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The Gospel of Mark: Authorship, Audience, and Interpretation

This overview of the Gospel of Mark delves into its author, traditionally linked to John Mark, a secretary to the Apostle Peter. Written during a time of Christian persecution under Emperor Nero, it addresses a predominantly Gentile audience facing adversity. Mark presents Jesus as a suffering Messiah, emphasizing the necessity of discipleship and readiness to endure hardships. Notable sections include Peter's declaration of Jesus' messianic identity and the Passion Narrative detailing Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. This study highlights Mark's literary techniques and thematic elements crucial for understanding the early Christian experience.

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The Gospel of Mark: Authorship, Audience, and Interpretation

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  1. Name ____________________________Theology 10 Sacred ScriptureMr. Phillips Unit Two: The Gospel of Mark

  2. Background of Mk • Author • Detectable from contents • Text does not _____________ author • Knew __________ , but not ____________ • Not from ____________ (geographical _______________) • Not an ______________ to Jesus’ ministry • From later tradition • _________, secretary to the apostle __________ • Written in __________ • Audience • Mostly __________________ • Christians facing _______________ • Date of Composition: ______________ • __________ canonical Gospel • Time of Christian persecution in Rome under Emperor _________ • Image of Jesus: _____________________ • A disciple of Jesus must embrace the __________ (be ready to __________) • _______________Suffering – the Christian belief that suffering can have ___________

  3. The Messianic Secret • Mk 1 – 8 dominated by _________ and _____________ • After each cure/exorcism, Jesus orders ___________ • Literary device - keeps the full identity of Jesus a ___________

  4. Peter’s Profession of Faith(Mk 8:27-33) • _______________ of Mk • Peter ID’s Jesus as the __________ • In Greek, _________ = messiah = ________________ • Mission of Messiah – __________________ • Peter can’t accept this; he needs to be “healed” of his spiritual _______________

  5. Conditions of Discipleship(Mk 8:34) • Deny Yourself - Discipleship requires ____________ • Take up your Cross – Accept _____________ • Follow Me – Imitate _________, who begins a journey here to Jerusalem to ______ • Jesus spoke this to “the crowd” • ______ Christians called to live out these conditions

  6. Mk’s Portrayal of Jesus’ Disciples • Portrayed as _______________ and _________________ • ___________ betrays Jesus • They _____________ Jesus after his arrest • __________ denies knowing Jesus three times • Why negative portrayal?

  7. Mk’s Passion Narrative(Mk 14 – 15) • PN = an account of Jesus’ ________________ and _____________ • _______ Gospels contain a PN, and _______ are rather similar (not identical) • Mk’s PN emphasizes Jesus’ ____________ and _________________ • Last words of Jesus in Mk:

  8. Mk’s Resurrection Narrative(Mk 16) • RN = an account of Jesus’ ________________ Includes: • Discovery of the __________________ • __________________ of the risen Jesus • _______ Gospels have an RN; somewhat similar, but differences are greater than in the ________ • ____________________ of Mk (16:9-20) are not in all ancient manuscripts of Mk; probably added ___________ by another author • Empty tomb discovered on a ____________________ by _____________________ (and other _____________ )

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