Beginning of the Good News
April 5, 2011 | Posted by Doug
| Reading: Mark 1
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The Bible - 66 Books
Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) 39 Books
New Testament 27 Books
4 Gospels - Mark (70) Matthew & Luke (80s), John (90s)
Acts - story of disciples after Jesus’ death & resurrection
Letters - by Paul, James, Peter, John and others
Revelation to John
Mark 1
I. John the Baptist (Mark 1:1-8)
- challenging the empire
- in the tradition of the prophets
II. Jesus Baptized and Tempted (Mark 1:9-13)
- the Beloved
- tempted by Satan
III. Jesus Begins his Public Ministry (Mark 1:14-20)
- announces God’s nation
- calls disciples
IV. Healings (Mark 1:21-34)
- man with unclean spirit (with authority)
- crowds gather for healing
V. Prayer and Changing Course (Mark 1:35-39)
- praying, listening for God’s wisdom
- leaving Capernaum to teach in other villages
VI. Healing a Leper (Mark 1:40-45)
- crossing a boundary