The gospel of Mark is both the earliest and shortest of the four gospels of the New Testament. Attributed to a follower of the Jesus Movement named Mark, the gospel focuses on the events and stories of Jesus’ life that highlight His heroism, divinity, and oneness with God. Mark’s writings, while historical, are not free… Continue reading →
Discussion Questions #1 Michelle Papp Jesus was named the Son of God. In the book A Brief Introduction of the New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman states the Roman audience seemed to have understood the meaning of “Son of God” is a “divinely inspired teachers or rulers whose miraculous deeds benefited the human race.” The… Continue reading →
In the gospel of Mark, Mark makes a striking claim about the identity and significance of Jesus, claiming he is the Son of God as well as the messiah. This distinction might seem slight but it would have had enormous ramifications for the people of the time. There were many who were claimd to be… Continue reading →
It is clearly seen through the Gospel of Mark, that he is trying to persuade his audience in believing and using the terms “Messiah” and “Son of God” by opening up his Gospel stating, “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Because Mark is considered the first Gospel written… Continue reading →
The Gospel of Mark is rooted in Jewish tradition. It can be seen through out Mark’s entire Gospel. Mark starts off by naming the subject he will be talking about: “The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Readers living in the Greco-Roman world would not recognize “Christ” as a name, not even as a… Continue reading →
