mark

• Gospel of Mark:

  • Likely written by Mark, an associate of the Apostle Peter
  • Written to Roman believers, particularly Gentiles
  • Written to strengthen faith in the face of persecution and teach about discipleship
  • Contains 16 chapters
  • Emphasizes Jesus' actions over His teachings
  • Focuses on Jesus as the Messiah for both Jews and Gentiles
• The Gospel of Mark emphasizes humble service as exemplified in Jesus Christ
• Author: Mark, an associate of the Apostle Peter, likely wrote the Gospel of Mark in A.D. 55-59
• Mark's gospel is targeted to Roman believers, particularly Gentiles
• Purpose: Mark wrote to strengthen the faith of Christians facing persecution and to teach them what it meant to be disciples of Jesus
• The Gospel of Mark has 16 chapters, making it the shortest Gospel in the New Testament
• It focuses more on Jesus' actions than His teachings
• Mark's narrative reveals that Jesus is the Messiah for both Jews and Gentiles
• Mark's account follows Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, emphasizing His ministry in Galilee and the calling of His disciples
• Mark's Gospel does not quote from the Old Testament as frequently as Matthew, and it starts with Jesus' baptism instead of a genealogy