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The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark. Chapter 4. A. Background. 1. Author (Acts 12:25?) John Mark??? Likely didn’t know Jesus during his ministry Jewish background 2. Audience Gentile Christians Suffering persecution for their faith. A. Background (continued). 3. Date Likely between 65-70 C.E.

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The Gospel of Mark

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  1. The Gospel of Mark Chapter 4

  2. A. Background • 1. Author (Acts 12:25?) • John Mark??? • Likely didn’t know Jesus during his ministry • Jewish background • 2. Audience • Gentile Christians • Suffering persecution for their faith

  3. A. Background (continued) • 3. Date • Likely between 65-70 C.E. • 4. Framework • Geographical • Jordan River  Galilee  Jerusalem • Jesus is always on the move (“Gospel on the Go”) • 5. Symbol • Winged lion

  4. A. Background (continued) • 6. Purpose • Encourage persecuted Christians to stay faithful • 7. Theme • Undergo suffering before eternal reward (difficulty of discipleship) • 8. Image of Jesus • Teacher with great authority • Suffering Son of Man

  5. A. Background (continued) • 9. 2 Key Questions • 1. Who is this person? • Read the following passages and record the various answers to this question. 3:21-22, 8:27-29, 10:17, 14:61, 15:26, 15:39 • “Messianic Secret” – Jesus instructed those who knew he was the messiah NOT to tell anyone. • He was not going to be the type of messiah they expected. • 2. Will you follow Jesus?

  6. B. Prologue (1:1-13) • 1. Answers the question of Jesus’ identity • Jesus himself IS the Good News • Christ/Messiah, Son of God  Gives the readers an advantage over the characters • 2. Baptism & Temptation (1:9-13) • What’s different from Matthew & Luke?

  7. C. Jesus the Authoritative Teacher • 1. Authority • “author” = originator/creator • Jesus offers new perspectives • 2. Students • Disciple = learner; follower of Jesus • Jesus called the disciples • “backwards” for his time • Disciples left everything behind to follow Jesus

  8. C. Jesus the Authoritative Teacher(continued) • 3. Conflicts/Controversies • Read the passage assigned to your row and answer the following questions: • With whom does Jesus have a conflict? • What is the conflict about? • How is the conflict resolved? • Row A 2:1-12 • Row B 2:13-17 • Row C 2:18-20 • Row D 2:23-28 • Row E 3:1-6

  9. C. Jesus the Authoritative Teacher(continued) • 4. Parables • Source of encouragement for believers • There may be struggle now, but in God’s own mysterious way, the Kingdom will win out. • How does the parable in 4:26-29 convey this message? (What everyday image(s) does it use?)

  10. D. Jesus the Healer & Miracle Worker • 1. Pattern of Miracle Accounts • Introduction • Display of Faith • Jesus Responds • Result • Reaction  Read 1:21-28 and identify each of the 5 parts by writing the verse numbers in your notes

  11. D. Jesus the Healer & Miracle Worker (continued) • 2. The Kingdom of God • Jesus’ miracles are intimately related to his proclamation of the KoG. • Miracles show that the power of God has broken into human history in a unique way • Power over: nature, evil, sickness, death • Miracles show that salvation is taking place right now through Jesus

  12. D. Jesus the Healer & Miracle Worker (continued) • 3. Faith • 3 different connections between faith & miracles: • 1. Faith of the person enables the miracle • Example: • 2. Miracle increases the faith of the person • Example: • 3. Lack of faith results in no miracle • Example:  Read the following passages and match them with the type of connection they demonstrate 5:1-20 5:25-34 6:1-6

  13. E. Jesus the Compassionate Human Being * Mark presents the most vivid portrait of the human Jesus* Read each of the listed verses, & record in your notes the human characteristic or emotion attributed to Jesus. 4:13 6:34 10:14 10:21 13:32

  14. F. Discipleship  See back of Mark worksheet for detailed info. • Discipleship is an important idea in Mark (ch. 1) • Jesus calls ordinary people to be his disciples • Discipleship isn’t easy; must be willing to leave things behind • Can’t let anything get in the way of being a disciple • (example: wealth) • Jesus’ disciples are “blind”; they don’t “get it” • Discipleship includes a willingness to suffer

  15. F. Discipleship (continued) • Jesus is the model of discipleship Flip through Mark’s Gospel and list THREE specific examples of Jesus himself living out discipleship • Jesus’ obedience to God causes suffering but leads to eternal reward. • Jesus’ example gives strength and hope to his followers

  16. F. Discipleship (continued) • Re-read Mark 10:17-31 and record your own answers to the following questions: • How does the passage make you feel? • Does Jesus mean what he says? • Can we be disciples if we don’t give up everything? How? • How would your life be different if you lived out the meaning of this passage?

  17. F. Discipleship (continued) • Personal Discipleship Reflection • How important is discipleship to you? • List priorities that come before/after discipleship • What characteristics do you possess that would make you a good disciple? • What gets in the way of your discipleship? What might you have to give up? • When might you be “ashamed” to be a disciple? • How can you live as a servant to others?

  18. F. Discipleship(continued) • Written Reflection: Write two paragraphs about people who live out the meaning of discipleship. • The first paragraph should be about a well-known person. • The second paragraph should be about someone you know personally. • Both paragraphs should make specific connections to our notes.

  19. G. Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem • See the chart worksheet for information * Key point: Jesus’ teaching & actions upset those with authority

  20. H. The Paschal Mystery • 1. Definition – The life, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus • Suffering service results in new (eternal) life • Reveals God’s love and salvation • Commemorated during Holy Week • Initiated into this mystery in Baptism • Made present in the Eucharist

  21. H. The Paschal Mystery (continued) • 2.Why did the authorities see Jesus as a threat to be eliminated? • Accused of blasphemy • Example: • Accused of breaking Jewish Law • Example: • Taught new ideas/perspectives • Example: • Associated with sinners/outcasts • Example:

  22. H. The Paschal Mystery (continued) • 2.Why did the authorities see Jesus as a threat to be eliminated? (continued) • Jesus’ unique attitude toward the Temple • Jesus’ “cleansing” of the Temple showed him claiming special authority over it • Jesus implied that he was the new, restored Temple

  23. H. The Paschal Mystery (continued) • 3. The Passion Narratives • Oldest stories about Jesus • The climax of Mark’s Gospel • 4 Gospels agree on the essentials, each presents the story in a unique way • Mark emphasizes that everyone abandoned Jesus • Examples: 14:33 & 40, 14:43, 14:50-52, 14:66-68  See the WORKSHEET for detailed info.

  24. Discipleship • Re-read Mark 10:17-31 and record your own answers to the following questions: • How does the passage make you feel? • Does Jesus mean what he says? • Can we be disciples if we don’t give up everything? How? • How would your life be different if you lived out the meaning of this passage?

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