19:28)
Last days of Christ’s life, including crucifixion (19:29-23:55)
Resurrection, the final commission, and ascension (24)
See page 29…brief outline

19. Luke: Distinctive Features
Opening events closely identified with current history.
Birth of Son (1:5)
Link with days of Caesar Augustus (2:1)
John’s ministry began with the reign of Tiberius Caesar (3:1)
Christ came at a crucial time in human history, under unique circumstances.
“Fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4)
See page 29…history shows it to be the correct time of prophecy (Dan.2:44,45)

20. Luke: Distinctive Features
Details of Christ’s birth
Annunciation
Mary’s conception by the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ birth and early years
Temple scene (2:41-52)
Coming of John as forerunner fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy (40:3)
Jesus baptism by John
Satan tempts Jesus in the wilderness
Victory over Satan (4:14)
See page 29…

21. Luke: Distinctive Features
Galilean ministry
Jesus in the synagogue as God’s anointed (4:16-21)
Luke records a number of miracles to support Jesus’ claim of Deity
Night of Prayer
Choosing the 12 disciples
His approaching death at the hands of His enemies
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22. Luke: Distinctive Features
Travel from Galilee to Jerusalem
Passes through Samaria and Perea. (9:51)
Suffering on His way defines meaning of discipleship. Dispatches the 70 for preaching tour. (9:2)
Larger group was commissioned to go two by two to heal and announce the approaching Kingdom. (10:9)
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23. Luke: Distinctive Features
The Parables of Christ
Good Samaritan (10:25-37)
Prayer in story of importunate friend (11:5-13)
Grace of God in seeking the lost (15)
Rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
Meaning of true righteousness in incident of publican and Pharisee (18:9-14)
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24. Luke: Distinctive Features
Closing scenes of Christ’s life
Bold announcement on the way to Jerusalem (18:31)
Fulfilling the words of the prophets (18:31-34)
Drawing near Mount of Olives (19:37-45)
Destruction of Jerusalem (21:20-24)
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25. Luke: Distinctive Features
Last events of Christ’s life in greater detail
Discussion of the greatest (22:24-30)
Penitent thief on the cross (23:39-43)
Christ’s appearance to disciples on the road to Emmaus (24:13-35)
Ascension into heaven (24:50-53)
Gospel of the Son of Man
Emphasis on Christ’s human side
See page 30…

26. Luke: Distinctive Features
Christ’s compassion toward the less fortunate
Poor disciples (6:20)
Sinful woman (7:37)
Mary Magdalene (8:2)
Samaritans (10:33)
Publicans and sinners (15:1)
Lepers (17:2)
Dying thief (23:43)
God’s universal grace (2:32; 3:6; 24:47)
See page 30…

27. Luke: Distinctive Features
Three parables not in other gospels:
Friend at midnight (11:5-8)
Unjust judge (18:1-8)
Pharisee and publican (18:9-14)
See page 31…

28. Luke: Distinctive Features
Great emphasis on Christ’s prayers :
At His baptism (3:21)
In the wilderness (5:16)
Before choosing His disciples (9:29)
Prayer given to His disciples (11:1)
For Peter (22:32)
In the garden of Gethsemane (23:27)
On the cross (23:46)
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29. Luke: Distinctive Features
Emphasizes recognition bestowed on women:
Mary, mother of Jesus (1:26-35)
Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist (1:7-17)
Mary and Martha (10:38-42)
Daughters of Jerusalem (23:37)
Several widows mentioned (2:27; 4:26)
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30. Luke: Distinctive Features
Six miracles found only in Luke:
Draught of fishes (5:1-11)
The widow’s son raised (7:11-17)
Woman with infirmity healed (13:10-17)
Man with dropsy healed (14:1-6)
Ten lepers cleansed (7:11-19)
Malchus’ ear healed (22:49-51)
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31. Luke: Distinctive Features
Emphasis on the Holy Spirit
In the book of Acts, the Spirit worked through the apostles. (2:2-4)
Jesus was conceived by the Spirit (1:35)
The Spirit attested to Jesus’ divinity. (3:22)
The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. (4:1)
The Spirit anointed Jesus. (4:18)
Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit. (10:21)
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32. Luke: Summarized Portrays Christ as the Son of Man
The Savior of the world
Traces His genealogy to Adam
Father of the race
Friend of the sinners
The solution to life’s problems.
See page 31…