New TestamentGospel
Mark Chapter Summaries
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant of God, emphasizing His actions and authority.
16
Chapters
678
Total Verses
John Mark
Author
AD 50-65
Date Written
Book Outline
Preparation
1:1-13John and baptism
Galilean Ministry
1:14-8:26Teaching and miracles
Journey to Jerusalem
8:27-10:52Discipleship
Passion Week
11:1-15:47Death
Resurrection
16:1-20Victory
All 16 Chapters
Preparation
1
Mark 1: John the Baptist and Jesus' Ministry Begins
45 versesJohn baptizes Jesus; Jesus begins preaching
2
Mark 2: Healing and Forgiveness
28 versesJesus heals paralytic and calls Levi
3
Mark 3: Jesus Heals and Chooses Disciples
35 versesJesus heals on Sabbath; appoints twelve apostles
4
Mark 4: Parables of the Kingdom
41 versesJesus teaches using parables about the kingdom
5
Mark 5: Miracles of Healing
43 versesJesus heals demon-possessed man and others
6
Mark 6: Jesus Sends Out the Twelve
56 versesDisciples sent; Jesus feeds five thousand
7
Mark 7: Traditions and Teachings
37 versesJesus teaches about purity and heals Gentile woman
8
Mark 8: Feeding Four Thousand and Peter's Confession
38 versesJesus feeds four thousand; Peter declares Christ
9
Mark 9: Transfiguration and Teachings
50 versesJesus transfigured; teaches about humility and service
10
Mark 10: Teachings on Divorce and Children
52 versesJesus teaches on marriage, children, and riches
11
Mark 11: Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
33 versesJesus enters Jerusalem; cleanses the temple
12
Mark 12: Parables and Teachings
44 versesJesus teaches parables and answers questions
13
Mark 13: Olivet Discourse
37 versesJesus predicts destruction and end times
Passion Week
Now that you have read the overview, test your Mark knowledge.
Key Themes
ServantActionAuthoritySufferingDiscipleshipMessianic Secret
Key Verses
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”Mark 10:45
“Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself.”Mark 8:34
“The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”Mark 1:15