OVERVIEW:
The Servant teaches (chapter 7:1-8:26); the Servant reveals that suffering leads to glory (chapter 8:27-9:13); the Servant reveals that power comes from faith (chapter 9:14-29); the Servant reveals that service leads to honor (chapter 9:30-50).
HIGHLIGHTS & INSIGHTS:
For the past several days we have been laying down the pieces that will give us the “big picture” of Mark’s Gospel. Today, let’s begin by pulling all the pieces together into a concise, easy-to-open package.
- Information About the Author.
• His name: Mark
• His name means: “A Defense”
• His mother’s name is Mary. (Acts 12:12)
• He is also called John. (Acts 12:12, 25; 15:37)
• He is also referred to in scripture as Marcus. (Colossians 4:10, Philemon 1:24; 1st Peter 5:13)
• His uncle is Barnabus. (Colossians 4:10)
• He was a minister or servant on Paul’s first missionary journey. (Acts 15:48)
• He quit the team (45 A.D.) (Acts 13:13)
• He was rejected by Paul as a participant on the second missionary journey. (Acts 15:48)
• He became profitable for the ministry again (66 A.D.) (2nd Timothy 4:11)
• He was a convert of the Apostle Peter. (1st Peter 5:13)
- Facts About the Gospel
• Approximate date of writing: 57-63 A.D.
• Written from: Jerusalem
• Dates of the recorded events: 26 A.D. – 33 A.D.
• Theme: Christ as the Willing Servant
• Christ is seen as: The Servant of the Lord
• Key Verse: Mark 10:45
• Key Words: Straightway (19 times); Immediately (17 times)
• Chapters: 16, Verses: 678, Words: 15,844
- Features of This Gospel
• This Gospel refers to Christ as Lord only two times in contrast to the other three gospels which refer to Christ as Lord a total of 73 times.
• This Gospel lets us know not only WHAT Christ did in His earthly ministry, but HOW He did it.
• This Gospel contains 11 fulfilled prophecies.
- A Simple Outline of This Gospel
• The Servant’s WORK (Chapters 1-10)
• The Servant’s SACRIFICE (Chapters 11-16)