Introduction to the NT
The
Structure of the Gospel of Mark:
Two
Outlines
Adapted
from Gospel Parallels,
ed. Bruce Throckmorton
I. The Galilean Section Mark 1-9
A.
Prologue: In the Wilderness 1:1-13
B.
Jesus in Galilee - Mark 1:14-9:50
Jesus
Appears, Preaching the Kingdom of God 1:14-3:6
JesusÕ
Ministry with Parables and Signs; Rejection by his own 3:7-6:6
JesusÕ
Ministry to Gentiles; Blindness of the Disciples 6:7-8:21
Jesus
Opens Blind Eyes: Christology and Discipleship 8:22-9:50
II.
The Judean Section Mark 10-15
A.
The Journey to Jerusalem 10:1-52
(Bartimaeus)
Jesus
Opens Blind Eyes: Christology and Discipleship 10:1-10:52
B.
The Days in Jerusalem 11:1-13:4
C.
The Synoptic Apocalypse 13:5-37
D.
The Passion Narrative 14:1-15:47
Last
Supper Mark 14:17-25
E.
The Mystery of the Empty Tomb
16:1-8
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From The New Testament, by Norman Perrin & Dennis
Duling, 305
Introduction 1:1-13
Transitional
summary 1:14-15
I. The Authority of Jesus exhibited in
Word and Deed 1:16-3:6
Transitional
summary 3:7-12
II. Jesus as Son of God and as Rejected
by his own People 3:13-6:6a
Transitional
summary 6:6b
III. Jesus as Son of God and as misunderstood by disciples -
6:7-8:21
8:22-26
Transition giving of sight story
IV.
Chirstology and Christian discipleship in light of the Passion
10:46-52 Transitional giving of sight story
V.
Days in Jerusalem prior to the Passion 11:1-12:44
Introduction
to apocalyptic discourse 13:1-5a
VI.
Apocalyptic Discourse
13:5b-37
Introduction
to Passion Narrative 14:1-12
VII. Passion Narrative
14:13-16:8
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Types
of Material Interwoven in Gospel of Mark 1-4
1)
Stories central to the Narrative's Representation of Jesus' Identity and
Ministry
Baptism
and Temptation Narrative 1:9-13
The
Beginning of JesusÕ ministry in Galilee 1:14-15
Jesus
at prayer; resolve to go out and preach 1:35-39
2)
Call and Commissioning of Disciples
- 1:16-20; 2:13-14, 3:13-19
3)
Healings and Miracle Stories
Healings:
1:21-28; 1:29-31; 1:40-45; 2:1-12 (combined with controversy story);
3:1-6
(withered hand; controversy)
Miracle
Story: Stilling of Storm 4:35-41 - (faith of disciples)
4)
Controversy Stories
Stories
of Opposition and Confrontation:
2:1-12 (on forgiving sins), 2:15-17 (eating with tax collectors and
sinners), 2:18-20 (JohnÕs disciples),
2:23-28 (Sabbath - grain); 3:1-6 - (Pharisees conspired with Herodians
against him). 3:19-30 (Accusation against Jesus: He casts out demons by
Beelzebul)
5)
Sayings of Jesus
Several
sayings of Jesus are embedded within stories - e.g., 2:21-22 (part of
controversy with JÕs disciples), sayings about Satan in 3:23-27 and 3:28-29;
Family redefined (3:31-35).
The
Parables and Sayings of Mark 4 -
3
Parables + Allegorical Interpretation of the Sower.
Aphorisms
in 4:10-12
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1) NarratorÕs Opening: Ōthe beginning of the good news of
Jesus Christ, Son of God,Ķ (1:1
2) John the Baptist narrative – use of Isaiah (1:2-8)
3) JesusÕ baptism (1: 9-13). Voice from Heaven: You are my
Son. Spirit descends on him.
4) Temptation Narrative (1:9-11). Spirit drove him into
wilderness. Tempted by Satan. 40.
5) Summary of JesusÕ activity in
Galilee (1:14-15):
proclaiming the good news (kerusson to eungelion) of God: ŌThe time is fulfilled, and the
kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the good news.Ķ
6) Call of first 4 disciples (1:16-20). Simon Peter, Andrew, James
and John follow him.
7) Teaching in synagogue of Capernaum; Exorcism of unclean spirit (1:21- 28).
8) Healing of PeterÕs mother in law (1:29-31).
9) Narrative Summary: many healings in Galilee; he would not
permit demons to speak because they knew him (1:32-34).
10) Jesus in Prayer, DisciplesÕ search; Jesus declares what
he came out to do: to proclaim the
message (kerusso) and
cast out demons (1:35-39).
11) Healing of leper;
enjoined to secrecy, but he began to proclaim (kerusso) it freely (1:40-45).