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FACTS ABOUT MARK, THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
There are many interesting facts about the author of the book of Mark which are not evident from the book itself.
Study the following carefully, to get an idea of just what type of man Mark was.
This will help you in your later studies in the book:
*A.
Mark’s Early Life:*
1.
The first allusion to the writer of this book may be in Mark 14: 51, 52.
How old was he then, and what did he do?
2.
He is first mentioned by name in connection with his mother in Jerusalem in Acts 12:12.
Find his name, which was Jewish, and his surname, which was Latin or Roman:
3.
What were many gathered at his home to do? Acts 12:12
Therefore, what would you realize about his home life?
* (**/THINK!)/*
*B.
His First Recorded Christian Service:* Read Acts 13:1-13
1. Shortly after the events mentioned above, John Mark left Jerusalem with what two important people?
Acts 12:25
2.
When God called these two to be foreign missionaries, John Mark accompanied them as their _________, which meant helper or assistant
Acts 13:5
3.
After less than half of their journey was completed, what did John Mark do? Acts 13:13b
*C.
His Next Christian Service Opportunity:* Read Acts 15:36-41
1.
When Barnabas later wanted to take John Mark with them on another journey, why did Paul object? Acts 15:38
2.
As a result of this disagreement Paul and Barnabas separated and which one took John Mark as his assistant?
Acts 15:39b
3.
From Colossians 4:10, find one reason why this man might have been so interested in John Mark.
(The Greek word for this relationship is “anepsice”, which should be translated “cousin” rather than “nephew” or “sister’s son”.)
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*D.
Mark’s Later Relationships to Paul:*
1.
When Paul was a prisoner in Rome (Philemon 1: 23), what term did he use in referring to Mark? Philemon 1:24
2.
What did Paul tell the church of Colosse to do if Mark should come to visit them?
Colossians 4:10
\\ 3. What does this prove about Paul’s attitude toward Mark at this time?
/(*THINK!*/)
4.
What did Paul later ask Timothy to do? 2 Timothy 4:11b
5.
Why did he make this request? 2 Timothy 4:11c
6.
What does this prove had happened to Mark since his experiences in
Acts 15? (*/THINK!/*)
*E.
Mark’s Relationship to Peter:*
1. What affectionate words did Peter, the most active, powerful, and authoritative of the twelve apostles, use in referring to Mark? 1 Peter 5:13
2.
Why do you suppose he used these words?
In what sense was Mark Peter’s son? (See 1 Timothy 1:1, 2a for a clue)
QUESTIONS FOR ME TO THINK ABOUT:
1.
Although Mark started out very unfaithful and undependable, what did God later use him to do?
What did he later write?
(*/THINK!/*)
2.
Could God make */me/* one who is valuable as a helper to great Christian leaders today?
Could God use*/ me/* to do some great work for Him?
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| (See end of this study for detailed steps of how to complete the Parallel Diamond Chart.)
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\\ PREPARATION FOR JESUS’ MINISTRY
Mark 1:1-13
Since Mark presents Jesus as the Servant of God, he gives nothing about His ancestry and early life, and very little about His preparation for His great life’s work.
Study below all that is given concerning the introduction to His ministry:
*A.
The Announcement of Jesus” Coming:* Read Mark 1:1-8
1.
What is the subject of the entire book of Mark? Mark 1:1a
2.
What title is given to Jesus in Mark 1:1b?
3.
Who had the Old Testament prophets foretold would come before the Lord should come?
Mark 1:2a, b; Malachi 3:1
4.
What two things would he do?
Mark 1:2c, 3b,3c
5.
To what place would he come?
Mark 1:3a; Isaiah 40:3a, c
6.
What person came in fulfillment of these prophecies?
Mark 1:4a
7.
What two things did he do when he came?
Mark 1:4a, b
8.
What was the subject of his message?
Mark 1:4b
9.
What did he say people should do in order to have their sins removed?
Mark 1:4b
10.
Who came to hear him?
Mark 1:5a, b
11.
What two things did they do after they heard him?
Mark 1:5c, d
12.
Where did these things happen?
Mark 1:5c (Locate the three places mentioned in these verses on a map.)
13.
With what two things was John clothed?
Mark 1:6a
14.
What two things did he eat?
Mark 1:6b
15.
Who did he say was coming after him?
Mark 1:7a, b
16.
How did John compare himself with this One?
Mark 1:7c
17.
What did John say He would do when He should come?
Mark 1:8b
*B.
The Identification of Jesus as He Came:* Read Mark 1:9-11
1. Who was among those who came to be baptized by John? Mark 1:9
2.
From what place did He come?
Mark 1:9 (Locate this on a map.)
\\ 3. When He came up out of the water, what two things happened?
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