Introduction to Mark

Mark 10:45

Mark 10:45 KJV 1900

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest story ever told!

It is the greatest story because it centers on the greatest person to ever walk the earth!

-Matthew presents Jesus as The King of the Jews. His Gospel was written to a Jewish audience.

-Luke presents Jesus as The Son of Man, reaching out to the Greeks.

-Luke presents Jesus as The Son of Man, reaching out to the Greeks.

-John presents Jesus as The Son of God, written to the world at large.

-Mark presents Jesus as The Servant of Men, written primarily with a Roman audience in mind.

Matthew 14:29 KJV 1900

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Matt 14:29

John Mark is the author of this Gospel.

John Mark was part of the mission team led by Barnabas and Paul

Acts 13:13 KJV 1900

Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

Barnabas created a second missionary team

Acts 15:36–39 KJV 1900

And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

2 Timothy 4:11 KJV 1900

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

Philemon 24 KJV 1900

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

Mark wrote this Gospel based on the preaching of Peter!

Mark wrote his Gospel AD 67- 70

Theme: Jesus is the Servant of God with authority and power.

Mark 1:1 KJV 1900

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mark 1:11 KJV 1900

And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Mark 1:24 KJV 1900

Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

Mark 15:39 KJV 1900

And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

Mark 15:39 KJV 1900

And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

This Gospel can be looked at from several vantage points:

Mark 15:39 ESV

And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”

Tangible Gospel – Mark focused more on the actions and life of Jesus than the words He spoke.

Action Packed- Mark moves rapidly from one account of Jesus ministry to another.

Gospel of Jesus’ Humanity

Mark 6:3 KJV 1900

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

Mark 3:5 KJV 1900

And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

Mark 3:5 KJV 1900

And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

Mark 8:33 KJV 1900

But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.

Mark 3:5

Mark 10:14 KJV 1900

But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Mark 6:31 ESV

And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.

Mark 4:38 KJV 1900

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

Mark 4:38 KJV 1900

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

Mark 6:31 KJV 1900

And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

Mark 6:34 KJV 1900

And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

Mark 7:34 KJV 1900

And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.

Mark 8:12 KJV 1900

And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

Mark 10:21 KJV 1900

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Mark 11:12 KJV 1900

And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:

Hebrews 4:15 KJV 1900

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Jesus came with purpose – to give His life a ransom US!

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