Bible Blitz II Msgr Ed Thompson And Deacon Norm Kazyk With Technical Assistance Ray Hosler

The Gospel of Mark May 8Chapters 1-4 May 15Chapters 5-8 May 22Chapters 9-12 May 29Chapters 13-16

Introduction A.D. 65 – 75 A Gospel - Only 4 - the Synoptics Mark, son of John and Mary Mark, $$ Nephew of Barnabas “Interpreter” of Peter “The Streaker”

Intro – cont’d Home of the Last Supper – Church of the Apostolic Community First Missionary Journey – Prison with Paul Alexandria in Egypt

Mark’s Gospel Earliest – Shortest – Rome – Greek Direct – Vivid – Human – Divine Discipleship: “Deny – Pick up – Follow”

Mark’s Gospel – cont’d Closest to a Biography of Jesus – Most important ever? Orderly collection of the traditions about Jesus

Galilee: The Kingdom and Wonders Theme: Mark 1:1 plus discipleship Line: Peter’s confession, Passion announcements, the cross and resurrection Mark’s Gospel – cont’d

Specials: The Mightier One; The Messianic Secret Mark’s Gospel – cont’d

Chapter 1 1Title and Purpose 2-8John the Baptist 2,3 Isaiah – “Messenger” 4,5 Baptism of Repentance, Jordan 6-8 John’s style and proclamation

9-11Baptism of Jesus 12-13Temptation of Jesus Chapter 1 – cont’d

II The Mystery of Jesus “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel.” Chapter 1 – cont’d

16-20The Call – The First Disciples Simon and Andrew; James and John “Fishers of Men” Chapter 1 – cont’d

21-28Cure of the Demoniac Capernaum – Sabbath – Synagogue “Authority” 29-31Cure of Simon’s Mother-in- Law “Immediately” Chapter 1 – cont’d

32-34Other Healings 35-39Jesus Leaves Capernaum Prayer – Preaching – Exorcisms 40-45The Cleansing of a Leper “Teel no one …” “Messianic Secret” Chapter 1 – cont’d

Vocabulary Pharisee:A lay group who tended to make the practice of religion a matter of following the law. This often resulted in centering on self and made the Kingdom dependent on themselves and not on God’s goodness and love.

Vocabulary Scribe:An educated person who preserved and copied important documents.

Vocabulary Sadducees:Lay members of the upper class who by New Testament times were running the affairs of the nation. They collaborated with the Greek and Roman occupiers which assured their position of power. They played a leading part in bringing about Christ’s death.

Vocabulary Sanhedrin:The title of the parliament which ran the affairs of the Jewish nation in so far as the Romans allowed it. Composed of the heads of priestly families, Scribes, and prominent lay men.

Chapter 2 1-2Hostile forces begin to gather ?Note that he continues to be a teacher 7Paralyzed man brought to Jesus and gets more than he bargained for. The question is posed, “who can forgive sins except God alone?”

Chapter 2 – cont’d 10-12The obvious answer escapes them, that Jesus is divine The call of Levi. Unusual because of the nature of his job. Jesus draws sinners to himself; they recognize their need for repentance.

Chapter 2 cont’d 18-22Jesus reveals his identity. Bridegroom was a metaphor for the Messianic age. The Pharisees refuse to open their vision to what is more and more obvious.

Mark depicts the human side of Jesus more than the other Gospels. (10:14 indignant) (4:13; 8:14-21 discouraged by his own disciples inability to understand him) (5:43 concerned that the young girl is given food) (3:5 note the emotion of Jesus: anger)

Chapter 2 cont’d 23-28Christ’s authority greater than David’s.

Chapter 3 1-6A summary of the Gospel 4The challenge of Jesus: cure on the Sabbath. Enemies close their minds to him and begin to plot to destroy him Messianic Secret:

Chapter 3 cont’d 13-19Jesus chooses the 12 to preach the Good News and authority over demons The unforgivable sin: the final and complete rejection of God Jesus startling identification of his “family”.

Chapter The parable of the seed: growth of the Kingdom depends on people. 20We are expected to be “Good Soil” 35-41A great storm and Jesus mastery of the forces of nature. 41Failure to understand who Jesus is.