New Testament Survey
CHAPTER TWO
MARK
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Mark.
- Identify to whom the book of Mark was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Mark.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Mark from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Mark.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Mark
TO WHOM: To all believers, although the first intended audience was the Romans to whom he presents Jesus as a servant.
PURPOSE: To present the ministry of Jesus, stressing His role as a servant and the Son of man.
KEY VERSE: Mark 10:45
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: We should seek to minister rather than to be ministered to.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples
OUTLINE
I. The period of preparation: Mark 1:1-13
A. The beginning of the Gospel: Mark 1:1-3
B. The ministry of John the Baptist: Mark 1:4-8
C. The baptism of Jesus: Mark 1:9-11
D. The temptation of Jesus: Mark 1:12-13