2. The Gospel is God’s power unto salvation! Rom. 1:16-17
We need to know the gospel.
2 Tim. 2:15
Prevent shame.
Overcome sin.
Live in hope.

3. Introduction Background Mark Date: early to mid-60s A.D.
Author: Mark or John Mark.
Close to Peter, 1 Pt. 5:13
Son of Mary, Acts 12:12f
Traveled with Barnabas & Saul, Acts 12:25; 13:5, 13

4. Introduction Background Mark Author: Mark or John Mark.
Disputed over, Acts 15:36-40
Reconciled to Paul, Col. 4:10, 11; Phile. 24; 2 Tim. 4:11
Wrote one gospel account.

5. Introduction Background Mark To Gentiles. Quotes OT once, 1:2-3
Others quoted, 7:6, 7; 11:9
Explains Jewish practices, 7:3; 14:12

6. Introduction Background Mark Purpose: Encourage suffering saints
Nero: Oct. 54 – June 68.
Example of Jesus’ suffering.
Notoriety, 1
Conflict, 2
Plot, 3:6

7. Introduction Overview Mark Not a biography of Christ’s life.
Rapid pace.
Chps. 1-8, 17 miracles.
Five of 30 parables.
Little background info., 1:1-15;
cp. Mt. 1-2; Lk. 1-2
Few discourses, cp. Jn ; Mt. 5-7

8. Introduction Overview Mark Galilean Ministry, 1:16-8:30
Notoriety, conflict, opposition, 1:16-3:30
Parables, 4:1-34
Sower
Growing seed
Light under a basket
Mustard seed

9. Introduction Overview Mark Galilean Ministry, 1:16-8:30
Notoriety, conflict, opposition, 1:16-3:30
Parables, 4:1-34
Miracles, 4:35-8:26
Wind & Wave
Feeding 5,000
Walking on water
Demon cast out
Deaf hear
Resurrection

10. Introduction Overview Mark Transition from Galilee to Judah,
8:31-10:52
His suffering, 8:31-33; 9:12, 31; 10:33, 34
Their suffering, 8:34-38; 10:29, 30, 39

11. Introduction Overview Mark Events at Jerusalem, 11:1-16:20
38-40% of the book!
Triumphant entry in city, 11:8-10
Teaching & conflict, 11:15-18; 12; 13
Betrayal, trial, crucifixion, 14, 15
Resurrection, commission, 16
Triumphant entry into heaven, 16:19

12. Introduction Mark Studying Mark will help save our souls! Rom. 1:16
Read chapter 1 for next week.
Obey the gospel tonight!