New Testament Gospels 16 chapters
Mark
The fast-paced Gospel of Jesus the Servant-King: the Son of God who came "not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (10:45).
Outline
- Ch. 1–3 Ministry launched in Galilee: baptism, calling disciples, healings, controversy
- Ch. 4–8:26 Parables and mighty works: calming the storm (4), Legion (5), feeding multitudes (6, 8)
- Ch. 8:27–10 Turning point: Peter's confession; three passion predictions; discipleship as cross-bearing
- Ch. 11–13 Jerusalem: triumphal entry, temple cleansing, debates, Olivet Discourse
- Ch. 14–15 Passion: Last Supper, arrest, trials, crucifixion; the centurion's confession (15:39)
- Ch. 16 The empty tomb