Mark (2nd Book of the New Testament).
Author.
Mark, a young colleague of the apostle Paul.
Main point.
The facts of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection should be heard by everyone, because he was indeed the Saviour.
Main people.
Jesus, the disciples, Pilate, the Jewish religious leaders.
Special features.
Presents the facts of Jesus' adult life and ministry in a straightforward style, much like a newspaper reporter. Shows that Jesus is a man of action, not just words, by recording more of his miracles than His teachings. Describes Jesus' identity as both servant and Saviour in punchy detail. Was written to encourage the Christians in Rome to continue in their faith, that their belief in Jesus was well founded.
Date.
Between A.D. 55 and 65.
How many chapters?
16 chapters.
How the Book got its name?
Gospel means “good news.” This book contains the good news about Jesus as recorded by Mark, a co-worker of the apostle Paul.
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