Book guide
Mark
The Servant who gives His life
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At a glance
- Writer
- John Mark, recording Peter's preaching (Papias in Eusebius 3.39.15).
- When
- c. AD 50–65.
- Setting
- Galilee to Jerusalem; written for Gentile readers, likely in Rome.
Sources: ; ; Papias, quoted in Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.39.15
The shape of the book
- 1The beginning of the gospelJohn the Baptist, baptism and temptation.Mark 1–1 →
- 2Ministry in GalileeAuthority over sickness, demons, nature and sin.Mark 1–8 →
- 3The way of the crossThree predictions of His death.Mark 8–10 →
- 4In JerusalemEntry, temple and teaching.Mark 11–13 →
- 5Passion and resurrectionHe is risen; he is not here.Mark 14–16 →
Key themes
The Servant
The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister ().
Authority
What thing is this? ... with authority ().
Following Jesus
Take up his cross, and follow me ().
Key verses
How it points to Christ
- ✦The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. ()
Note: Only links the New Testament itself makes are listed.
Questions for reflection
- Why does Mark move so quickly ('straightway')?
- What does say about why Jesus came?
- How did the disciples misunderstand Jesus?
- What does taking up your cross look like this week?
Read it through in 6 days
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
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