The Gospel of Mark

CENTRAL IDEA: Jesus’ earthly ministry shows who He is and what He did as the greatest servant to be emulated. 

• The messenger of the servant (vv. 2-8)
  • Order and orderliness (vv.2-5)
  • Conduct and communication (vv.6-8)
• The mission of the servant (vv. 9-13)
  • Appearance and approval (vv.9-11)
  • Territory and testimony (vv.12-13)
• The message of the servant (vv. 14-15)
  • Context and concentration  (v.14)
  • Confrontation and contrition (v.15)
• The mandate of the servant (vv. 16-20)
  • Private and public 
  • Precious and powerful