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MIKE MAZZALONGO
Introduction and Background1
Background
Oral period – 33-60 A.D.Written Period – 60-100 A.D.*Mark – 60-70 A.D.
Inspiration
1. Bible claims inspirationBut the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. -John 14:26
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; - II Tim. 3:16
But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. - II Peter 1:20-21
Inspiration1. Bible claims inspiration2. Fulfilled prophecy
Inspiration1. Bible claims inspiration2. Fulfilled prophecy3. Quality
Mark – Timeline
30-40 A.D.Mary/Jerusalem
Mark – Timeline
40-50 A.D.Saul/Barnabas1st missionary journey Dispute with Paul
Mark – Timeline
56-60 A.D.Restored fellowshipMinistry with Paul
Mark – Timeline
60-70 A.D.Secretary to Peter
Early church leaders confirm that Mark’s gospel was widely accepted and circulated in the – Apostolic age
-Papias – 115 A.D.-Clement – 180 A.D.-Origen – 225 A.D.
Criteria for Acceptance
1. Had to be apostle, disciple2. Doctrinal soundness; historical
accuracy; authentic work3. Acceptance by early church
Mark - Text
• Historical narrative• Christ-centered• Action and reaction
Mark - Text
• Short and to the point• Forces decision• Theme “Jesus is Divine”
Outline
1. Introduction of divineJesus – 1:1-13
2. Proof of His divinity: teaching and miracles – 1:14 – 8:20
3. Proof of His divinity: death and resurrection – 8:27 – 16:20
Uses for Mark
A.Gospel to the worldB.Good “first book for non-
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