Jesus and the Kingdom

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JohnJesus

Structure of the life of Jesus according to Mark

There are two ways to outline Mark One way of outlining Mark follows

geography Introduction to the Gospel (1:1-13) Jesus' Galilean Ministry (1:14-9:50)

East Galilee (1:14-7:23) North Galilee (7:24-9:50)

Jesus' Judean Ministry (10:1-13:37) The Passion Narrative (14:1-15:47) The Resurrection of Jesus (16:1-8)

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Alternative Outline

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Mark 1:1

Confession/Transfiguration

Crucifixion

Resurrection

Mark 8-9

Mark 16

Mark 14-15

Alternative outline explained

Another way of outlining Mark is more literary and thematic Introduction 1:1-13 The announcement of the good news by Jesus 1:14-3:12 The nature of the kingdom of God 3:13-6:6 The crisis of faith 6:7-8:26 The way of the cross 8:27-10:52 The final confrontation 11:1-13:37 Crucifixion and resurrection 14:1-16:8

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Structure of the other two synoptics

Matthew Birth narrative (1-2) The five books (narrative + discourse)

Sermon on the Mount (5-7) Mission charge (10) Parables of the kingdom (13) Church discourse (18) Eschatological discourse (24-25)

Passion – resurrection

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Other synoptics - Luke

Luke Prologue

Introduction (1:1-4) Birth narrative (1:5-2:52) John the Baptist (3:1-22) Genealogy (3:23-38)

Galilean ministry (4:1-9:50) Travel narrative (9:51-18:34 or 19:27) Passion/Resurrection (19:28-21:53)

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Introduction: Jesus and John (1:1-13)

Title of the Gospel (1:1) The first verse The Isaiah citation (1:2-3)

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Jesus and John

John is presented as an eschatological prophet Prophetic people in the pre-John-the Baptist period Prophetic functions of John the Baptist

preaching dressed like a prophet and perhaps Elijah he was in the wilderness he demanded radical repentance he announced eschatological judgment

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Jesus’ introduction

Jesus is identified with and by John as his mission is publicly announced

Jesus takes the servant role via baptism

Jesus is granted the Spirit Messianic sign Inaugurated him as the one doing God's will Jesus must have the Spirit to grant it

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Jesus: Testing

Jesus' obedience and sonship is immediately tested The test is Spirit directed Jesus is victorious in the test

Matthew and Luke each show their interests in how they describe the test

Luke - movement towards Jerusalem Matt - parallels Deut 6-8 and wilderness

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Jesus: Mission

The mission of Jesus continues that of John Mark stresses the continuity time reference + working

The message of Jesus is similar to that of John (Mark 1:14-15)

He announces the fulfillment of time The rule of God is upon them

Kingdom of God = reign Kingdom of God is to be "received" = obeyed It is both present and future

Repent Believe the good news

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Jesus goes beyond John in three ways

He calls disciples to follow him personally (Mark 1:16-20)

He looks for no one beyond himself

Jesus works the signs of the presence of the Kingdom Authoritative teaching Victory over evil powers Healing of physical disease

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Sample day in Capernaum

Demon driven out

Peter’s mother-in-law

Summary healing statement (Mark 1:32-34)

Missionary statement (Mark 1:35-39)

Summary about the day in Capernaum

Cleansing of a leper (Mark 1:40-45

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