Gospel of Mark

Author:  John Mark
Theme:  Jesus, the SERVANT
Key Verse:  Mark 10:45
Characteristics:
1.  Key word is "straightway", used 40 times
2.  Mark give attention to the miracles of Jesus as he presents Jesus as SERVANT
3.   The public life of Jesus is stressed
4.  There are very few references to the Old Testament
5.  Mathew, Mark, Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels (to see, to look together)

Outline Guide
Chapter 1 -  The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ
     A.  The Preaching of John the Baptist
          a.  His Prophetic Identification - Mark 1:2-3, last of the old testament prophets
          b.  His baptism message - Mark 1:4-5
          c.  His style - Mark 1:6
          d.  His following - Mark 1:5
          e.  His personal introduction of Jesus - Mark 1:7-8
  Read About John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-12; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:15-34
     B.  The coming of Jesus of Nazareth
          a.  His baptism Mark 1:9-10
          b.  His temptation - Mark 1:12-13
          c.  His first Galilean ministry - Mark 1:14-45
                     1.  Call of Peter and Andrew - Mark 1:16-20
                     2.  Miracle at Capernaum - Mark 1:21-28
                    3.  Peter's mother-in-law healed - Mark 1:29-31
                    4.  Demons cast out - Mark 1:32-34
                    5.  His preaching tour - Mark 1:35-39
                    6.  Leper healed - Mark 1:40-45