Both Mark and Luke tell of Jesus giving a sermon in a synagogue when he was in Nazareth. However, in Mark the story of the sermon is less lengthy and detailed than the story found in Luke. Also, the placement of the story is different in both Gospels. In Mark the story of Jesus’ sermon… Continue reading →
In Mark, Jesus’ time at the synagogue is written about far less than in Luke. When Jesus enters the synagogue and begins teaching in Mark, the people there were in disbelief of his abilities and knowledge. “They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him?… Continue reading →
2. In Mark’s gospel, Jesus’ first public act is an exorcism (1:23-28). Luke uses Mark as his main source, but he chooses to make Jesus’ first public act a sermon (4:16-30). This sermon comes from Mark (6:1-6), but Luke repositions it to the beginning of his gospel (in Mark it occurs much later in the… Continue reading →
Luke transforms Jesus’ sermon into a more positive way compared to Mark’s. In Luke’s Gospel, the crowd at the Temple seem more welcoming of Jesus teaching, fastening their eyes on Jesus and listen in awe of Jesus’ words and presence. The crowds described in Mark’s Gospel seem less inviting. They question who Jesus is and… Continue reading →
