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==Contents==
Mark is most brief of the gospels which centers around the main them of Jesus Christ as the Servant and Sacrifice.
The Suffering of the Messiah (8:27-33) Being rejected by the elders and chief priests and the passion [crucifixion] of Jesus Christ [crucifixion.] This suffering was analogous for his immediate disciples who say as their Messiah tribulations.
The Messianic Secret (1:34, 44; 8:30) One of the main reasons he wanted to be secret was to avoid public attention of the Romans and Jewish religious authorities such as the Sanhedrin (via Saducee and Pharisee agents) who saw him as a threat. Later in the New Testament, Paul in his writings, used this description of Jesus because we are lost without him if we are in the world (non-Christian.)
Discipleship (8:34-38) Only the gospel saves and will be with you forever. Invitation to be in the presence of God and the holy angels.
==Outline==
Outline Prologue: Preparation for the Ministry (1:1–13) The Galilean Ministry: The Kingdom Is at Hand (1:14–6:29) Jesus manifests the power of the kingdom (1:14–45) Israel is divided over Jesus’ authority (2:1–5:43) Nazareth divided: doubters and disciples (6:1–13) The Forerunner beheaded (6:14–29) Ministry Beyond Galilee: The Kingdom and the World (6:30–9:50) Jesus relates to the Jews (6:30–7:23) Jesus relates to the Gentiles (7:24–8:26) The glory of the kingdom revealed (8:27–9:13) The response of this world (9:14–50) Journey to Jerusalem: The Kingdom's Discipline (10:1–52) Ministry in Jerusalem: Rejection, Persecution (11:1–16:20) The Messiah made manifest (11:1–13:37) Betrayal and Passover meal (14:1–31) The Passion (14:32–15:47) The Resurrection (16:1–20) See under main entry Jesus Christ which discusses these themes in more details. <ref>'' Orthodox Study Bible P 1328 ''</ref>
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