Five themes were explored in the gospel of Mark. These were; Discipleship, Healings and Miracles, Kingdom of God, Parables and Portrayal of Jesus.
Discipleship
Definition: A disciple is a pupil or one who follows the teachings of a master and follows in their footsteps.
In this particular gospel, to show true dedication and discipleship requires serventhood, suffering and death.
In this particular gospel, to show true dedication and discipleship requires serventhood, suffering and death.
Healings and Miracles
According to the Gospel of Mark, there are 8 instances in which Jesus heals people.
There are also four accounts of miracles, however these are not healing miracles. They are referred to as Nature Miracles.
These miracles prove Jesus' power over sin and sickness.
There are also four accounts of miracles, however these are not healing miracles. They are referred to as Nature Miracles.
These miracles prove Jesus' power over sin and sickness.
Kingdom of God
In the gospel, Jesus proclaims the word of the kingdom and by performing miracles, proves to everyone the strength and power of the kingdom compared to evil and sin.
The kingdom of God reigns in the true believers and the church.
The kingdom of God reigns in the true believers and the church.
Parables
Three parables were used in the gospel.
These three help elucidate the kingdom of God to commoners and was used as a teaching aid.
Jesus often referred to these parables to get a message across with a story.
These three help elucidate the kingdom of God to commoners and was used as a teaching aid.
Jesus often referred to these parables to get a message across with a story.
Portrayal of Jesus
Jesus was portrayed as a few different things.
- Jesus as a man
- Jesus the son of God
- Teacher
- Suffering Messiah
- Jesus as a man
- Jesus the son of God
- Teacher
- Suffering Messiah