Mark Conclusion

What do we know about the book of Mark?  According to Scofield’s Reference Notes (1917 edition):

• The author was also called “John Mark”
• Son of one of the New Testament Marys
• Nephew of Barnabas
• Associate of the apostles 
• Mentioned in the writings of Paul and Luke
• The purpose of the book is to reflect Jesus the mighty Worker
• Jesus’ servant character is reflected
• There is no genealogy listed
• Jesus was both servant and “Mighty God”
• The book is called “a Gospel of deeds”
• And according to the People’s New Testament Introduction to Mark, Mark wrote for the benefit of the Gentile Christians; and since there is no evidence that he was an eye and ear witness to the events, it is most likely Mark’s information came from being Peter’s interpreter.

I think, in all the things I read in Mark over the last several days, the thing that hit me most was the fear the disciples felt when they saw a glimpse of the power of Jesus.  I can only imagine what that felt like for them.  First they feared the storm, then they feared the one who controlled the storm.

What part of the book of Mark was most meaningful for YOU?