1. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Gospel of Mark: God’s Work in the Life of the Author Mark 1:1

2. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Uses of “Gospel” The Gospel According to Mark 1.1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

3. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Gospel Defined the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation one of the first four New Testament books telling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; also: a similar apocryphal book an interpretation of the Christian message (the social gospel) Merriam-Webster

4. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Gospel According to Mark Only 16 chapters – Only 678 verses 7 references to the Gospel – Chapters 1, 10, 13, 14, & 16

5. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Missing from Mark Genealogies Birth Narrative – Joseph and Mary – Angels & Shepherds – Circumcision – Visit Wise Men Childhood – Flight to Egypt – Temple Adult Ministry – Sermon on the Mt – Key events from John

6. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Missing from Mark Praiseworthy references to Peter – Peter’s great confession (Mt. 16) However That which is unfavorable is presented!

7. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark 1:1 Ἀ ρχ ὴ (beginning) το ῦ (the) ε ὐ αγγελ ί ου (gospel) Ἰ ησο ῦ (Jesus) Χριστο ῦ (Christos) υ ἱ ο ῦ το ῦ (the) θεο ῦ (God) Who did God use to give us this 2 nd Gospel?

8. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Early Church Tradition In the reign of Claudius, Emperor of the Rome Empire, John Mark wrote this gospel as a written record and follow up to the Apostle’s Peter preaching in Rome. Claudius died in 54AD.

9. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Our Human Author John Mark (Marcus) is the human author whose mind was guided by God—the Holy Spirit to give us a God-breathed record of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Greek.

10. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark’s Purpose Mark is writing to Gentile (Roman) Christians, unfamiliar with Jewish tradition, about the actions and teachings of Jesus that represent his mission and ministry.

11. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Abraham There is only 1 reference to Abraham compared to: – 7x in Matthew – 14x in Luke – 8x in John

12. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Christ Jesus Is Presented As a Man the Son of God the Son of Man the Suffering Servant of Isaiah Lord!

13. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS This is the Action Gospel 40x εὐθέως eutheos is used – Immediately – Straightway – Anon (archaic)

14. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS New Testament Authors Apostolic Authors Matthew John Peter Paul James (brother of Jesus) Non-Apostolic Authors Luke John Mark Jude (brother of Jesus)

15. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mary’s Home John Mark’s mother’s name is Mary Tradition Holds – Foot Washing/Last Supper in John 13 – Upper Room Prayer meeting of Acts 1:12

16. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Year is 30/33 AD Pentecost

17. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John Mark (Marcus) Ἰωάννης (John) Μᾶρκος (Mark, Marcus) Remember at this time there isn’t a NT. Turn to Acts 12

18. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Question What do you think it would have been like for Mark to hear Peter’s testimony from prison?

19. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John Mark Mom Barnabas Peter Paul The Power of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

20. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Rough Outline John Mark’s Conversion – Peter John Mark’s Struggle – Paul – Barnabas John Mark’s Restoration

21. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark’s Conversion 1 Peter 5:13 so doth Μᾶρκος my son. The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Μᾶρκος my son.

22. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Peter’s Story John 13:36-38

23. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John 13:36-38 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

24. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Peter Denies Jesus Mark 14:66-72

25. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John 21 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

26. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Peter’s Story Acts 2

27. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John Mark’s 1 st Mission Trip Acts 15:36-41 Let’s begin with v. 36

28. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Acts 15:36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.

29. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Saul/Paul’s Story Acts 8:1-3

30. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Acts 8:1-3 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

31. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Saul/Paul’s Conversion Acts 9:1-6

32. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Words of a Converted Man Acts 9:6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

33. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Barnabas’ Influence Who is Barnabas?

34. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Acts 4:36-37 And Joses [Joseph], who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

35. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Acts 9:27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

36. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John Mark’s Struggle Acts 15:36-41

37. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Speculation Why did Mark stop traveling with Paul and Barnabas?

38. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Barnabas to the Rescue Acts 15:39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

39. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS About 11 years pass before Mark again appears in the biblical record. Colossians 4:10

40. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;) Mark is an Ambassador for Christ

41. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Co-Laborers Philemon 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Author Luke Acts Author 2d Gospel

42. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Paul writes 2 Timothy in 62-64 AD Look what Paul says about John Mark in 4:11

43. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS 2 Timothy 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

44. P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS John Mark’s Life Before writing the 2d Gospel, Mark serves the Lord for 30+ years with – Peter – Paul – Luke – Barnabas Under extreme persecution by Claudius and Nero