The Dawn of Good News: Beginnings in Mark

Mark 1:1-45

PICTURE

Verses 1-8: The Proclamation of John the Baptist

Verses 9-13: Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Verses 14-20: Calling of the First Disciples

What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?

READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations and notice the words that standout)

Consider the harmonies of the gospel and its parallels. This blog is designed to be a harmony itself and I try to provide links to other resources.

Biblegateway (NIV) (My choice of all-round site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a cellphone)

StepBible (ESV) (Great on phone or computer with good resources.)

Literal Word (New American Standard Bible) (Works well on a smartphone or computer + for searching for words like a printed concordance)

Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer especially if you have a logos account)

BibleRef.com (New King James Version) Basic able to compare core translations.

Bible.com (Lexham English Bible) App is best on a mobile device.

Summarize the main story: Describe the events of the scriptural story in your own words.

Review and retell the story.

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#Hashtags

Topical Bible Search Tool

Kevin's Teaching Blog About Mark 1

Themes

The arrival of the Messiah

Repentance and Baptism

Jesus' authority and power

The beginning of Jesus' ministry

Topics

The Proclamation of John the Baptist

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Calling of the First Disciples

Teachings and Miracles

Potential Sermon Titles: ??

Intro Questions to get us thinking:

ESV Text with Highlights

#God =
#People =

John the Baptist
Jesus
Simon Peter
Andrew
James
John
A man with an unclean spirit
Simon Peter's mother-in-law

#Time =
#Place =

Wilderness
River Jordan
Synagogue in Capernaum
Simon and Andrew's house

#Obedient faith =
#Sin =
#Key Idea =

Text Reference

OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)

ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)

Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)

Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)

Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions

Phind.com

Perplexity

Chatgpt

STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work and here are more resources than you can go through completely)

ThomasTheologyHub.org (My friend Rhys N. Thomas's Site) has lessons that focus on the character of Jesus.

NETBible (New English Translation) (Great for original text information)

BibleHub (HCSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)

BlueLetter (King James Version) (A variety of resources and good on Phones / better on Computers)

StudyLight (Amplified Bible) (Great site with commentaries by Burton Coffman)

KnowingJesus (Phone / Computer and great for comparing translations)

https://www.openbible.info

God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?

Link to More Questions

This blog is designed to be a harmony itself and I try to provide links to other resources. Some will place some passages in different locations, so here are more links below.

APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)

The Message (MSG) (An easy-to-read paraphrase that helps some with application)

Virtual Bible Study

Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

https://www.openbible.info

Precept Austin Devotionals

Scripture Graphics

Verse of the Day

Bible.org search site

I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
What transformative move needs to be made?
You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.

Take Away Challenges

What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?
Whom do you know who needs to hear this?
What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?

PRAYER: In the Name of Jesus.