Mark

📘 New Testament

🗺️ Overview

The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the powerful and suffering Son of God. It emphasizes His authority over sickness, demons, nature, and sin, and highlights His role as the Servant-King who suffers to save. Mark’s fast-paced narrative focuses on action and discipleship, showing Jesus on the move and calling His followers to take up their cross.

💡 Mark challenges us to see Jesus not only as a miracle-working King, but as the Servant who suffers for our salvation. He calls us to radical discipleship — to lay down our lives, follow Him in humility, and proclaim His gospel boldly.

🏛️ Historical & Cultural Notes

Insights into the cultural, historical, or geographical background of the book.

📊 Book at a Glance

📝 Author
John Mark, companion of Peter
📅 Date
c. AD 55–65
📖 Chapters
16
🏷️ Genre
Gospel
📍 Location
Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem under Roman occupation
🧵 Main Themes
Jesus as the Son of God and Suffering Servant, The authority of Jesus over all things, Discipleship involves self-denial and suffering, Jesus’ identity revealed through His actions, The cost of following Jesus, The kingdom of God advancing through power and sacrifice

📚 Outline

📖 Key Stories

Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (Mark 1)

Jesus is baptized by John and affirmed by the Father, then immediately led into the wilderness to be tested.

Healing the Paralytic (Mark 2)

Jesus forgives a man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority.

Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4)

Demonstrating His power over creation, Jesus rebukes the wind and waves, astonishing His disciples.

Feeding the Five Thousand (Mark 6)

Jesus multiplies five loaves and two fish, providing for the crowd and pointing to His identity as the Bread of Life.

The Transfiguration (Mark 9)

Jesus is glorified before Peter, James, and John — a preview of His divine glory and future resurrection.

The Crucifixion and Resurrection (Mark 15–16)

Jesus suffers, dies, and rises again, fulfilling His mission as the Son of Man who came to give His life as a ransom for many.

👤 Key Figures

🔍 Christ Connections

How this book anticipates or reflects the person and work of Christ.

🧠 Key Verses

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”Mark 1:15
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”Mark 8:34
“Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”Mark 10:45

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