Mark 1:1-15
The Gospel of Mark benefited from the upswing of the historic-critical method in biblical studies.
Noted to have been written by John Mark, son of Mary 0f Jerusalem (Acts 12:12), who was a cousin to Barnabas - co-worker of the apostle Paul, this brief Gospel of Mark speaks to the supernatural power of Jesus Christ over nature, disease, and demons. The divine power of Jesus Christ delivers good deeds to all people, so even Gentiles should believe he is the Son of Man - Son of God. Mark is a narrative void of the intellectual appeal found in Matthew and Luke with much of its sections having as a key joining word “immediately.” Mark does not contain infancy narratives, Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, or the Lord’s Prayer, and compared to Matthew or Luke there is an adequate supply of parables. The gospels of Matthew and Luke seem to contain more intellectual theological subjects.
The Gospel of Matthew is essentially intended to show that Jesus, born of Mary, is the Messiah of Jewish prophecy. Thought to have been written by the tax collector, who was called by Jesus to the making of disciples, the Gospel records the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy as a means convincing Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. The Gospel of Luke, written by "the beloved physician," historian, writer, and companion of the apostle Paul, carries the most complete biography of Jesus. Jesus is viewed as the Son of Man, who has compassion for the sinful and the poor. Eyewitnesses gave to Luke an orderly accounting and connecting narrative on the life of Jesus as the Christ. This gospel speaks to the grace of God witnessed in Jesus. It is the same grace granted in life today through which men and women are saved. We desire you to read and see without under estimating the grace of God.
What does the Gospel of Mark offer in terms of Christology? The task is to show
appreciation for the theology contained in the Markan account. Then, construct a picture of Jesus relying solely on the text of the Gospel of Mark and relate it to social justice. In fact, it may be best to search through the work of John Mark and grasp social fairness. The historical context in which this Gospel was written provides clues as to what Mark was trying to convey to the original audience, readers and hearers of the work. Most scholars consent that Mark was written at around A.D. 69-73 in Rome during the persecution of Christians under Nero. So, the subject matter of suffering and conditions necessary for discipleship are central to Mark, because of the hardships endured by the first Century Christian community. I content that there can be no justice in that, except for the mystic workings of God to ushering divine defeat of human injustice making possible for unjust human beings to practice fairness, even where there is no possibility of justice.
Immediately, Mark summarizes the theological subject of his gospel in the first fifteen verses. Mark ushers Jesus in as the One to fulfill the announce: "The time has come ," says Jesus, "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15) The arrival of the kingdom of God on earth does not appear has the deliver of justice as expected and desired by the Jews. Rather, the kingdom comes to show the way to love with fairness.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us and bring us to love with fairness in view of peace with justice. Amen.
The Gospel of Mark benefited from the upswing of the historic-critical method in biblical studies.
Noted to have been written by John Mark, son of Mary 0f Jerusalem (Acts 12:12), who was a cousin to Barnabas - co-worker of the apostle Paul, this brief Gospel of Mark speaks to the supernatural power of Jesus Christ over nature, disease, and demons. The divine power of Jesus Christ delivers good deeds to all people, so even Gentiles should believe he is the Son of Man - Son of God. Mark is a narrative void of the intellectual appeal found in Matthew and Luke with much of its sections having as a key joining word “immediately.” Mark does not contain infancy narratives, Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, or the Lord’s Prayer, and compared to Matthew or Luke there is an adequate supply of parables. The gospels of Matthew and Luke seem to contain more intellectual theological subjects.
The Gospel of Matthew is essentially intended to show that Jesus, born of Mary, is the Messiah of Jewish prophecy. Thought to have been written by the tax collector, who was called by Jesus to the making of disciples, the Gospel records the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy as a means convincing Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. The Gospel of Luke, written by "the beloved physician," historian, writer, and companion of the apostle Paul, carries the most complete biography of Jesus. Jesus is viewed as the Son of Man, who has compassion for the sinful and the poor. Eyewitnesses gave to Luke an orderly accounting and connecting narrative on the life of Jesus as the Christ. This gospel speaks to the grace of God witnessed in Jesus. It is the same grace granted in life today through which men and women are saved. We desire you to read and see without under estimating the grace of God.
What does the Gospel of Mark offer in terms of Christology? The task is to show
appreciation for the theology contained in the Markan account. Then, construct a picture of Jesus relying solely on the text of the Gospel of Mark and relate it to social justice. In fact, it may be best to search through the work of John Mark and grasp social fairness. The historical context in which this Gospel was written provides clues as to what Mark was trying to convey to the original audience, readers and hearers of the work. Most scholars consent that Mark was written at around A.D. 69-73 in Rome during the persecution of Christians under Nero. So, the subject matter of suffering and conditions necessary for discipleship are central to Mark, because of the hardships endured by the first Century Christian community. I content that there can be no justice in that, except for the mystic workings of God to ushering divine defeat of human injustice making possible for unjust human beings to practice fairness, even where there is no possibility of justice.
Immediately, Mark summarizes the theological subject of his gospel in the first fifteen verses. Mark ushers Jesus in as the One to fulfill the announce: "The time has come ," says Jesus, "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15) The arrival of the kingdom of God on earth does not appear has the deliver of justice as expected and desired by the Jews. Rather, the kingdom comes to show the way to love with fairness.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us and bring us to love with fairness in view of peace with justice. Amen.
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