Mark

Overview

Overview:

Written by John Mark (Peter’s Gospels) Time of Writing: 45-60 A.D. Theme: Christ is the Servant of Man Key Scripture: 10:45 “Immediately” or “straight away” mentioned 40 times. Fast-paced and action driven.

Chapters 1-9: Intro and Ministry in Galilee Chapter 10: Journey to Jerusalem Chapters 11-16: Ministry in Jerusalem leading up to Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

Purposes:

To show the Romans that Jesus is God
His Authoritative Action over nature, sin, and religion confirms this

Message:

Christian Authority is to be used for servanthood (opposite of Roman Empire)
Christ’s ministry was his mission

TheosU

Big Idea

The good news centers on Jesus the Messiah, who shows himself to be the Son of God by inaugurating God’s kingdom age. He is declared as such first by Old Testament prophecy and then by the wilderness voice, his forerunner John the Baptist.

Key Themes of Mark 1:1–8

Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God, which is the core of the kingdom message.
As messianic forerunner, John introduces the fulfillment of the Isaianic promise by preparing the way for the coming of Jesus.
As wilderness prophet, John introduces the nation to the need for repentance and confession for forgiveness.