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Author
– Mark
Time – 4 B.C. to 30 A.D.
Summary
– The book of Mark describes in detail Jewish customs and
is therefore thought to be aimed at a non–Jewish audience
(in particular, Romans). Mark describes in very life–like
terms the miracles of Jesus, and great detail is given of
the crucifixion and death of Jesus. It is thought that Mark
was the first of the four Gospels, probably written between
65 and 70 A.D. It is thought that the book was taken by dictation
from the Apostle Peter, because some events contained in the
book are unique to Peter.
Key
Verse – "For even the Son of Man did not come to
be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for
many." Mark 10 v 45
Unique
Features – Being originally written (as is thought) for
Romans, there are very few references to the Old Testament
Scriptures contained in this Gospel. Jewish words are explained
(Chapter 3 v 17; 5 v 41; 7 v 11, 34; 14 v 36); and also Jewish
customs (Chapter 7 v 3 to 4; 14 v 12; 15 v 42). Latin expressions
are frequently used such as Legion, Centurion, etc. The Romans
admired action, and this Gospel depicts the Lord as a worker.
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Sanctification
– Chapter 1 v 1 to 13
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Passage
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Subject
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1
v 1 to 8
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The
witness of John
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1
v 9 to 13
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The
anointing of Jesus
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Service
– Chapter 1 v 14 to 8 v 30
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Passage
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Subject
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1
v 14 to 3 v 12
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First
disciples and first work
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3
v 13 to 6 v 6
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Appointment
of Apostles and extension of labour
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6
v 7 to 8 v 30
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Co–operating
in service
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Sacrifice
– Chapter 9 v 1 to 15 v 30
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Passage
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Subject
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8
v 31 to 10 v 57
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Anticipated
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11
v 1 to 14 v 42
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Approached
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14
v 43 to 15 v 47
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Accomplished
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Service
Renewed – Chapter 16 v 1 to 20
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