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Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

Part 1: General Introduction

Outline of the Book of Mark

1. Introduction (1:1–13)
2. The ministry of Jesus in Galilee
   • Early ministry (1:14–3:6)
   • Jesus becomes more popular among the people (3:7–5:43)
   • Moving away from Galilee and then returning (6:1–8:26)
3. Progress toward Jerusalem, repeated times when Jesus predicts his own death, the disciples misunderstand, and Jesus teaches them how difficult it will be to follow him (8:27–10:52)
4. Last days of ministry and preparation for final conflict in Jerusalem (11:1–13:37)
5. The death of Christ and the empty tomb (14:1–16:8)

What is the Book of Mark about?

The Gospel of Mark is one of four books in the New Testament that describe some of the life of Jesus Christ. The authors of the gospels wrote about different aspects of who Jesus was and what he did. Mark wrote much about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross. He did this to encourage his readers who were being persecuted. Mark also explained Jewish customs and some Aramaic words. This may indicate that Mark expected most of his first readers to be Gentiles.