Outline of Mark

    I. Prologue: Identity and credentials of
       the Christ                                    1:1-13
      A. Son of God                                  1:1
      B. Fulfiller of past prophecy                  1:2-3
      C. Fulfiller of present prophecy               1:4-8
      D. Embodiment of God's Spirit                  1:9-11
      E. Target of the adversary                     1:12-13

    II. Ministry in the North: Jesus`
        Galalilean days                              1:14-9:50
      A. Jesus` preaching begins                     1:14-15
      B. Jesus` disciples respond                    1:16-20
      C. Jesus` authority astounds                   1:21-3:12
      D. Jesus` emissaries appointed                 3:13-19
      E. Jesus` work divides                         3:20-35
      F. Jesus` influence expands                    4:1-9:50
        1. Through teaching                          4:1-34
        2. Through mastery over the elements,
           the demonic, and death                    4:35-6:6
        3. Through the Twelve                        6:7-13
        4. Through political developments            6:14-29
        5. Through miracles                          6:30-56
        6. Through confrontation                     7:1-23
        7. Through compassion and correction         7:24-8:26
        8. Through intimate self-disclosure          8:27-9:50

    III. Ministry in transition: Jesus` Judean
         days                                       10:1-52
      A. Itinerary and activity                     10:1
      B. Teaching of marriage and divorce           10:2-12
      C. Teaching on children, eternal life,
         and wealth                                 10:13-31
      D. Jesus` fateful course set                  10:32-45
      E. A beggar healed                            10:46-52

    IV. Ministry in Jerusalem: Jesus` final
        days                                        11:1-15:47
      A. The triumphal entry                        11:1-11
      B. A fig tree cursed                          11:12-26
      C. Jesus` authority challenged                11:27-33
      D. Treacherous vine growers                   12:1-12
      E. Jesus in controversy                       12:13-44
      F. Prophetic instruction                      13:1-27
      G. Appeal for diligence                       13:28-37
      H. Anointing                                  14:1-9
      I. Last supper and betrayal                   14:10-31
      J. Gethsemane                                 14:32-52
      K. Trial                                      14:53-15:15
      L. Cross                                      15:16-39
      M. Grave                                      15:40-47

    V. Epilogue: Resurrection and vindication
       of the Christ                                16:1-20
      A. The empty tomb                             16:1-8
      B. Jesus Christ commissions                   16:9-18
      C. Jesus Christ ascends                       16:19-20