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Mark

Jesus' Ministry

The Gospel of Mark is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Mark is traditionally attributed to the apostle Mark, who was a close associate of the apostle Peter.The Gospel of Mark begins with the story of John the Baptist, who was a precursor to Jesus, and then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection.Key figures in the Gospel of Mark include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including Peter, James, and John. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as John the Baptist, the Pharisees, and the Roman authorities, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Commentary

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The Gospel of Mark is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Mark is traditionally attributed to the apostle Mark, who was a close associate of the apostle Peter.The Gospel of Mark begins with the story of John the Baptist, who was a precursor to Jesus, and then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection.Key figures in the Gospel of Mark include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including Peter, James, and John. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as John the Baptist, the Pharisees, and the Roman authorities, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Biblical figures

Key figures in Mark

God

God

Supreme Being

Israel

Israel

King

David

David

Prophet, King of Israel

John

John

Prophet

Jesus

Jesus

Prophet

Moses

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Capital

Dan

Dan

Judge

Jacob

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

Levi

Levi

Priest

Abraham

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

Joseph

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

J

Jordan

Baptist

C

Canaan

Land of Canaan

Peter

Peter

Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch

Isaac

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

G

Gad

prophet

Daniel

Daniel

prophet

S

Simon

Fisherman

G

Galilee

Region

Herod

Herod

King

Mary

Mary

Mother of Jesus

Caesar

Caesar

Emperor

J

Judaea

Governor

Philip

Philip

Apostle

James

James

Apostle

N

Nazar

Prophet.

J

Judas

Apostle.

N

Nazareth

There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

E

Esaias

Prophet

S

Sidon

King

Andrew

Andrew

positionheld: Apostle

M

Magdalene

Disciple.

T

Thomas

Apostle

Z

Zebedee

Fisherman

B

Bethany

House in Bethany

B

Bethsaida

fisherman

Alexander

Alexander

King

H

Hosanna

The translation of the positionheld for the figure Hosanna is "Praise and Adoration."

J

Joses

Assistant to the Apostle Paul

M

Matthew

Apostle

B

Bartholomew

Apostle

E

Eloi

G

Gethsemane

Jairus

Jairus

Leader

R

Rufus

Salome

Salome

Apostle

T

Thaddaeus

I

Iduma

T

Talitha

T

Timaeus

A

Abiathar

High Priest of Israel

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

H

Herodias

Princess

J

Judas Iscariot

Apostle

M

Mary Magdalene

Chapters

John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

Mark 1

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.

Healing a Paralytic and Call of Levi

Healing a Paralytic and Call of Levi

Mark 2

Jesus forgives a paralyzed man's sins and heals him.

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Mark 3

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower

Mark 4

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of God.

Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man

Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man

Mark 5

Jesus heals a demon-possessed man and raises a dead girl to life.

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Mark 6

Jesus is rejected by His own people, sends out the twelve apostles, and performs more miracles.

Feeding the Five Thousand

Feeding the Five Thousand

Mark 7

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

Peter's Confession, Jesus Foretells Death

Peter's Confession, Jesus Foretells Death

Mark 8

Jesus feeds the 4,000 and teaches about the yeast of the Pharisees.

Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy

Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy

Mark 9

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.

Teaching on Divorce, Blessing Children

Teaching on Divorce, Blessing Children

Mark 10

Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and the kingdom of God.

Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Mark 11

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.

Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Mark 12

Jesus teaches about the greatest commandment and the resurrection.

Signs of the End Times

Signs of the End Times

Mark 13

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world.

The Last Supper and Betrayal

The Last Supper and Betrayal

Mark 14

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

Jesus Before Pilate and Crucifixion

Jesus Before Pilate and Crucifixion

Mark 15

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

Resurrection and Great Commission

Resurrection and Great Commission

Mark 16

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.