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Unveiling Mark's Gospel: The Role of the Holy Spirit

Explore Mark's Gospel as a unique narrative of Jesus, emphasizing discipleship and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Discover key themes and turning points that shape the story of Jesus' message and mission.

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Unveiling Mark's Gospel: The Role of the Holy Spirit

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  1. The Gospel according to Mark Beginning with the Holy Spirit Mk 1 v.1 - 13

  2. Introduction 1. Read the whole text and decide what kind of text 2. Look at the shape of the text 3. Look for 'key turning points' in the text

  3. Introduction 1. Read the whole text and decide what kind of text The good news of Jesus as story - completely new kind of story form - so the description 'gospel' applied to the text - other stories of Jesus became known as gospels

  4. 2. Look at the shape of the text Introduction Introduction Mk 1.1-13 Outside Galilee Mk 8.27-9.29 Galilee Mk 1.14 - 8.26 To Jerusalem Mk 9.30-10.52 Passion Narrative 11.1-13.37 In Jerusalem Mk 11.1-13.37 Jesus Risen Mk 16.1-8 Mk 16.9-20

  5. Introduction 3. Look for Key Turning Points in the Text Introduction Mk 1.1-13 Outside Galilee Mk 8.27-9.29 Galilee Mk 1.14 - 8.26 To Jerusalem Mk 9.30-10.52 Passion Narrative 11.1-13.37 In Jerusalem Mk 11.1-13.37 Jesus Risen Mk 16.1-8 Mk 16.9-20

  6. Introduction Mark's Gospel invites the reader to accompany the disciples as they (and we) get to know more about Jesus Jesus teaches and models that his disciples are to be like him - they (and we) are called to 'take up the cross and follow me'

  7. 1. The beginning of the good news (gospel) about Jesus - Messiah, Son of God Mark 1 1-13 2-8. John the Baptist comes proclaiming 'one is more powerful than he is and will baptise you with the Holy Spirit. 9-11. Jesus is baptised and as he comes out of the river, the Holy Spirit descends on him like a dove, and the voice from heaven speaks to Jesus - You are my Son, whom I love. 12-13. At once, the Spirit sent him (Greek 'drove him') into the wilderness to battle against temptation of Satan and wild animals

  8. The Holy Spirit in Mark Mark 1 1-13 Holy Spirit comes upon Jesus - equipping him for battle and to give the Spirit to others Mk 1 Warning against people 'blaspheming against the Holy Spirit Mk 3.28 The Holy Spirit inspired David as he wrote Psalm 110 which became scripture Mk 12.36 Holy Spirit will give you the words when you are on trial as disciples of Jesus Mk 13.11

  9. Mark 1 1-13 1. Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God. The rest of the gospel narrative will explain what these mean. 2. In Mark's gospel, Jesus commands people to 'follow me' by 'taking up their cross and becoming one of his disciples. 3. Jesus 'models' how this can happen - by choosing to live fully open to the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the key theme of the introduction: 'not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit….' (Zechariah 4.6)

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