Mark - The Beginning of the Gospel

FBCWest

We are starting a new series in the Gospel of Mark. Now you may not be able to attend and watch all of the services but I encourage you to watch as many as you can because it'll be relevant. So if you have your Bibles and you should, please turn to the Gospel of Mark starting with Chapter 1. Now while you're turning there, let me say that it is long-held belief that John Mark wrote Mark. There's nothing internally that says that other than there's a discussion when Jesus is arrested that there was one of the minor followers who escaped and they grabbed his coat and clothing and he ran out and was somewhat naked. Some people think that that was that person, but may or may not have been. The early church fathers discussed and they believe it was Mark who wrote the Gospel. Others think that Mark wrote it either based on his discussion with Peter or as Peter had been martyred that he wanted to make sure that what Peter had experienced in the teaching and life of the Lord that he wrote that down. Sermon Notes Mark 1:1 – 3 The prophesy of one who will prepare Mesiah’s way Mark 1:4 – 8 John the Baptizer is that preparing one & testifies about the Coming One Mark 1:9 – 11 Heaven testifies of Jesus as the Son of God Mark 1:12 & 13 Jesus impelled to go into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan Mark 1:14 & 15 Jesus preaches the gospel Mark 1:16 – 20 Jesus calls His initial disciples Mark 1:21 & 22 Jesus’ amazing teaching Mark 1:23 – 27 Jesus does not allow unclean spirits to speak of Him Mark 1:28 The news of Jesus spreads immediately everywhere