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
