Outline of Mark: The Servant Son

Authority in Galilee 1:14–3:6

Jesus preaches the kingdom, calls fishermen, heals and casts out demons, and in five conflicts provokes the first plot to kill Him.

1. 1
   Mark 1: The beginning of the gospel

   John prepares the way; the Son is baptized and tested, then preaches the kingdom with authority in Galilee.

   Prepare the way for the Lord 1:1–8 · You are My beloved Son 1:9–11 · Tempted by Satan 1:12–13 · The time is fulfilled 1:14–15 · Fishers of men 1:16–20 · As one who had authority 1:21–28 · That evening, after sunset 1:29–34 · That is why I have come 1:35–39 · I am willing; be clean 1:40–45

2. 2
   Mark 2: Lord even of the Sabbath

   Jesus forgives sins, calls sinners, and claims the Sabbath as the Son of Man, and opposition begins.

   Your sins are forgiven 2:1–12 · Not the righteous, but sinners 2:13–17 · While the bridegroom is with them 2:18–22 · Lord even of the Sabbath 2:23–28

The Twelve, the parables and the mighty works 3:7–6:6

He appoints the Twelve, ties up the strong man, teaches in parables, conquers storm, demons and death, and is rejected at home.

1. 3
   Mark 3: Tying up the strong man

   Jesus heals on the Sabbath, appoints the Twelve, ties up the strong man, and names His true family.

   To save life or to destroy it? 3:1–6 · You are the Son of God 3:7–12 · He appointed twelve 3:13–19 · He is out of His mind 3:20–21 · Tying up the strong man 3:22–30 · Whoever does the will of God 3:31–35

2. 4
   Mark 4: The mystery of the kingdom of God

   Jesus' parables of seed and soil show how the kingdom grows; then He stills the storm with a word.

   A farmer went out to sow 4:1–9 · The mystery of the kingdom of God 4:10–12 · The farmer sows the word 4:13–20 · A lamp on a stand 4:21–25 · He knows not how 4:26–29 · A mustard seed 4:30–34 · Silence! Be still! 4:35–41

3. 5
   Mark 5: Do not be afraid; just believe

   Jesus frees a man from a legion, heals a woman by her faith, and raises Jairus' daughter.

   My name is Legion 5:1–13 · How much the Lord has done 5:14–20 · My little daughter is near death 5:21–24 · Your faith has healed you 5:25–34 · Talitha koum 5:35–43

The Twelve sent, and the loaves 6:7–8:26

The Twelve are sent and John is killed; Jesus feeds thousands twice and walks on the sea, yet the disciples' hearts stay hard.

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   Mark 6: Like sheep without a shepherd

   Rejected at home, Jesus sends the Twelve, feeds five thousand as their Shepherd, and walks on the sea.

   Isn't this the carpenter? 6:1–6 · Two by two 6:7–13 · John, whom I beheaded 6:14–16 · The head of John the Baptist 6:17–29 · You give them something to eat 6:30–44 · It is I. Do not be afraid 6:45–52 · All who touched Him 6:53–56

2. 7
   Mark 7: Out of the heart

   Jesus exposes tradition that voids God's law, teaches that defilement comes from the heart, and helps Gentiles.

   The tradition of men 7:1–13 · From within the hearts of men 7:14–23 · The children's crumbs 7:24–30 · Ephphatha 7:31–37

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   Mark 8: You are the Christ

   Peter confesses the Christ, who must suffer, die and rise, and calls all who follow Him to the cross.

   Seven loaves 8:1–9 · No sign will be given to this generation 8:10–13 · Having eyes, do you not see? 8:14–21 · Like trees walking around 8:22–26 · You are the Christ 8:27–30 · The Son of Man must suffer 8:31–33 · Take up his cross 8:34–38

You are the Christ 8:27–9:1

Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, who foretells His death and resurrection and calls everyone to take up the cross.

The beloved Son transfigured 9:2–29

The Father names the transfigured Jesus His beloved Son; Elijah has come, and a boy is freed when his father cries for faith.

1. 9
   Mark 9: This is My beloved Son; listen to Him

   Transfigured, the Son is named by the Father; He foretells His death again and teaches greatness as service.

   The kingdom of God arriving with power 9:1 · He was transfigured before them 9:2–8 · Elijah has indeed come 9:9–13 · Help my unbelief 9:14–29 · The Son of Man will be delivered 9:30–32 · Servant of all 9:33–37 · Whoever is not against us 9:38–41 · The unquenchable fire 9:42–50

Servant of all 9:30–10:31

A second prediction, and the first must be servant of all; teaching on marriage, children and riches on the road through Judea.

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   Mark 10: A ransom for many

   Going up to Jerusalem, Jesus teaches on marriage, children and riches, and gives His life a ransom for many.

   What God has joined together 10:1–12 · Let the little children come 10:13–16 · One thing you lack 10:17–22 · With God all things are possible 10:23–31 · We are going up to Jerusalem 10:32–34 · To give His life as a ransom for many 10:35–45 · Son of David, have mercy on me 10:46–52

A ransom for many 10:32–52

A third prediction; the great must serve, as the Son of Man gives His life as a ransom; Bartimaeus sees and follows Him.

The King comes to His temple 11:1–12:44

The King rides into Jerusalem, judges the barren temple, and answers every challenge to His authority as David's Lord.

1. 11
   Mark 11: Blessed is He who comes

   The King enters Jerusalem on a colt, judges the barren temple, and is challenged by its rulers.

   Hosanna 11:1–11 · Nothing but leaves 11:12–14 · A den of robbers 11:15–19 · Have faith in God 11:20–26 · By what authority? 11:27–33

2. 12
   Mark 12: The cornerstone

   In the temple Jesus silences every challenge, names the rejected Son and David's Lord, and praises a widow.

   The stone the builders rejected 12:1–12 · Give to God what is God's 12:13–17 · Not the God of the dead 12:18–27 · The most important commandment 12:28–34 · David himself calls Him Lord 12:35–37 · Watch out for the scribes 12:38–40 · All she had to live on 12:41–44

The temple's end and the Son of Man's coming 13:1–37

Jesus foretells the temple's fall, warns His disciples to endure, and bids all watch for the coming of the Son of Man.

1. 13
   Mark 13: Not one stone left on another

   Jesus foretells the temple's fall, warns His disciples to endure, and bids all watch for His coming.

   Not one stone left on another 13:1–2 · The beginning of birth pains 13:3–8 · The one who perseveres to the end 13:9–13 · The abomination of desolation 13:14–23 · Coming in the clouds 13:24–27 · This generation will not pass away 13:28–31 · Keep watch 13:32–37

The Supper and the arrest 14:1–52

Anointed for burial and betrayed, Jesus gives the bread and the cup of the covenant, prays in Gethsemane, and is seized.

1. 14
   Mark 14: My blood of the covenant

   Anointed for burial and betrayed, Jesus gives the Supper, prays in Gethsemane, and confesses Himself the Christ.

   A covert way 14:1–2 · She has done a beautiful deed to Me 14:3–9 · To betray Him 14:10–11 · Prepare the Passover 14:12–16 · One of you who is eating with Me 14:17–21 · This is My body 14:22–25 · I will strike the Shepherd 14:26–31 · Not what I will, but what You will 14:32–42 · Everyone deserted Him and fled 14:43–52 · I am 14:53–65 · You will deny Me three times 14:66–72

Trials, cross and burial 14:53–15:47

Jesus confesses before the council while Peter denies Him; Pilate condemns Him, and He is crucified, dies and is buried.

1. 15
   Mark 15: Truly this man was the Son of God

   Mocked as King, Jesus is crucified and dies forsaken; the veil tears, and a centurion confesses Him.

   Are You the King of the Jews? 15:1–5 · Crucify Him! 15:6–15 · Hail, King of the Jews! 15:16–20 · He saved others, but He cannot save Himself 15:21–32 · Truly this man was the Son of God 15:33–39 · Women watching from a distance 15:40–41 · Laid in a tomb 15:42–47

He has risen 16:1–8

Very early on the first day of the week the women find the tomb empty and hear that He has risen.

1. 16
   Mark 16: He has risen; He is not here

   Early on the first day the women find the tomb empty: He has risen, and goes before them.

   He has risen; He is not here 16:1–8 · The longer ending 16:9–20

The longer ending (16:9–20) 16:9–20

In the BSB but not the earliest copies: He appears to Mary Magdalene, two disciples and the Eleven, charges them, and is taken up.