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