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The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark. John Oakes March, 2015. Theme of Mark. Jesus : Messiah and Son of God: suffering servant and savior of mankind. Theme 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 .

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The Gospel of Mark

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  1. The Gospel of Mark John Oakes March, 2015

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

  3. Theme 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?

  4. Short Outline of Mark I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’ ministry II Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministry III Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion and Death of Jesus Q: What impression does this give?

  5. Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38 As with Jesus, so with his disciples: As I will serve and suffer for mankind, so you will suffer and serve for mankind. Jesus’ purpose is our purpose Jesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyle

  6. Mark, the first of the gospels?

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

  8. Style of Mark 1. Fast-paced: Greek euthys immediately 42 times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23, 28,29, 30,42,43. 2. Use of historical present Mark 1:21 Q: Are you a man/woman of action—with a mission?

  9. Things To Look for in Mark 1. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:25 2. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:27, Mark 4:41 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. Material about discipleship.

  10. I. Mark 1:1-13 Prologue Malachi 3:1 Isaiah 40:3 My messenger will prepare the way… A voice crying in the wilderness…. Elijah/John The Kingdom is at hand…

  11. Malachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old to the New Testament The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2 The Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilled

  12. Baptisms in the Jordan River …of repentance, for the forgiveness of sins

  13. John’s Baptism: Preparing the Way A Baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins Q: How do we prepare the way for Jesus to come? By Repenting!

  14. Mark 1:14-3:12The Kingdom of God Mark 1:14-20 The call of discipleship The time has come JTB 1:7-8 God 1:11 Jesus 1:14 v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay… Q: What is the point? Now that the kingdom of God has come, it is time for action. The things of the world are not important in the kingdom of God.

  15. Mark 1:21-45Jesus has great authority Mark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazement v. 22 authority. 1:24 irony. The demons believe before the disciples. 1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but the man does not. Q: Message for us? 1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action needs to pray.

  16. Mark 2:1-28Jesus has great authority Mark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sins Mark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter who you are, but whether you will answer the call. Mark 2:18-28 Authority even over the Sabbath/Law!!!!

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