learning insights of the gospel of mark and its intentions
2007-02-22 14:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by abigail c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gospel of Mark: A Biblical History
The Gospel of Mark is one of four gospels in the Holy Bible and is the second book in chronological order presented in the New Testament. Mark (John Mark was his full name) was an associate with Simon Peter, one of the 12 apostles that followed Jesus Christ throughout His public ministry on earth.
Gospel of Mark: The Outline and Structure
The Gospel of Mark is organized into seven sections that describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Gospel of Mark: What is the Significance?
The Gospel of Mark presents many important facts and significant lessons. First, it clearly establishes that Jesus Christ is the Messiah that was prophesied throughout the Old Testament. Second, it proves that Jesus was the Son of God, whom He claimed to be by living a sinless and perfect life. Third, the Gospel records Jesus' miracles over nature (calming the storm; 4:37-41, walking on water; 6:48-51, and withering the fig tree; 11:12-14). His miracles also include healing many people, including Peter's mother-in-law (1:30-31), the paralyzed man (2:3-12), the woman with bleeding (5:25-29), and the deaf mute (7:31-37). Jesus also displayed miracle powers over death by raising Jairus's daughter from the dead (5:37-39). The most important fact in the Gospel of Mark is the evidence that Jesus Christ overcame the power of death through His resurrection from the tomb. He proved that there is no power that can overcome Him, that He is the authority to forgive the sins of people, and that He is the One and only Son of God. Lastly, Jesus gives people perfect instructions for how God desires people to live, respond through challenging circumstances, and make choices regarding their future for eternity. A few examples of these include having faith (Mark 2:5), replacing fear with trust (Mark 4:40), believing in the power of God (Mark 5:36), following Christ (Mark 8:35), understanding God's will (Mark 9:35), and sacrifices (Mark 10:21). Every word spoken and written in this Gospel can be applied to life in a practical manner. Of course, a summary of this Gospel can only provide highlights to the actual text and cannot replace it. You are encouraged to read the Gospel to learn more about Jesus Christ.
2007-02-22 14:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I love this gospel!
If you look all through Mark, he makes a huge deal about pointing out the irony of Christ. Fully God, fully man. Died so we can live. God submitting to human mockery. Go through it, reading for all the irony, and I'm sure you'll pick up something really neat.
Also, you'll find out why the late addition to the end of the book was definitely not written by the original author.
2007-02-22 14:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by WithUnveiledFaces 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nothing, Mark was an idiot. He gust saw three other gospels plagiarized them then tried to get his book in ahead of every one else but it didn't work. Mathew beat him to it. So now Mark's effort is just a late second.
2007-02-22 14:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
The same lessons we learn from Matthew, Luke and John. It is about the life and works of Jesus.
2007-02-22 14:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by t2ensie 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2014-12-03 19:33:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thousands of them. Is there anything in particular that you are looking for?
2007-02-22 14:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋