3. THE UNIQUENESS OF MARK THE UNIQUENESS OF MARK Mark is the smallest of the gospels and has only 16 chapters. Mark is the smallest of the gospels and has only 16 chapters. Mark is easily divided up into 7 sections using 6 transitional paragraphs. Mark is easily divided up into 7 sections using 6 transitional paragraphs.

4. THE AUTHOR OF MARK THE AUTHOR OF MARK “JOHN” MARK is his name. John being the Hebrew name, while Mark is the Roman name. “JOHN” MARK is his name. John being the Hebrew name, while Mark is the Roman name. Sermons of Peter taken down by John Mark. Sermons of Peter taken down by John Mark.

5. THE AUTHOR OF MARK THE AUTHOR OF MARK “JOHN” MARK is the son of someone called “MARY”, a woman of prominence in the discipleship of Jesus Christ (Acts 12:12). “JOHN” MARK is the son of someone called “MARY”, a woman of prominence in the discipleship of Jesus Christ (Acts 12:12).

6. THE AUTHOR OF MARK THE AUTHOR OF MARK “JOHN” MARK was probably born in Jerusalem, and would have been bathed in the Jewish Temple culture (Acts 12:12). “JOHN” MARK was probably born in Jerusalem, and would have been bathed in the Jewish Temple culture (Acts 12:12).

7. THE AUTHOR OF MARK THE AUTHOR OF MARK In first century Jerusalem there was much talk but little action – a lot of religious fodder but very little practical movement on the Kingdom of God. In first century Jerusalem there was much talk but little action – a lot of religious fodder but very little practical movement on the Kingdom of God.

8. THE AUTHOR OF MARK THE AUTHOR OF MARK Mark is mentioned: Acts 12:12-25 Acts 12:12-25 Colossians 4:10 Colossians 4:10 Acts 13:5, 13 Acts 13:5, 13 2 Timothy 4:11 2 Timothy 4:11 1 Peter 5:13 1 Peter 5:13 He is the one who was the object of contention between Paul and Barnabas. He is the one who was the object of contention between Paul and Barnabas.

15. THE AUTHOR OF MARK John Mark likely experienced this remarkable incident firsthand. This truly was the action that Jesus started containing in the lives of the Apostles. John Mark likely experienced this remarkable incident firsthand. This truly was the action that Jesus started containing in the lives of the Apostles.

21. THE AUTHOR OF MARK MARK seems to be a man who was busy in other affairs besides the missions’ trips that Paul desired. Many times division comes in the church from method of evangelism not purpose.

24. THE AUTHOR OF MARK John Mark had much exposure to Paul’s preaching as well as Peter’s preaching and teaching. This helped his background for the Roman mind when writing the gospel. John Mark had much exposure to Paul’s preaching as well as Peter’s preaching and teaching. This helped his background for the Roman mind when writing the gospel.

27. THE AUTHOR OF MARK Paul blesses MARK and his ministry in his last written words. Any stigma related to the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas upon Mark is lifted by Paul. Paul blesses MARK and his ministry in his last written words. Any stigma related to the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas upon Mark is lifted by Paul.

30. THE AUTHOR OF MARK Peter calls John Mark his “son” probably because John Mark was brought to Christ through Peter. This is strong evidence that the contents of Mark’s gospel comes from Peter. Peter calls John Mark his “son” probably because John Mark was brought to Christ through Peter. This is strong evidence that the contents of Mark’s gospel comes from Peter.

31. THE AUTHOR OF MARK Mark’s gospel was probably written from Rome or Antioch. Mark’s gospel was probably written from Rome or Antioch. Mark, being written to the Romans and the Gentiles, had a dilemma for which he seemed to be concerned (look at Acts 11:19-22). Mark, being written to the Romans and the Gentiles, had a dilemma for which he seemed to be concerned (look at Acts 11:19-22).

35. THE AUTHOR OF MARK It is very possible that when Barnabas went to Antioch, Mark went with him. Mark was his nephew. Upon seeing the affect of Jesus, Mark is called to write the gospel that bears his name for the Romans. It is very possible that when Barnabas went to Antioch, Mark went with him. Mark was his nephew. Upon seeing the affect of Jesus, Mark is called to write the gospel that bears his name for the Romans.

36. THE STRUCTURE OF MARK Seven pillars of Mark showing the ACTION of the ministry of Jesus Christ in different regions. Seven pillars of Mark showing the ACTION of the ministry of Jesus Christ in different regions. 1- The introduction to the ACTION ministry of Christ. 1- The introduction to the ACTION ministry of Christ.

47. STRUCTURE OF MARK Mark’s composition and language is not very Jewish. It is very Roman - very Gentile and very FORCEFUL. Mark was appealing to the ACTION of the Roman culture. Mark’s composition and language is not very Jewish. It is very Roman - very Gentile and very FORCEFUL. Mark was appealing to the ACTION of the Roman culture.

48. STRUCTURE OF MARK No reference to the Jewish law. No reference to the Jewish law. Mark interprets words that a Gentile would not understand. Mark interprets words that a Gentile would not understand.

49. STRUCTURE OF MARK Mark 3:17 – “Boanerges” Mark 3:17 – “Boanerges” Mark 5:41 – “Talitha cumi” Mark 5:41 – “Talitha cumi” Mark 7:11 – “Corban” Mark 7:11 – “Corban” Mark 10:46 – “Bartimaeus” Mark 10:46 – “Bartimaeus” Mark 14:36 – “Abba” Mark 14:36 – “Abba” Mark 15:34 – “Eloi” Mark 15:34 – “Eloi”