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1 | history of Mark | Mark | Makarios | 14822 | ||
Hello cogic1974! Here is the "run down" from The Ryrie Expanded Edition Study Bible.. "AUTHOR: Mark DATE: 50s or 60s Authorship John Mark was the son of Mary, a woman of wealth and position in Jerusalem (Acts 12:12). Barnabas was his cousin (Col. 4:10). Mark was a close friend (and possibly a convert) of the apostle Peter (1 Peter 5:13). He had the rare privilege of accompanying Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey but failed to stay with them through the entire trip. Because of this, Paul refused to take him on the second journey, so he went with Barnabas to Cyprus (Acts 15:38-40). About a dozen years later he was again with Paul (Col. 4:10; Philem. 24), and just before Paul’s execution he was sent for by the apostle (2 Tim. 4:11). His biography proves that one failure in life does not mean the end of usefulness. Distinctive Approach of Mark (1) Mark wrote for Gentile readers in general and Roman readers in particular. For this reason the genealogy of Christ is not included (for it would have meant little to Gentiles), the Sermon on the Mount is not reported, and the condemnations of the Jewish sects receive little attention. As a further indication of his Gentile readership, Mark felt it necessary to interpret Aramaic words (5:41; 7:34; 15:22), and he used Latin words not found in the other Gospels (“executioner,” 6:27; “cent,” 12:42). (2) There are only about 63 quotations or allusions from the Old Testament in Mark as compared with about 128 in Matthew and between 90 and 100 in Luke. (3) This gospel emphasizes what Jesus did rather than what He said. It is a book of action (the word , “at once” or “immediately,” occurs more than 40 times). Mark and Peter It is generally agreed that Mark received much of the information in his gospel from Peter. With Peter’s apostolic authority behind the gospel, there was never any challenge to its inclusion in the canon of Scripture. Date If one denies the phenomenon of predictive prophecy, then the book must be dated after A.D. 70 because of 13:2, but since our Lord could predict the future, this late date is unnecessary. In fact, if Acts must be dated about A.D. 61, and if Luke, the companion volume, preceded it, then Mark must be even earlier, since Luke apparently used Mark in writing his gospel. This points to a date in the 50s for Mark. However, many scholars believe that Mark was not written until after Peter died; i.e., after 67 but before 70. Contents The theme of the book is Christ the Servant. The key verse is 10:45, which divides the gospel into two major divisions: the service of the Servant (1:1-10:52) and the sacrifice of the Servant (11:1-16:20)." |
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2 | can i get background on mark 4:35-41 | Mark | cogic1974 | 14943 | ||
Thank You for the response and background for the writer and author for the book of Mark but I need information and deeper enlightment on Mark 4 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Thanks | ||||||
3 | can i get background on mark 4:35-41 | Mark | Makarios | 14946 | ||
Greetings cogic1974! I have many sources.. "4:35 the other side. The E side of the Sea of Galilee. 4:37 Violent storms often occurred because the valleys descending to the lake (700 ft, or 213 m, below sea level) acted like wind tunnels. 4:41 They became very much afraid. The disciples were rebuked (v. 40) for being “afraid” (lit., cowardly). In verse 41 the word afraid refers to reverential, respectful awe for the Lord. In exclaiming, Who then is this, though not yet comprehending fully, they acknowledged that He was greater than they thought." (Ryrie Study Bible) "4:35 To cross over the Sea of Galilee, a lake only eight miles wide, would not seem difficult at first glance. Yet its unique geography produces a greatly varying climate. The lake is situated seven hundred feet below sea level and is surrounded by mountains that rise three to four thousand feet above sea level on the west, north, and east. Tropical conditions prevail around the lake’s surface, where even bananas are grown today. Yet the higher elevations can produce chilling night air. 4:37 It is not unusual even today for a sudden great windstorm to appear on the Sea of Galilee during the evening hours. The warm tropical air from the lake’s surface rises and meets the colder air from the nearby hills. The resulting turbulence stirs up great waves which make boating extremely treacherous. 4:38 The mention of Jesus being asleep on a pillow shows His true humanity. He was fully human and needed food and rest just as all people do. 4:39 Jesus’ command over the wind and the sea demonstrates His full and complete deity. Only God the Creator can calm wind and sea. 4:41 Mark uses the disciples’ question “Who can this be?” to evoke a similar response in the minds of his readers. Mark relates the works and words of the one he calls “Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (1:1)." (The Nelson NKJV Study Bible) "4:35-37. The vivid details indicate that Mark recorded an eyewitness report, probably from Peter. On the evening of that day of teaching by the lake (cf. v. 1), Jesus took the initiative and decided to cross over to the other (east) side of the Sea of Galilee with His 12 disciples. Though not stated, He probably desired relief from the crowds and rest. Perhaps also He sought a new sphere of ministry (cf. 1:38). Even so, other boats, carrying those who wanted to remain with Jesus, tagged along. His disciples, several of them experienced fishermen, took charge of the voyage. The words, just as He was, refer back to 4:1 and link Jesus’ teaching in a boat with His miracle-work in a boat (cf. the disciples’ address, “Teacher,” v. 38). The journey was interrupted by a sudden furious squall, common on this lake, surrounded by high hills and narrow valleys that functioned as wind tunnels. A storm in the evening was especially dangerous, and on this occasion the boisterous waves broke over (lit., “kept spilling over into”) the boat so that it was nearly swamped. 4:38-39. Exhausted from a full day of teaching, Jesus was sleeping in the stern, on a sailor’s leather rowing cushion. The panic-stricken disciples woke Him with a cry of reproach (cf. 5:31; 6:37; 8:4, 32) at His apparent indifference to their situation. Though they called Him Teacher (Gr. for the Heb. Rabbi), they did not yet understand His teaching. Jesus rebuked (lit., “ordered”; cf. 1:25) the wind and said to the waves, “Be silent! Be muzzled and remain so!” (the force of the Gr. perf. Tense, ) This verb, “be muzzled,” was somewhat of a technical term for dispossessing a demon of his power (cf. 1:25) and may suggest that Jesus recognized demonic powers behind the ferocious storm. But at His command the wind stopped and the lake became completely calm. 4:40-41. Jesus rebuked His disciples for being afraid (, “cowardly fear”) in a crisis. Despite Jesus’ tutoring (vv. 11, 34) it still had not dawned on them that God’s authority and power were present in Jesus. This is what He meant by His second question, Do you still have no faith? (cf. 7:18; 8:17-21, 33; 9:19) In stilling the storm Jesus assumed the authority exercised only by God in the Old Testament (cf. Pss. 89:8-9; 104:5-9; 106:8-9; 107:23-32). That is why the disciples were terrified (lit., “feared a great fear”) when they saw that even the forces of nature did obey Him. The verb “terrified” (from , “have awe;” cf. , “cowardly fear,” in Mark 4:40) refers to a reverence that overtakes people in the presence of supernatural power (cf. 16:8). However, their question to one another, Who is this? indicated that they did not fully comprehend the significance of it all." (NIV Bible Knowledge Commentary: NT) These are just a few of my sources.. Please write me through e-mail at nkeck98@yahoo.com if you would like to have more on Mark 4:35-41.. Blessings, Nolan |
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