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Gospel of Mark

Gospel of Mark. First Gospel –Action Narrative. First Gospel. Chronologically Mark is the first Gospel written circa 50—53 A.D. Written in simple Greek, was written to be read aloud. Full of quick stories linked together into an action narrative (the action movie of its time)

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Gospel of Mark

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  1. Gospel of Mark First Gospel –Action Narrative

  2. First Gospel • Chronologically Mark is the first Gospel written circa 50—53 A.D. • Written in simple Greek, was written to be read aloud. • Full of quick stories linked together into an action narrative (the action movie of its time) • Used Parables (fictional narrative comparing God’s Kingdom to a familiar object or action Mark 4:26-29); and aphorisms (Quotable statements that often questioned conventional wisdom Mk 4:21-24))

  3. Synoptic Gospels • Mark, Matthew, and Luke share the same materials and sources  called Synoptic Gospel –from one “eye”, one viewpoint • Mark was written story of Jesus dictated to John Mark from the Apostle Peter in Rome. • From Jesus’ death in 33 A.D. some 200 sayings, stories, parables, etc. passedorally as the “Gospel.” These sayings called Q –the source. • Q became the basis for the Christian message  called the Kerygmain Greek

  4. Passion Narrative • Scholars call Mark an extended Passion narrative –story about Jesus’ suffering trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. • The Cross –central symbol of suffering and redemption • Twin Symbols 1) Son of Man (the eschatological figure whose suffering saves humanity); and 2) Son of GOD (“Holy One of Israel” with a special relationship to GOD as His “Father”)

  5. Jesus Miraculous Acts • Exorcisms—Jesus has power over evil demonic presences on earth (Mk 3:20ff; 9:14-29) • Miracles  supernatural acts of power (Calms the sea Mk4:35-41; Feeds 5,000 Mk 6:30-44) • Prophecy telling future events (Mk 13:1-37) • Messianic Secret –Jesus does not reveal his Supernatural Character, but it is revealed to Peter in Mk 8:27-29). Nevertheless the 12 don’t understand until He arises

  6. Questions • The poetry of Mark did not satisfy later Christian writers Mk 17:9-19 does not appear in the most ancient manuscripts of Mark. Rather Mk ends 17:8. READ. Do you see how different their theologies are? • Mark’s Christology  view of Jesus Christ; Christ gave His life as a “ransom for many” Mk 10:45) Ransom Christology Human debt of sin paid by Christ’s death. We “die to sin” and rise to new life as He arose.

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