Commentary on the Gospel of Mark

Using the New King James Version

1. Overview of the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:1).

A. Purpose
B. Authorship
C. Outline and Chronology
D. Contribution

2. Jesus Prepares For His Earthly Ministry (Mark 1:2-13).

A. Jesus is announced by John the Baptist (Mark 1:2-8).
B. Jesus is identified by God as His beloved Son (Mark 1:9-11).
C. Jesus overcomes temptation in the wilderness (Mark 1:12-13).
D. Conclusion of section 2.

3. Jesus Begins His Earthly Ministry in Galilee (Mark 1:14-3:35).

A. In Capernaum (Mark 1:14-34).

(1) Jesus proclaims the message of  His ministry (Mark 1:14-15).
(2) Jesus calls His first disciples (Mark 1:16-20).
(3) Jesus commands authority over demons (Mark 1:21-28).
(4) Jesus commands power over sickness (Mark 1:29-31).
(5) Jesus commands power over all who are sick (Mark 1:32-34).
(6) Conclusion of Section A.

B. Traveling Through Galilee (Mark 1:35-2:12).

(1) Jesus proclaims the purpose of His ministry (Mark 1:35-39).
(2) Jesus heals a leper (Mark 1:40-45).
(3) Jesus forgives the sins of a lame man (Mark 2:1-12).

a. Jesus enters Capernaum (Mark 2:1-2).
b. A lame man's friends bring him to Jesus (Mark 2:3-4).
c. Jesus forgives the lame man's sins and Pharisees are indignant (Mark 2:5-7).
d. Jesus heals the lame man to prove His authority to forgive sins (Mark 2:8-12).

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