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Mark was a _______from ______, who wrote his gospel in ______. He probably wrote it in ______, shortly after the fire of Rome, when _____ started _________ the Christians. He might have known some of the ________ and travelled as a ____________ and interpreter with Peter and Paul. Disciples Greek Rome Jerusalem persecuting Nero Jew 70 AD missionary

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Page 1: Mark was a _______from ______, who wrote his gospel in ______. He probably wrote it in ______, shortly after the fire of Rome, when _____ started _________

Mark was a _______from ______, who wrote his gospel in ______. He probably wrote it in ______, shortly after the fire of Rome, when _____ started _________ the Christians. He might have known some of the ________ and travelled as a ____________ and interpreter with Peter and Paul.

Disciples Greek Rome Jerusalem persecuting Nero Jew 70 AD missionary

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Mark’s reasons for writing the Gospel• To understand reasons why a

written gospel was needed• To evaluate on the importance of

writing a gospel

St Mark is represented in art as a lion. • The lion symbolizes the power

of the Evangelist's word. • the wings symbolize the

spiritual lifting up of the heart and mind,

• the halo is the traditional

Christian symbol of holiness.• The book he is holding,

represents wisdom and the peace that comes from wisdom.

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Mark’s Gospel was written…

• From faith, for faith…• For the Romans …(they misinformed about...)

• For the Christians..

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Mark wrote his gospel to…

• S• P• R• E• A• D

Preserve the truth about Jesus p.21

Reassure Romans – explain by yourself

Encourage persecuted Christians p.21

Apostles & eyewitnesses were dying off p.21

Discipleship how to be one p.19

1. Here are 6 reasons why Mark wrote his gospel. Match them up to the acronym.

2. Re-write the headings, and make notes from the textbook for each point.

**Which reasons do you think were the most important for Mark in writing his gospel ?

Spread & Explain the good news – explain by yourself

(Second Coming delayed. P.20)

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Mark wrote his gospel to…• S

• P• R• E• A• D

Preserve the truth about Jesus, in case false things start to be said about him (eg he was not really a human being, or only seemed to die)

Reassure Romans from their suspicions about Christians as enemies of the state & immoral

Encourage persecuted Christians, to follow Jesus, & that they will have their reward

Apostles & eyewitnesses were dying off – their teachings and stories needed to be written down, so they wouldn’t be lost. The Second Coming is not nigh!

Discipleship to show Christians how to be disciples & not give up, even if they deny Jesus

1. Which reasons do you think were the most important for Mark in writing his gospel ? Explain why.

2. Which reasons have become the most important for us today? Explain why.

*What reasons might you read the gospel for?

Spread & Explain the good news of Jesus being the Son of God From faith, for faith. Explain the strange fact of a crucified Messiah.

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Test your partner

• S• P• R• E• A• D

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The most important reason for Mark to write the gospel, was to encourage the persecuted Christians. Discuss. (AO2 6mks)

• YES – explain several reasons why

• NO – explain importance of other reasons for writing

Romans needed to understand Christians are not dangerous & they should be allowed to practice their religion.

Apostles & eyewitnesses are dying off – the stories needed to get written down or they might get forgotten or changed

They were dying for their faith: they needed to if Jesus really was the Son of God

They needed encouragement that they would be rewarded

They needed encouragement that Jesus’ own 12 disciples found it hard to be loyal to him all the time

Preserving the true teachings about Jesus was very important or true Christianity would be lost. The Second Coming –end of the world - is NOT nigh!

So start recording things for future Christians

1. In pairs, write down arguments for and against this statement, using PEE reasons

2. In groups of 4, put together a model answer for this question

3. Pass your paper clockwise, and give marks out of 6 with comments on another groups work

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“Early Christians did not need a written gospel”. Discuss. AO2 , 6mks

“The most important reason for Mark to write the gospel, was to encourage the persecuted Christians". Discuss. (AO2 6mks)

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Symbol of St Mark’s Gospel

St Mark is represented in art as a lion. • The lion symbolizes the power of the

Evangelist's word.

• the wings symbolize the spiritual lifting up of the heart and mind,

• the halo is the traditional Christian symbol

of holiness.• The book he is holding, represents

wisdom and the peace that comes from wisdom.


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