The thoughts and note material given on these pages are only a possible suggestion of the meaning, they must not be taken as inspired, however they are prayerfully prepared and compared with other similar material. There are many ways in which God’s Word can be analyzed and none must be taken in place of the Word of God itself.

St. Mark’s Gospel

WRITER. Mark, the writer of the second Gospel, is also called John. He was the son of one of the New Testament "Marys"Act 12:12; He is mentioned in the letters of Paul and material written by Luke Act 12:25; Act 13:13; Acts 15:37,39; Col 4:10; 2 Tim 4:11; Phin 1:24;

DATE. This has been placed between A.D. 57 and 63.

THEME. Mark looks at Jesus in two ways, as ’Jesus the powerful Son of God,’ and as ’Jesus the servant.’ A ’servant’ who is ’doing things.’ Words like "immediate" or similar are often used in the text.
It seems to be more designed for the Roman world than the Jewish nation.

Everywhere the ’servant’ character is shown. The key verse is Mark 10:45. Words are often used which show Jesus as the servant.
There is no family list as in Matthew’s Gospel, as a ’servant’ no one would be interested in the family.

Mark is in five Main Sections:

I. The Appearing of the Jesus The Son of God Mark 1:1-11.

II. Jesus is tested in preparation for his task Mark 1:12,13.

III. The ministry of Jesus the Servant begins.Mark 1:14ff

IV. The Servant is obedient even to death. Mark 14:1 to 15:47.

V. The Servant is risen and lifted up. He sends His servants. Mark 16.1-20.