The Book of Mark:
Jesus, the Servant of God
By Stan Crowley
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Church of Christ at Buda/Kyle
Buda, Texas
March-August 2000
Where Jesus Taught
PHOENICIA
DECAPOLIS
SAMARIA
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Jerusalem
JUDEA
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When Jesus Taught
Timeline
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AD 27
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30
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Passover
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Where and When
Jesus Taught
SAMARIA
Jerusalem
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JUDEA
Timeline
AD 27
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28
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29
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30
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Events found in Mark
Timeline
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Chapter in Mark
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Emphasis in Mark
2 years
in Galilee
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2 months in
Jerusalem
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Chapter in Mark
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Introduction
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Was very likely written by John
Mark (cousin of Barnabas who
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deserted Paul on first journey).
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Is the shortest gospel in length.
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Was probably the first written (AD
55-70).
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Is 93% duplicated in other gospels
(only 7% unique material).
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Introduction—Cont’d
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Was written for Romans.
Explains Jewish customs.
 Uses Latin expressions.
 Quotes O.T. only three times.
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Presents Jesus as a conqueror—of
storms, demons, disease, and
death.
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Introduction—Cont’d
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Has been called “a moving picture of
the ministry of Jesus.” (Master Study Bible)
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Uses word “immediately” often.
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Records more works than words.
Includes over one half of miracles.
 Includes only one fourth of parables.
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Uses vivid, picturesque language.
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Provides additional (personal)
details for some events.
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Introduction—Cont’d
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Mark presents Jesus as one who
came to serve us and die for us.
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(Mark 10:45 NKJV) "For even the Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a
ransom for many."
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Theme:
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His life:
Jesus, the Servant of God
To minister
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To give His life
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Approach
We will focus on what we can apply
to our lives.
 We will note what we can learn
about His life.
 We will take His life event by event.
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Miracles
 Parables
 Other “encounters”
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Miracles
Mark records over half of Jesus’
miracles.
 He records Jesus’ power:
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Over nature
 Over disease
 Over death
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We can see the laws of nature suspended.
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Parables
Mark presents few of Jesus’
“formal parables.”
 He gives us more intimate
insights into other discussions.
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We can listen to the greatest teachings
the world has ever heard.
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Other encounters
Mark gives over 20 different
reactions to Jesus.
 We can imagine what it would be
like to be there as an observer—
or as one who spoke with Jesus.
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These are wonderful opportunities to see
the qualities of our Lord at work in His life.
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Outline
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Preliminaries and Beginning of Ministry
(1:1-13)
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Ministry in Galilee (1:14-6:52)
Ministry Outside Galilee (6:53-9:50)
Journey to Jerusalem (10:1-52)
In Jerusalem—The Final Week (11:115:47)
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The Post-Resurrection Period (16:1-20)
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The Book of Mark:
Jesus, the Servant of God
Encounters with Jesus
Power Point lessons on Mark by Stan Crowley are available at:
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