Dr, John Oakes gave a sermon in San Diego on 3/6/15 which was an introduction to the Book of Mark. It covered the first two chapters of the book, including the prologue and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Notes, power point and audio are included.

1. The Gospel of Mark
John Oakes
March, 2015

2. Theme of MarkTheme of Mark
Jesus: Messiah
and Son of God:
suffering
servant and
savior of
mankind.

3. Theme Passage of MarkTheme Passage of Mark
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of
Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give his life as
a ransom for many.
Q: What was Jesus’s purpose?
Q: Did his life agree with this mission
statement?
Q: What is your mission statement?

4. Short Outline of MarkShort Outline of Mark
I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’
ministryministry
II Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministryII Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministry
III Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion andIII Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion and
Death of JesusDeath of Jesus
Q: What impression does this give?Q: What impression does this give?

5. Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38
As with Jesus, so with his disciples: AsAs with Jesus, so with his disciples: As
I will serve and suffer for mankind, soI will serve and suffer for mankind, so
you will suffer and serve for mankind.you will suffer and serve for mankind.
Jesus’ purpose is our purposeJesus’ purpose is our purpose
Jesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyleJesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyle

6. Mark, the first of the gospels?Mark, the first of the gospels?

7. Style of MarkStyle of Mark
Vivid, fast-paced,Vivid, fast-paced,
action-packedaction-packed
narrative, with annarrative, with an
authoritativeauthoritative
Jesus completelyJesus completely
in control.in control.

8. Style of MarkStyle of Mark
1. Fast-paced: Greek1. Fast-paced: Greek euthyseuthys immediately 42immediately 42
times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23,times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23,
28,29, 30,42,43.28,29, 30,42,43.
2. Use of historical present Mark 1:212. Use of historical present Mark 1:21
Q: Are you a man/woman of action—with aQ: Are you a man/woman of action—with a
mission?mission?

9. Things To Look for in MarkThings To Look for in Mark
1. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:251. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:25
2. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:27,2. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:27,
Mark 4:41Mark 4:41
3. Apostles put in a relatively negative light.3. Apostles put in a relatively negative light.
4:13,40, 6:37,52, 7:18, 8:4,32, 9:19,32,38, 10:13,37,414:13,40, 6:37,52, 7:18, 8:4,32, 9:19,32,38, 10:13,37,41
4. Material about discipleship.4. Material about discipleship.

10. I. Mark 1:1-13 PrologueI. Mark 1:1-13 Prologue
Malachi 3:1
Isaiah 40:3
My messenger will
prepare the way…
A voice crying in the
wilderness….
Elijah/John
The Kingdom is at
hand…

11. Malachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old toMalachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old to
the New Testamentthe New Testament
The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2
The Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilledThe Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilled

12. Baptisms in the Jordan RiverBaptisms in the Jordan River
……of repentance, for the forgiveness of sinsof repentance, for the forgiveness of sins

13. John’s Baptism: Preparing the WayJohn’s Baptism: Preparing the Way
A Baptism of repentance for forgivenessA Baptism of repentance for forgiveness
of sinsof sins
Q: How do we prepare the way forQ: How do we prepare the way for
Jesus to come?Jesus to come?
By Repenting!By Repenting!

14. Mark 1:14-3:12Mark 1:14-3:12
The Kingdom of GodThe Kingdom of God
Mark 1:14-20 The call of discipleshipMark 1:14-20 The call of discipleship
The time has comeThe time has come JTB 1:7-8JTB 1:7-8 God 1:11God 1:11 Jesus 1:14Jesus 1:14
v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay…v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay…
Q: What is the point?Q: What is the point?
Now that the kingdom of God has come, it isNow that the kingdom of God has come, it is
time for action. The things of the world aretime for action. The things of the world are
not important in the kingdom of God.not important in the kingdom of God.

15. Mark 1:21-45Mark 1:21-45
Jesus has great authorityJesus has great authority
Mark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazementMark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazement
v. 22 authority.v. 22 authority.
1:24 irony. The demons believe before the1:24 irony. The demons believe before the
disciples.disciples.
1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but
the man does not.the man does not.
Q: Message for us?Q: Message for us?
1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action
needs to pray.needs to pray.

16. Mark 2:1-28Mark 2:1-28
Jesus has great authorityJesus has great authority
Mark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sinsMark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sins
Mark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter whoMark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter who
you are, but whether you will answeryou are, but whether you will answer
the call.the call.
Mark 2:18-Mark 2:18-2828 Authority even over theAuthority even over the
Sabbath/Law!!!!Sabbath/Law!!!!