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The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Who? [Anon; historical trad= someone named Mark to distinguish from other gospels, Mark…in spite of his challenging reputation; in conjunction with Peter (); after Paul’s death may have gone to Egypt and established churches]
Whom? [Gentile Christians in/around Rome; explaining of Jewish customs minimizes likelihood of Jewish primary audience; translates Aramaic to Greek & uses Latin]
When? [AD 63-64…at onset of Nero’s persecution & before Peter’s execution, not prior to Peter’s arrival in Rome AD 62]
Where? [most likely Rome…Paul there early 60s, Peter there prior to AD 64-65 martyrdom]
What? [a book about Jesus, & a book about being a disciple of Jesus; A topical/chronological arrangement of material in three parts (Intro <1.1-13>, Jesus Proclaims the Kingdom <1.14-8.21>, Jesus Teaches on Discipleship <8.22-10.53>, Jesus’ Death <11.1-15.47>, Conclusion/Resurrection <16.1-8…& 16.9-20>; like a source for Matt & Luke]
Why? [amid the threat of persecution, & to compile and arrange various collections of life and teaching of Jesus, & to establish a solid Christology, & clarify Jesus’ teachings about the future]
1.1-8
Historical context…John the Baptist (What does this provide?)
1.9-15
These verses are a synopsis of Mark’s gospel (What is the main emphasis?)
How is Jesus as the “Son of God” asserted? (Baptism, Temptation, Proclamation)
What interpretive key is found in v. 12? (Immediately)…18…20!
1.16-20
What does Mark emphasize about Jesus calling his first disciples? (Who and How he chose more than When)
1.21-45
Vv. 21-34 = actions of Jesus.
What were they? What result did they produce?
Vv. 35-38 = preaching/preparation of Jesus.
Praying led to readiness for proclamation…and furthering the message.
Vv. 39-45 = another healing of Jesus.
What is the deal with the ‘Messianic Secret?” (prevalent idea in Matt’s gospel; to not draw thrill-seeking crowds; to not draw attention of government before it was time)
In conclusion, what does Mark assert about Jesus? (People were coming to see him from everywhere)
After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”