Gospel of Mark Outline
The following Gospel of Mark outline provides a thematic overview of each section.
I. Introduction: Presenting the Son of Man (1:1-13)
Announced by John (1:1-8)
Affirmed by the Father (1:9-11)
Tested by Satan (1:12-13)
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II. Ministry in Galilee: Exposing His Authority (1:14-8:30)
Preaching the good news in Galilee (1:14-15)
Calling the first disciples – some fishermen (1:16-20)
Demonstrations of his authority (1:21-34)
Preaching throughout Galilee with his followers (1:35-39)
More demonstrations of his authority (1:40-2:12)
Calling another disciple – a tax collector (2:13-17)
Questions about his authority (2:18-3:6)
Attracting many followers (3:7-12)
Calling all twelve disciples (3:13-19)
Challenges to his authority (3:20-35)
Parables about the kingdom of God (4:1-34)
More demonstrations of his authority (4:35-5:43)
Rejection of his authority (6:1-6)
Sending the twelve disciples (6:7-13)
Beheading John the Baptist (6:14-29)
More demonstrations of his authority (6:30-56)
More challenges to his authority by religious authorities (7:1-23)
More demonstrations of his authority (7:24-8:10)
Rebuking the religious authorities (8:11-21)
Healing a blind man (8:22-26)
Peter declares Jesus to be the Messiah (8:27-30)
III. Journey to Jerusalem: Revealing His Mission (8:31-10:52)
Teaching about the cross (8:31-38)
Transfiguration on the mountain (9:1-12)
Expelling a demon from a young boy (9:14-29)
More foreshadowing of his death and resurrection (9:30-32)
Providing the twelve disciples with private instructions (9:33-10:16)
Responding to public encounters (10:1-31)
More foreshadowing of his death and resurrection (10:32-34)
More teaching about the nature of true greatness (10:35-45)
Healing another blind man (10:46-52)
IV. Ministry in Jerusalem: Enduring His Suffering (11:1-15:47)
Entering Jerusalem triumphantly (11:1-11)
Insightful teaching about the present situation in Israel (11:12-26)
Religious authorities challenge his authority (11:27-12:44)
Insightful teaching about future events pertaining to Israel (13:1-37)
The death of Jesus transpires (14:1-15:47)
V. Conclusion: Announcing His Resurrection (16:1-8 [9-20])
A visit to the tomb by some women (16:1-7)
A frightened departure from the tomb by the women (16:8)
A report by the women to the skeptical disciples (16:9-11)
Appearances by Jesus to the disciples (16:12-18)
The ascension of Jesus to heaven (16:19)
The continuing ministry of the twelve disciples (16:20)