![]() ![]() Scholars theorize that a well-meaning scribe might have added these verses and suspect they are not authentic to the original Gospel of Mark. Later manuscripts, however, include Mark 16:9-20, which describe some of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances and the Great Commission. ![]() The earliest known manuscripts conclude after Mark 16:8 just after the women find Jesus’ tomb empty, and do not include any events after his resurrection. In fact, most study Bibles include two endings for the book of Mark. After those short eight verses, Mark launches directly into Jesus’ earthly ministry.Īnother notable trait of Mark is it’s abrupt and unexpected ending. It is also the only one of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) that does not include an account of Jesus’ birth, but instead begins with prophecy, rooting Jesus Christ firmly in Old Testament tradition and connecting him to John the Baptist. Mark’s is the shortest of the four Gospels. Who is Mark? He was a fellow worker of the Apostles, referenced regularly in the book of Acts and the epistles of the Apostle Paul (Acts 12:12, 25 13:5, 13 Colossians 4:10 2 Timothy 4:11 Philemon 24). The author of Mark’s Gospel goes unnamed within the book itself, however, a strong consensus among scholars identifies Mark, also known as John Mark ( Acts 12:12) as the author. In our Groundwork series, “ The Gospel of Mark,” we’ll explore the distinctive pace and style that help us grasp the radical truth of Mark’s message: Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God and he came to die so that he can bring salvation to the world. If you have questions about the identity of Jesus Christ, or his mission, turn to the book of Mark. Wright writes, “Many people think Mark’s gospel was the first to be written, and certainly it has all the zip and punch of a quick, hasty story that’s meant to grab you by the collar and make you face the truth about Jesus, about God, and about yourself.” ( Mark for Everyone, Introduction) ![]()
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