Bible Discovery TV - The Daily Show (2025)
Who is Mark?; Mark 1-3
Season 9, Episode 16
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22-Sep-2025
We hear a little bit about the author of the gospel of Mark, in the book of Acts. We learn that his name was John Mark (ACTS 1 2 : 1 2 , 2 5 ). We also learn that Paul and Barnabus disagreed over what to do with him, so much so that they split up and went their separate ways to spread the gospel, Barnabus taking Mark along with him (ACTS 1 5 : 3 6 - 4 1 ) . Paul must have reconciled with Mark though, because by the time he writes 2 Timothy, he wants Mark to visit him because of his helpfulness in ministry (2 TIMOTHY 4:11). When we look at Mark’s gospel, I think a good theme verse for it is Mark 10:45 that says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark focuses on Christ’s role of conquering sin and freeing people from its bondage. This gospel is short and sweet; it doesn’t dwell on extra details in the life of Christ, but maintains a sharp focus on Jesus’ ministry.
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