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NotesStudy Guidefor theGospel of MarkStudy Guide for the Gospel of Mark by James Swanson is licensed under a Creative CommonsAttribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Based on a work at www.studythebook.org.Mark1
NotesTable of ContentsBible Translations and Abbreviations.5Translations.5Abbreviations for books of the bible.6Outline.7Foreword.11Authorship.12Chapter 1.13Ministry of John the Baptist.13Baptism and Temptation of Jesus.15Preaching in Galilee and the Call of the Disciples.16Jesus' Authority.18Healings at Simon's House.19Praying and Preaching.20Cleansing a Leper.21Chapter 2.24Healing and Forgiving a Paralytic.24The Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners.26The Superiority of the New.27Lord of the Sabbath.28Chapter 3.30Healing a Withered Hand.30Crowds by the Sea.31Appointing the Twelve Apostles.32Jesus and Beelzebul.35Jesus' True Family.36Chapter 4.38The Parable of the Sower .38The Purpose of Parables.39The Parable of the Lamp.40The Parable of the Growing Seed.41The Parable of the Mustard Seed.42The Use of Parables.42Stilling of a Storm.43Chapter 5.45Healing of a Demoniac.45Restoration and Healing.48Mark2
NotesChapter 6.55Rejection at Nazareth .55Sending Out the Twelve Apostles .56The Death of John the Baptist.57The Feeding of the Five Thousand.60Walking on Water.63Healing the Sick.64Chapter 7.66Breaking Human Traditions.66A Syrophoenician Woman's Faith.71Healing a Deaf Mute.75Chapter 8.77The Feeding of the Four Thousand.77The Demand for a Sign.78The Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod.79A Two-stage Healing.82Peter's Confession.83First Prediction of Jesus' Death and Resurrection.84Following Jesus.85Chapter 9.87The Transfiguration.87The Disciples' Failure to Heal.89Second Prediction of Jesus' Death and Resurrection.91Questions About the Greatest.92On Jesus' Side.93Chapter 10.96Divorce.96Jesus and Little Children.98The Rich Man.99Third Prediction of Jesus' Death and Resurrection.103The Request of James and John.104Healing Blind Bartimaeus.106Chapter 11.108The Triumphal Entry.108Cursing of the Fig Tree.110Cleansing the Temple.112The Withered Fig Tree.113The Authority of Jesus.115Chapter 12.118The Parable of the Tenants.118Mark3
NotesPaying Taxes to Caesar.120Marriage and the Resurrection.122The Greatest Commandment.123The Messiah: David's Son and Lord.125Warnings About Experts in the Law.126The Widow's Offering.127Chapter 13.129The Destruction of the Temple.129Signs of the End of the Age.129Persecution of Disciples.131The Abomination of Desolation.133The Arrival of the Son of Man.136The Parable of the Fig Tree.136Be Ready!.137Chapter 14.139The Plot Against Jesus.139Jesus' Anointing.139The Plan to Betray Jesus.141The Passover.142The Lord's Supper.143The Prediction of Peter's Denial.145Gethsemane.146Betrayal and Arrest.148Condemned by the Sanhedrin.150Peter's Denials.153Chapter 15.155Jesus Brought Before Pilate.155Jesus and Barabbas.156Jesus is Mocked.158The Crucifixion.158Jesus' Death.160Jesus' Burial.162Chapter 16.164The Resurrection.164The Longer Ending of Mark.166Scripture Index.171Notes.173Mark4
Bible Translations and AbbreviationsBible Translations and AbbreviationsTranslationsNET Bible - default translation usedScripture quoted by permission.All quotations are from the NET Bible Copyright 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press,L.L.C. www.bible.org unless otherwise indicated. All rights reserved.New King James VersionScripture marked NKJVScripture taken from the New King James Version.Copyright 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.thomasnelson.com.Contemporary English VersionScripture marked CEV.Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version by the American Bible Society,www.americanbible.org.From e-sword.net software.Mark5
Bible Translations and AbbreviationsAbbreviations for books of the bible.Old TestamentGen - GenesisExo - ExodusLev - LeviticusNum - NumbersDeu - DeuteronomyJos - JoshuaJdg - JudgesRut - Ruth1Sa - 1 Samuel2Sa - 2 Samuel1Ki - 1 Kings2Ki - 2 Kings1Ch - 1 Chronicles2Ch - 2 ChroniclesEzr - EzraNeh - NehemiahEst - EstherJob - JobPsa - PsalmsPro - ProverbsEcc - EcclesiastesSoS - Song of SolomonIsa - IsaiahJer - JeremiahLam - LamentationsEze – EzekielDan - DanielHos - HoseaJoe - JoelAmo - AmosOba - ObadiahJon - JonahMic - MicahNah - NahumHab - HabakkukZep - ZephaniahHag - HaggaiZec - ZechariahMal - MalachiNew TestamentMat - MatthewMar - MarkLuk - LukeJoh - JohnAct - ActsRom - Romans1Co - 1 Corinthians2Co - 2 CorinthiansGal - GalatiansEph - EphesiansPhp - PhilippiansCol - Colossians1Th - 1 Thessalonians2Th - 2 Thessalonians1Ti - 1 Timothy2Ti - 2 TimothyTit - TitusPhm - PhilemonHeb - HebrewsJas - James1Pe - 1 Peter2Pe - 2 Peter1Jo - 1 John2Jo - 2 John3Jo - 3 JohnJud – JudeRev - RevelationAll underlining is added by the study guide author for emphasis.Mark6
OutlineOutlineSectionLocationDescriptionCross Reference1:1-8Jordan RiverMinistry of John the BaptistMal 3:1; Isa 40:31:9-13Jordan River /WildernessBaptism and Temptation of JesusDeu 8:3; 6:16;6:13; 10:201:14-20GalileePreaching in Galilee and the Call of theDisciples1:21-28CapernaumJesus' Authority1:29-34CapernaumHealing at Simon's House1:35-39GalileePraying and PreachingIsa 61:1-2a1:40-45GalileeCleansing a LeperLev 14:1-322:1-12CapernaumHealing and Forgiving a Paralytic2:13-17Sea of GalileeThe Call of Levi; Eating with Sinners2:18-22GalileeThe Superiority of the New2:23-27GalileeThe Lord of the Sabbath3:1-6CapernaumHealing a Withered Hand3:7-12Sea of GalileeCrowds by the Sea3:13-19Mountain inGalileeAppointing the Twelve Apostles3:20-30NazarethJesus and Beelzebul3:31-35NazarethJesus' True Family4:1-9Sea of GalileeParable of the Sower4:10-20GalileePurpose of Parables4:21-25GalileeThe Parable of the Lamp4:26-29GalileeThe Parable of the Growing Seed4:30-32GalileeThe Parable of the Mustard Seed4:33-34GalileeThe Use of Parables4:35-41Sea of GalileeStilling of a Storm5:1-20GerasenesHealing of a DemoniacMarkGen 2:1-3; Exo20:8-11; Deu5:12-15Isa 6:9-107
OutlineSectionLocationDescriptionCross Reference5:21-43CapernaumRestoration and Healing6:1-6NazarethRejection at Nazareth6:7-13GalileeSending Out the Twelve Apostles6:14-29JerusalemThe Death of John the Baptist6:30-44GalileeThe Feeding of the Five Thousand6:45-52Sea of GalileeWalking on Water6:53-56GennesaretHealing the Sick7:1-23GalileeBreaking Human TraditionsIsa 29:13; Rom 147:24-30Tyre & SidonA Syrophoenician Woman's FaithActs 107:31-37DecapolisHealing a Deaf Mute8:1-10GalileeThe Feeding of the Four Thousand8:11-13GalileeThe Demand for a Sign8:14-21GalileeThe Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod8:22-26BethsaidaA Two-stage Healing8:27-30Caesarea Philippi Peter's Confession8:31-33GalileeFirst Prediction of Jesus' Death andResurrection8:34-9:1 GalileeFollowing Jesus9:2-13GalileeThe Transfiguration9:14-29GalileeThe Disciples' Failure to Heal9:30-32GalileeSecond Prediction of Jesus' Death andResurrection9:33-37CapernaumQuestions About the Greatest9:38-50CapernaumOn Jesus' Side10:1-12Judea, beyondthe JordanDivorce10:13-16 JudeaJesus and Little Children10:17-31 JudeaThe Rich Man10:32-34 Road toJerusalemThird Prediction of Jesus' Death andResurrection10:35-45 Road toJerusalemThe Request of James and JohnMarkJer 9:17-208
OutlineSectionLocation10:46-52 JerichoDescriptionCross ReferenceHealing Blind BartimaeusEvents of 11:1 – 16:8 all take place during the last week of Jesus' physical life.11:1-11JerusalemThe Triumphal EntryZec 9:9; Psa118:25-2611:12-14 JerusalemCursing of the Fig TreeJer 8:13; Mic 7:111:15-19 JerusalemCleansing the TempleIsa 56:7; Jer 7:1111:20-26 JerusalemThe Withered Fig Tree11:27-33 JerusalemThe Authority of Jesus12:1-12The Parable of the TenantsJerusalemPsa 118:22-2312:13-17 JerusalemPaying Taxes to Caesar12:18-27 JerusalemMarriage and the ResurrectionDeu 25:5-10;Exo 3:612:28-34 JerusalemThe Greatest CommandmentDeu 6:4-5; Jos22:5; Lev 19:1812:35-37 JerusalemThe Messiah: David's Son and Lord12:38-40 JerusalemWarnings About Experts in the Law12:41-44 JerusalemThe Widow's Offering13:1-2JerusalemThe Destruction of the Temple13:3-8JerusalemSigns of the End of the Age13:9-13JerusalemPersecution of Disciples13:14-23 JerusalemThe Abomination of Desolation13:24-27 JerusalemThe Arrival of the Son of Man13:28-31 JerusalemThe Parable of the Fig Tree13:32-37 JerusalemBe Ready!14:1-2JerusalemThe Plot Against Jesus14:3-9BethanyJesus' Anointing14:10-11 JerusalemThe Plan to Betray Jesus14:12-21 JerusalemThe Passover14:22-26 JerusalemThe Lord's Supper14:27-31 JerusalemThe Prediction of Peter's Denial14:32-42 GethsemaneGethsemaneMarkDan 9:27; 11:31Zec 13:79
OutlineSectionLocationDescription14:43-52 GethsemaneBetrayal and Arrest14:53-65 JerusalemCondemned by the Sanhedrin14:66-72 JerusalemPeter's Denials15:1-5JerusalemJesus Brought Before Pilate15:6-15JerusalemJesus and Barabbas15:16-20 JerusalemJesus is Mocked15:21-32 JerusalemThe Crucifixion15:33-41 JerusalemJesus' Death15:42-47 JerusalemJesus' Burial16:1-8JerusalemThe Resurrection16:9-20JerusalemThe Longer Ending of MarkMarkCross Reference10
ForewordForewordAs I was researching for this study guide, I found a foreword in one of the commentariesthat I used that aptly described the very essence of this gospel. I wanted to share it withyou as well.Mark is the Gospel of youth; it is so brief, so vivid, so stirring, so strong; andthese same qualities adapt the story to the active, restless, vigorous spirit ofthe whole modern world.It represents our Lord as the mighty, wonder-working Son of God, and thusbears a special message to an age which needs a word of divine authority, anda new vision of the present, limitless, redeeming power of Christ.It is a story of service, and is in harmony with the heroism and self-sacrificewhich illumine these dark years of cruel suffering, as it pictures to us theServant of God who came “not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and togive his life a ransom for many.”The purpose of the following outline studies is to aid in fixing the thought uponthe successive, swiftly changing scenes of the story, in order to arouse deeperdevotion to the Master and to inspire wider service in his name.Charles R. ErdmanAn Exposition of the Gospel of MarkiIt is hope of this author that this study does that same thing that Mr. Erdman set out toaccomplish in his commentary so many years earlier — to draw the reader to a closerunderstanding of Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, sacrifice for all and savior to those whobelieve.To that end, it is important to remember that there are over 300 prophecies from the OldTestament concerning the Messiah that were fulfilled in the life of Jesus. Statistically, thechances of just eight of these prophecies, let alone over 300, being fulfilled in the life ofone person are the same as taking the state of Texas and covering it two (2) feet deep withsilver dollar coins, then picking one and putting an X on it and hiding it in the midst of themand asking someone who doesn't know where it is to find it on the first try. Numerically,that would be 1:1017 or 1:100,000,000,000,000,000.ii It will serve the reader well to keepthis in mind as you study this short gospel of the life of Jesus of Nazareth.Mark11
AuthorshipAuthorshipI think it is important to learn what we can of the author who is attributed to this gospelfrom various passages in the New Testament about him. From the following, what can welearn about his family, his relationship to Christ and the other apostles, and his ministry.Act 4:36Act 12:121Pe 5:13Mark 14:51-52Act 12:25Act 13:5Act 13:13Act 15:38-39Col 4:10Phm 242Ti 4:11Mark12
Chapter 1Chapter 1Ministry of John the Baptist1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiahthe prophet,"Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare your way,3 the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,'Prepare the way for the Lord,make his paths straight.' "4 In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for theforgiveness of sins. 5 People from the whole Judean countryside and all of Jerusalem weregoing out to him, and he was baptizing them in the Jordan River as they confessed theirsins. 6 John wore a garment made of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, andhe ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, "One more powerful than I am is comingafter me; I am not worthy to bend down and untie the strap of his sandals. 8 I baptize youwith water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."1. What other book of the Bible starts with the word beginning? v1Gospel n. [L. evangelium, a good or joyful message.]iiiGospel gos pel (το ευαγγελιον, to euaggelion): The word gospel is derivedfrom the Anglo-Saxon word which meant “the story concerning God.” In theNew Testament the Greek word euaggelion, means “good news.”iv2. About who is this the beginning of the “good news” of? v13. What is significant about the titles given to the subject of this gospel? v1Christ Son of God 4. Even though this is the beginning of the gospel, what clue do we get to the realbeginning of it from the reference to a prophecy in Isaiah? v2-3Mark13
Chapter 15. Who was it that was the fulfillment of this prophecy and what was his ministry? v46. Who were coming out to hear him preach and what happened when they did? v57. What was the manner of John's dress and what was his diet? v68. What do the following verses tell us about the dress and diet of prophets?2Ki 1:7-8Zec 13:4Lev 11: 21-239. Do you think he would be received as a “preacher” today if he lived this type oflifestyle? Why or why not?10. What was the message that he preached? v711. What would be different about the ministry of the one to come after him? v8Mark14
Chapter 1Baptism and Temptation of Jesus9 Now in those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John inthe Jordan River. 10 And just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavenssplitting apart and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came fromheaven: "You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight." 12 The Spirit immediatelydrove him into the wilderness. 13 He was in the wilderness forty days, enduringtemptations from Satan. He was with wild animals, and angels were ministering to hisneeds.12. Who came to John to be baptized? v913. What happened when Jesus was baptized? v10-1114. What happened after Jesus was baptized and when? v1215. How long was Jesus in the wilderness and what happened while He was there?v1316. From Matthew and Luke, we learn more about these temptations. What are thetemptations that Satan tries to use and what was Jesus' response?TemptationResponseMat 4:3-4Luk 4:3-4(Deu 8:3)Mat 4:5-7Luk 4:9-12(Deu 6:16)Mat 4:8-10Luk 4:5-8(Deu 6:13;10:20)17. What can you learn from Jesus' responses to aid you when you are tempted?Mark15
Chapter 118. Who was with Jesus during this time in the wilderness? v1319. In this section, Jesus is associated with four types of beings. From what youknow of Jesus' life, how is he associated with each of them. v12-13The Spirit:Satan:Wild Beasts:Angels:This section reminds us that:The fact that he is filled with the Spirit does not keep him from beingtempted, nor does his sinlessness make him insensible to evil solicitations.Among the followers of Christ none ever attains such spiritual heights that hecannot be assaulted by Satan, none ever becomes so perfect that he is beyondthe reach of temptation.vThe Greek word used for Satan here is a transliterated Hebrew word which meansadversary. How appropriate that the first time we see the Devil referred to in thegospel, the name used to identify him clearly defines who he is in relation to Jesus.Σατανα9ς9(G4567)Satanás; masc. noun transliterated the Hebr. Satan (H7854), adversary. Satan.The same as Satán (G4566).ָ ( שָׂטן H7854)satan: A masculine noun meaning an adversary, Satan, an accuser.viPreaching in Galilee and the Call of the Disciples14 Now after John was imprisoned, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel ofGod. 15 He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believethe gospel!" 16 As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon'sbrother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen). 17 Jesus said to them,"Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people." 18 They left their nets immediatelyand followed him. 19 Going on a little farther, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, andMark16
Chapter 1John his brother in their boat mending nets. 20 Immediately he called them, and they lefttheir father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.20. What happened before Jesus began His ministry? v1421. Where did Jesus begin His ministry and what did He do? v1422. What was the message He preached? v14-1523. Who did Jesus see along the Sea of Galilee and what was their occupation? v1624. What did Jesus tell to them to do? v1725. What was Jesus going to make their new occupation? v1726. When did they respond to Jesus and what did they do? v1827. Who else did Jesus see a little farther down the shore? v1928. What did Jesus do when He saw them and when? v2029. What did James and John do? v20Mark17
Chapter 130. Using these men as examples, how should you respond to Jesus' call?Jesus' Authority21 Then they went to Capernaum. When the Sabbath came, Jesus went into thesynagogue and began to teach. 22 The people there were amazed by his teaching, becausehe taught them like one who had authority, not like the experts in the law. 23 Just thenthere was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, 24 "Leave usalone, Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are — the HolyOne of God!" 25 But Jesus rebuked him: "Silence! Come out of him!" 26 After throwinghim into convulsions, the unclean spirit cried out with a loud voice and came out of him.27 They were all amazed so that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching withauthority! He even commands the unclean spirits and they obey him." 28 So the newsabout him spread quickly throughout all the region around Galilee.31. Where next did the group travel to? v2132. What did Jesus do on the Sabbath? v2133. What was the people's response to Jesus' teaching? v2234. What was different about Jesus' teaching? v2235. Who entered the synagogue after Jesus finished teaching? v2336. What did the man say? v24Mark18
Chapter 137. How did Jesus respond to the man's declaration? v2538. How is Jesus' response to this profession of who he is different from when Peterproclaimed who Jesus was when asked in Mat 16:16-17?39. What happened to the man after Jesus spoke? v2640. What was the response of the people in the synagogue to these events? v2741. What happened as a result of these events? v2842. Do you respond to the teachings of Jesus today as they did then? Why or whynot?Healings at Simon's House29 Now as soon as they left the synagogue, they entered Simon and Andrew's house, withJames and John. 30 Simon's mother-in-law was lying down, sick with a fever, so they spoketo Jesus at once about her. 31 He came and raised her up by gently taking her hand. Thenthe fever left her and she began to serve them. 32 When it was evening, after sunset,they brought to him all who were sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gatheredby the door. 34 So he healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove outmany demons. But he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.43. Where did Jesus' group go after they left the synagogue? v29Mark19
Chapter 144. Who was sick and what did the people in the house do about it? v3045. What did Jesus do and what happened? v3146. How do we know that Simon's mother-in-law was completely healed? v3147. What happened that evening? v3248. What was the size of the crowd that gathered? v3349. How did Jesus respond? v3450. Do you bring people to Jesus to be healed? Why or why not?Praying and Preaching35 Then Jesus got up early in the morning when it was still very dark, departed, andwent out to a deserted place, and there he spent time in prayer. 36 Simon and hiscompanions searched for him. 37 When they found him, they said, "Everyone is looking foryou." 38 He replied, "Let us go elsewhere, into the surrounding villages, so that I canpreach there too. For that is what I came out here to do." 39 So he went into all of Galileepreaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.Mark20
Chapter 151. What was the first thing Jesus did the next day? When and where did He do it?v3552. What did Simon and the others do? v3653. What did they say to Jesus when they found Him? v3754. What was Jesus' response? v3855. Jesus gives an important principle regarding His ministry, what is it? v3856. What did the group do next? v3957. If preaching was an important aspect of Jesus' ministry, what place should it havein your's?Cleansing a Leper40 Now a leper came to him and fell to his knees, asking for help. "If you are willing, youcan make me clean," he said. 41 M
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