Reading Notes: Gospel of Mark (Unit B)

The second unit of the Gospel of Mark differed significantly from the first unit. In the first unit there were many miracles, healing, and things of that sort. In the second unit, there was a lot more teaching and parables, as well as the details of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It starts with a series of parables and teachings about faith. For example, He mentions the Rich Young Ruler. The young man was a good man. He followed all of the commandments, but he felt like something was missing so he asked Jesus what he must do to receive eternal life. Jesus said sell all of his possessions, give them to the poor, and follow Him. The young man couldn't do it and walked away sadly.

The next significant portion of the second unit of Mark comes when Jesus foretells the upcoming death and resurrection. At the Last Supper He told his disciples that one of the would soon betray Him and another would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. The disciples were highly confused and even slightly disturbed because they were very confident in their ability to withstand the temptation to betray or deny Jesus.

As He predicted, one of His disciples. Judas, betrayed Him for only a few dollars. Likewise, Peter denied any affiliation with Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. Jesus was handed over to the authorities for questioning. After a series of interrogations the people judges found no fault in Him, but a mob of men asked for his death. The judge relented in a desire to please the people and Jesus was crucified, beaten, and humiliated. After His death, one of His disciples asked for His body and placed it in a tomb. After three days a couple women looked for His body in the tomb, but it was missing. Jesus met His disciples and many others to show them that He had risen from the grave. He encouraged them to spread the good news of the Gospel. After a short time He ascended into Heaven.

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