The Gospel According to Mark. Hope Christian Fellowship Church Tuesday Night Bible Study Session II May 9, 2017

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1 The Gospel According to Mark Hope Christian Fellowship Church Tuesday Night Bible Study Session II May 9, 2017

2 Recap from Session 1 In small groups, discuss the following: What resonated with you most from last week s lesson? What do you now understand about the Gospels that you did not know before last week s class? Discuss what is meant by the Synoptic Gospels. If someone said to you that the Gospels are not true, how would you respond to give a proper defense of the truth of the Gospel records?

3 Overview of The Gospels The Gospel accounts of the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus provide a trustworthy foundation for our faith in Him. The Gospels are a Proclamation of Good News.

4 Overview of The Gospels The Gospels are portraits, not photographs. They are witnesses that will bring a different perspective from the various writers.

5 Overview of The Gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels. The term synoptic comes from a Greek word meaning to see the same or to have the same view or vision.

6 The Development of the Gospels Luke 1:1-4 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; 4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.

7 Composition of The Gospels Form Criticism (Oral Tradition) focuses on the materials used in the oral stage of Gospel transmission. Source Criticism (Written Sources) investigates the documents prominent during the writing stage of Gospel development Redaction Criticism focuses on the activity of the author in the production of the Gospels.

8 Overview of The Gospel According to Mark Historical, Structure/Form, an Literary Analysis

9 Approach to Studying Scripture Exegetical Approach to Scripture Historical Context Form/Structure Literary Context Scripture Analysis Synthesis Reflection

10 Historical Context of Mark Who is Mark? No agreement on the author Most scholars attribute the author to be John Mark, an interpreter for the apostle Peter When Estimated between 65 CE (Common Era) to around 70 CE. Before/After the Jewish Revolt Where No agreement on exact geographical location where the gospel was written. Rome or Palestine

11 Historical Context of Mark Why is the significance of historical context of Mark?

12 Approach to Studying Scripture Exegetical Approach to Scripture Historical Context Form/Structure Literary Context Scripture Analysis Synthesis Reflection

13 Form/Structure of Mark Mark is the shortest of the Gospels Mark - 16 Chapters Matthew - 28 Chapters, Luke - 24 Chapters John 21 Chapters Influenced by the letters from Paul. Read Mark 5:6-7

14 Form/Structure of Mark Mark 5:6-7 6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him; 7 and he shouted at the top of his voice, What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.

15 Form/Structure of Mark Philippians 2: so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

16 Form/Structure of Mark Synoptic Differences Mark does not include Jesus Birth Narrative No Sermon on the Mount (Matt. Devotes 3 chapters) No Lord s Prayer Mark records four Parables whereas in Matthew there are fourteen Different Divine titles: Master/Lord (Roman terms), Son of David (Jewish Christian)

17 Mark s Influence

18 Approach to Studying Scripture Exegetical Approach to Scripture Historical Context Form/Structure Literary Context Scripture Analysis Synthesis Reflection

19 Literary Context Oral Tradition Not written down on paper, but passed down verbally Mark is a (Theatrical) Narrative: Narrator Plot Characters Conflict Rising Action Climax Resolution/Closure

20 Literary Context - Narrator Mark 11: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree 12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see whether perhaps he would find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 He said to it, May no one ever eat fruit from you again. And his disciples heard it.

21 Literary Context Persuasive Language Mark uses more emotional language that is soften in the other Gospels. Read Mark 4: & Read Matthew 8:24-27

22 Literary Context Persuasive Devices Foreshadowing Allegory/Symbolism Patterns of Repetition Sandwich Episodes: The Fig Tree Cleansing of the Temple The Fig Tree Two Step Progression (Mark 4:40) 40 He said to them, Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?

23 Literary Context READ YOUR HAND-OUT - Mark 11: Consider the following: Plot Characters Conflict Rising Action Climax Resolution/Closure

24 In Preparation for next week read I. Mark 1:1-20 The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ II. Mark 1:21-3:6 The Power of Jesus Christ