The Background, Jesus, Disciples, and the MysteryIN MARK’S GOSPEL

MARK

So…Who really was Mark?

Not this Mark… Thiiiiisss Mark

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Grew up in a Jewish house-hold

Was born in the 1st Century, specific dates unknown

Believed to have been born in Jerusalem

Died in 1st Century, specific dates unknown

Believed to have died in Alexandria, Egypt

Average fisherman before he met Jesus

Mark’s life before his soul was touched by the hand of God

Mark followed Jesus and later became a saint

St. Mark, John Mark, or Mark the Evangelist are all names that describe this man

Characterized by a winged lion

Mark was never an Apostle, just a disciple(he followed Jesus, never knew him).

Mark learned all his material from St. Peter

Mark as a disciple

First Gospel writtenSecond of the four GospelsOne of three synoptic Gospels, the others

being Matthew and Luke.This Gospel is organized into 7 partsWritten between 65 and 70 A.D.Written for Gentile Christians being

persecutedMost likely written in RomeConsidered a basis for other Gospels

Facts of Mark’s Gospel

A question: Who is Jesus? Will you follow him?

Sacrifice for humanity

Jesus who could be angry, but also compassionate and loving

Jesus who did not advertise his power

Always giving of Himself

The Messianic Secret

Parables and Miracles

Themes of Mark’s Gospel

Mark’s Gospel included:A narration of Jesus’ baptism to resurrection, but

focusing on the last week of his life. Jesus as a heroic man, an exorcist, a healer, and a

miracle worker.Naming of Jesus as Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah,

or ChristJesus as an authoritive teacher. Miracles ParablesPaschal MysteryBlaming of all humans for Jesus death, not just the

Jews

What’s in your wallet…I mean Gospel

Mark had associated himself with other saints on missionary journeys to places like Cyprus

Mark founded Church of AlexandriaGreat Respect for St. PeterPatron Saint of Notaries (people who help

others for free)Feast is on April the Twenty-FourthWrote the Gospel because Romans told him to

set down St. Peter’s teachings.

Other Tidbits

“The Gospel of Mark differs from the other gospels in language, detail and content. Its theology is unique.”

Key Points: Jesus' many miracles included calming nature and

overpowering Satan This Gospel is second in the bible, but was the first Gospel

to be written Mark was born John Mark in the 1st Century in Jerusalem A key theme was that Jesus was the Messiah, but tried not

to show it, for He wanted people to have faith. Mark was a disciple to Simon Peter, not an Apostle of Jesus

Mark’s gospel was about Jesus sacrificing yourself for others

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