I hope everyone enjoyed Matthew in April. In May we will be reading Mark. My study bible* includes the following contextual information on Mark...
Purpose: To present the person, work and teachings of Jesus.
Author: John Mark. He was not one of the 12 disciples, but he accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey (Acts 13:13).
Original Audience: The Christians in Rome, where the Gospel was written.
Date Written: Between A.D. 55 and 65
Setting: The roman empire under Tiberius Caesar. The empire, with its common language and excellent transportation and communication systems, was ripe to hear Jesus' message, which spread quickly from nation to nation.
Key Verse: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)
Special Features: Mark was probably the first Gospel written. The other Gospels quote all but 31 verses of Mark. Mark records more miracles than does any other Gospel.
* Life Application Study Bible
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