The Gospel of Mark
Story source: King James Bible (1611), Mark 1-10.
Story source: King James Bible (1611), Mark 1-10.
Image Information: John the Baptist, by Lorenzetti
- the beginning of the chapter references what was "written in the prophets," which would have been important and rung a bell with the readers of this time
^ it helps establish credibility and ties the Bible together; multiple references to fulfilled prophecies
- John's description is detailed and interesting for readers today ... we aren't accustomed to hearing of people "clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey"
- Mark utilizes the word "immediately" over and over to emphasize urgency
- Jesus continually amazes the crowds with his teachings and miracles, but upsets the religious leaders of the day and they plot against Him
- throughout the entire gospel and Jesus' life, he performs miracles and does great deeds for the glory of God the Father
- travels throughout the region (Capernaum, Nazareth, Gailiee, Bethsaida, etc.)
- really impactful quote is "They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick"
^ defines Christianity and our need for the Savior; if you were well, you have no need to be saved, yet we aren't well because of the sin in our lives and the need for our salvation
- parables
^ the sower (let the seed fall on good soil, i.e. a receptive heart and mind)
^ don't hide your light under a basket
^ faith like a mustard seed
- miracles
^ calming the storm
^ calling out the demons
^ healed women's blood issue (through her faith by touching Jesus' clothing)
^ raised centurion's daughter from the dead
^ feeding the 5,000 (two tellings in Mark)
- death of John the Baptist (beheaded by Herod)
- the transfiguration (Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up to a mountain with him and was transfigured)
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