Subject: Mark: Two narrative composition? |
Bible Note: Finally... The transition from the Jesus people narrative to the Christ-cult narrative reflects a composition that weaves together the narrative from the previous section and introduces the reader to the suffering Son of Man to come in the passion narrative. The composition as we now have it looks like this: “Who do you say I am?” Mark 8.29 Imitate Master – CROSS Mark 8.31-37 Passion prediction: Mark 8.31 Dispute with Peter: Mark 8.32-33 Teaching on discipleship and the cross: Mark 8.34-37 “He was transfigured before them” Mark 9.2 The Disclosure Mark 9.2-8 Elijah and Moses seen by the disciples Mark 9.4-6 Jesus alone seen by disciples Mark 9.8 Key idea: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!” Mark 9.23 Understanding Elijah Mark 9.9-29 Instruction on Elijah Mark 9.9-13 Illustration: Mark 9.14-29 Disciples arguing with crowd Man and boy “Bring the boy to me” Disciples instructed on prayer Key idea: “Everything is possible to him who believes” Mark 9.23 Imitate Master – SERVANT Mark 9.31-37 Passion prediction: Mark 9.31 Dispute over greatness: Mark 9.33-34 Teaching on discipleship as servant-hood: Mark 9.35-37 Understanding Moses Mark 10.1-31 Instruction on Moses Mark 10.1-12 Illustration: Mark 10.13-31 Disciples rebuking the crowd “Let the little children come to me…” The rich young ruler Disciples instructed on eternal life Key idea: “All things possible with God” Mark 10.27 Imitate Master – SERVANT AND CROSS Mark 10.33-45 Passion prediction: Mark 10.33 Dispute over status: Mark 10.35-41 Teaching on discipleship as servant-hood and the cross: Mark 42-45 Understanding Jesus Mark 10.46-52 Illustration: Mark 10.46-52 Many rebuked “Call him” “I want to see” “Your faith has healed you” Key idea: “Your faith has healed you” Mark 10.52 In conclusion, Mark composed narratives of two distinct communities - that of the Jesus people, and that of the Christ-cult community. 1. The Narrative of the Jesus people movement 4.35-8.26 2. TRANSITION 8.29-10.52 Narratives of the Jesus people Narratives of the Christ community 3. The Narrative of the Christ people of the Christ-cult community 11.1--16.8 Thought? Discussion? Your ideas |