"THE GOSPEL OF MARK"

Chapter One

Mark begins his gospel with the ministry of John the Baptist (1-8), followed by Jesus' baptism by John and temptation by Satan (9-11). Jesus began his own ministry in Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom of God (12-15). Selecting four fishermen to become His disciples (16-20), He went to Capernaum where He taught in the synagogue and cast out an unclean spirit (21-28). At the house of Simon (Peter) and Andrew, Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law, and after sunset healed many more (29-34). The next morning after spending time in prayer, Jesus started an itinerant ministry of preaching in the synagogues throughout Galilee, casting out demons and healing a leper (35-45).

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  1. What are the main points of this chapter?
    - The ministry of John the Baptist - Mk 1:1-8
    - The baptism and temptation of Jesus - Mk 1:9-13
    - The beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee - Mk 1:14-45
  2. What prophecies did John the Baptist fulfill? (2-3)
    - Malachi 3:1; Isaiah 40:3
  3. What did John preach? What did he promise? (4,8)
    - A baptism of repentance for the remission of sins
    - The coming of One who would baptize with the Holy Spirit
  4. What two events led to the beginning of Jesus' ministry? (9-13)
    - His baptism by John; His temptation by Satan
  5. What message did Jesus proclaim as He began His ministry? (14-15)
    - "The time is fulfilled...the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent... believe in the gospel."
  6. Who were selected to become His disciples? (16-20)
    - Four fishermen: Simon and his brother Andrew, James and his brother John
  7. What miracles does Mark record as Jesus began His ministry in Galilee? (21-45)
    - Casting out an unclean spirit in the synagogue at Capernaum
    - Healing the mother-in-law of Simon (Peter) of a fever
    - Healing many who were sick of various diseases, and casting out demons
    - Cleansing a leper who came to Him