The Gospel of Mark

John OakesMarch, 2015

Theme of MarkTheme of Mark

Jesus: Messiah and Son of God: suffering servant and savior of mankind.

Theme Passage of MarkTheme Passage of Mark

Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Q: What was Jesus’s purpose?Q: Did his life agree with this mission statement?Q: What is your mission statement?

Short Outline of MarkShort Outline of Mark

I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’ I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’ ministryministry

II Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministryII Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministry

III Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion and III Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion and Death of JesusDeath of Jesus

Q: What impression does this give?Q: What impression does this give?

Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38

As with Jesus, so with his disciples: As As with Jesus, so with his disciples: As I will serve and suffer for mankind, so I will serve and suffer for mankind, so you will suffer and serve for mankind.you will suffer and serve for mankind.

Jesus’ purpose is our purposeJesus’ purpose is our purpose

Jesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyleJesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyle

Mark, the first of the gospels?Mark, the first of the gospels?

Style of MarkStyle of Mark

Vivid, fast-paced, Vivid, fast-paced, action-packed action-packed narrative, with an narrative, with an authoritative authoritative Jesus completely Jesus completely in control.in control.

Style of MarkStyle of Mark

1. Fast-paced: Greek 1. Fast-paced: Greek euthyseuthys immediately 42 immediately 42 times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23, times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23,

28,29, 30,42,43.28,29, 30,42,43.

2. Use of historical present Mark 1:212. Use of historical present Mark 1:21

Q: Are you a man/woman of action—with a Q: Are you a man/woman of action—with a

mission?mission?

Things To Look for in MarkThings To Look for in Mark

1. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:251. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:25

2. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:27, 2. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:27,

Mark 4:41Mark 4:41

3. Apostles put in a relatively negative light. 3. Apostles put in a relatively negative light. 4:13,40, 6:37,52, 7:18, 8:4,32, 9:19,32,38, 10:13,37,41 4:13,40, 6:37,52, 7:18, 8:4,32, 9:19,32,38, 10:13,37,41

4. Material about discipleship.4. Material about discipleship.

I. Mark 1:1-13 PrologueI. Mark 1:1-13 Prologue

Malachi 3:1Isaiah 40:3

My messenger will prepare the way…

A voice crying in the wilderness….

Elijah/John

The Kingdom is at hand…

Malachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old to Malachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old to the New Testamentthe New Testament

The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2

The Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilledThe Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilled

Baptisms in the Jordan RiverBaptisms in the Jordan River……of repentance, for the forgiveness of sinsof repentance, for the forgiveness of sins

John’s Baptism: Preparing the WayJohn’s Baptism: Preparing the Way

A Baptism of repentance for A Baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sinsforgiveness of sins

Q: How do we prepare the way for Jesus Q: How do we prepare the way for Jesus to come?to come?

By Repenting!By Repenting!

Mark 1:14-3:12Mark 1:14-3:12The Kingdom of GodThe Kingdom of God

Mark 1:14-20 The call of discipleshipMark 1:14-20 The call of discipleship

The time has come The time has come JTB 1:7-8 JTB 1:7-8 God 1:11 God 1:11 Jesus 1:14Jesus 1:14

v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay…v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay…

Q: What is the point?Q: What is the point?

Now that the kingdom of God has come, it is Now that the kingdom of God has come, it is time for action. The things of the world are time for action. The things of the world are not important in the kingdom of God.not important in the kingdom of God.

Mark 1:21-45Mark 1:21-45Jesus has great authorityJesus has great authority

Mark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazementMark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazement

v. 22 authority.v. 22 authority.

1:24 irony. The demons believe before the 1:24 irony. The demons believe before the disciples.disciples.

1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but 1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but the man does not.the man does not.

Q: Message for us?Q: Message for us?

1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action 1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action needs to pray.needs to pray.

Mark 2:1-28Mark 2:1-28Jesus has great authorityJesus has great authority

Mark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sinsMark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sins

Mark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter who Mark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter who you are, but whether you will answer you are, but whether you will answer the call.the call.

Mark 2:18-Mark 2:18-2828 Authority even over the Authority even over the Sabbath/Law!!!!Sabbath/Law!!!!