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Themes in Mark 1

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Themes in Mark 1

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Mark 1:1 (show verse)

This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.

Gospel » Called » Gospel of jesus Christ
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

Mark 1:2 (show verse)

As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See! I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way.

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, the messenger of the covenant
John » Mission of
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
Messenger » Figurative

Mark 1:3 (show verse)

He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!'"

John » Mission of
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

Mark 1:4 (show verse)

John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
John » Mission of
John » Ministry of
John » Lives in the desert
John's » Baptism
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of john the baptist's
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Salvation » Conditions of

Mark 1:5 (show verse)

People from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were flocking to him, being baptized by him while they confessed their sins.

Baptism » John's
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Converts of john the baptist
John » Mission of
John » His influence upon the public mind
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
Jordan » John the baptist immerses in
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Baptism of multitudes by john the baptist
Sin » Examples of personal » Converts of john the baptist

Mark 1:6 (show verse)

Now John was dressed in camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist. He ate grasshoppers and wild honey.

Camel » Hair of, made into cloth
Honey » Was eaten » With locusts
John » Mission of
John » Affected probably by the doctrines of the stoics
Leather » Called "skin,"
Locusts » Used as food

Mark 1:7 (show verse)

He kept proclaiming, "The one who is coming after me is stronger than I am, and I am not worthy to bend down and untie his sandal straps.

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Humility » Instances of » John the baptist
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
Shoe » Thong of

Mark 1:8 (show verse)

I baptized you with water, but it is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with

Mark 1:9 (show verse)

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Baptized
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Is immersed by john in the jordan river
John » Baptizes jesus
Jordan » John the baptist immerses jesus in
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ

Mark 1:10 (show verse)

Just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens split open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

Baptism » John's
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Is immersed by john in the jordan river
John » Baptizes jesus
Vision » Of john the baptist » At the immersion of jesus

Mark 1:11 (show verse)

Then a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you!"

Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Is immersed by john in the jordan river
John » Baptizes jesus
Son » Beloved

Mark 1:12 (show verse)

At once the Spirit drove him into the wilderness.

Fasting » During forty days » Jesus
Jesus Christ » Temptation of
Jesus Christ » History of » Temptation of (in the desert of judaea)
Wilderness » Jesus' temptation in

Mark 1:13 (show verse)

He was in the wilderness for 40 days being tempted by Satan. He was among wild animals, and angels were ministering to him.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Ministers to jesus after the temptation
Animals » Homes of
Beasts » Described as » By nature wild, &c
Deserts » Infested with wild beasts
Fasting » During forty days » Jesus
Jesus Christ » Temptation of
Jesus Christ » History of » Temptation of (in the desert of judaea)
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the devil
Wilderness » Jesus' temptation in

Mark 1:14 (show verse)

Now after John had been arrested, Jesus went to Galilee and proclaimed the gospel about the kingdom of God.

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Teaching and miracles of jesus in
The gospel » Preached by Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to galilee
Kingdom » Preaching of
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Preaching » The gospel of the kingdom of God, the subject of Christ's
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of

Mark 1:15 (show verse)

He said, "The time is now! The kingdom of God is near! Repent, and keep believing the gospel!"

Belief » Believing the gospel
Faith » In Christ is » Accompanied by repentance
Faith » The objects of, are » The gospel
Fulness » Of time
The gospel » Foretold
The gospel » Must be believed
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of john the baptist's
Preaching » The gospel of the kingdom of God, the subject of Christ's
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of Christ's
Repentance » Repenting
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Repentance » Preached » By Christ
Repentance » The burden of the preaching » Of jesus
Time » Of the spirit delay in use of » Divisions
Time » All God's purposes fulfilled in due time

Mark 1:16 (show verse)

While Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were throwing a net into the sea because they were fishermen.

Andrew » Call of
Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Fishermen » Certain apostles
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Obedience » Instances of » Simon and andrew
Peter » Call of
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john

Mark 1:17 (show verse)

Jesus told them, "Follow me, and I'll make you fishers of people!"

Apostles » Call of to special work
Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
divine Call » Of the apostles » Call of to special work
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
Christian ministers » Called » Fishers of men
Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Following » The reward for following jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Leaders » Apostles » Call of to special work
Obedience » Instances of » Simon and andrew
Peter » Call of
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Shoes » Loosing of, for another a degrading office
Titles and names of ministers » Fishers of men

Mark 1:18 (show verse)

So immediately they left their nets and followed him.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Self-sacrificing
Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Peter and andrew
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Obedience » Instances of » Simon and andrew
Peter » Call of
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Self-sacrificing
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Peter and andrew

Mark 1:19 (show verse)

Going on a little farther, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat repairing their nets.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » James and john
Fishermen » Certain apostles
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Called to be an apostle
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Obedience » Instances of » John and james
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john

Mark 1:20 (show verse)

He immediately called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Apostles » Call of to special work
divine Call » Of the apostles » Call of to special work
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » James and john
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Called to be an apostle
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Leaders » Apostles » Call of to special work
Obedience » Instances of » John and james
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Servants » Divided into » Hired
Zebedee » Father of james and john (nicknamed "boanerges")

Mark 1:21 (show verse)

Then they went to Capernaum. As soon as it was the Sabbaths, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Synagogues » Attendance upon

Mark 1:22 (show verse)

The people were utterly amazed at his teaching, because he was teaching them like one with authority, and not like their scribes.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Scribes » Modern » Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ

Mark 1:23 (show verse)

All of a sudden, there was a man in their synagogue who had an unclean spirit! He screamed,

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Demons » Testify to the divinity of jesus
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out

Mark 1:24 (show verse)

"What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are the Holy One of God!"

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
Christ » Denial of » Devils confess
Demons » Testify to the divinity of jesus
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Devils » Confess Christ
Discernment » Satanic
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy one of God
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Names » Of Christ » Holy one of God
Nazareth » Jesus from
Satanic » Discernment

Mark 1:25 (show verse)

But Jesus rebuked him. "Be quiet," he ordered, "and come out of him!"

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out

Mark 1:26 (show verse)

At this, the unclean spirit shook the man, cried out with a loud voice, and came out of him.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue
Demons » Cast out of men
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Devils » Cast out
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac in the synagogue
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)

Mark 1:27 (show verse)

All the people were so stunned that they kept saying to each other, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He tells even the unclean spirits what to do, and they obey him!"

Authority » Of Christ
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
Jesus The Prophet » Mighty in deed and word
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
Dominion » Christ's » Over nature
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Mighty in deed and word
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Authoritative

Mark 1:28 (show verse)

At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)

Mark 1:29 (show verse)

After they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John.

Andrew » General references to
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the healing of peter's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Peter » His mother-in-law healed
Son-in-law » Faithful, peter

Mark 1:30 (show verse)

Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Fever
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The healing of peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Mother-in-law » Peter's, healed by jesus
Peter » His mother-in-law healed
Son-in-law » Faithful, peter
Telling jesus » Sicknesses

Mark 1:31 (show verse)

He went up to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began serving them.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Peter's mother-in-law healed
Immediate » Cures
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The healing of peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of Christ » Peter's mother-in-law healed
Mother-in-law » Peter's, healed by jesus
Sickness » Christ healed » Being present

Mark 1:32 (show verse)

When evening came, after the sun had set, people started bringing to him everyone who was sick or possessed by demons.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
The sun » The jews » Commenced their evening with the setting of

Mark 1:33 (show verse)

In fact, the whole city gathered at the door.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him

Mark 1:34 (show verse)

He healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. However, he wouldn't allow the demons to speak because they knew who he was.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Demons » Cast out of men
Devils » Cast out
Discernment » Satanic
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Not particularly described
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals diseases in galilee
the Miracles of Christ » Many and divers diseases healed
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)
Satanic » Discernment

Mark 1:35 (show verse)

In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went to a deserted place and prayed there.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Morning devotions
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Of jesus
Diligence » Christ, an example
Diligence » Jesus an example of
Early rising » Christ set an example of
Early rising » For devotions » Of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Prayer » Jesus
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
Prayer » Before daylight
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Morning devotions

Mark 1:36 (show verse)

Simon and his companions searched frantically for him.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Intrusion upon
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Peter » An evangelist

Mark 1:37 (show verse)

When they found him, they told him, "Everyone's looking for you."

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Sought » Examples of men seeking Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Peter » An evangelist
Seeking Christ » Attraction, divine » Examples of men seeking Christ

Mark 1:38 (show verse)

"Let's go to the neighboring town," he replied, "so I can preach there, too, because that's why I came."

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in
Symbols and similitudes » The tearing of the curtain in the temple

Mark 1:39 (show verse)

So he went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Galilee » Christ » Preached throughout
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in
Synagogues » Christ often » Preached and taught in

Mark 1:40 (show verse)

Then a leper came to Jesus and began pleading with him. He fell on his knees and told him, "If you want to, you can make me clean."

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Healed » By jesus
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Mark 1:41 (show verse)

Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand, touched him, and told him, "I do want to. Be made clean!"

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Cleansing the leper
Christ » Compassion of » For the leper
Compassion » Of Christ » For the leper
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Diseased
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Healed » By jesus
Miracles » Of Christ » Cleansing the leper
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Mark 1:42 (show verse)

Instantly the leprosy left him, and he was clean.

Mark 1:43 (show verse)

Then Jesus sternly warned him and encouraged him to go at once.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Mark 1:44 (show verse)

He told the man, "Be sure that you don't tell anyone. Instead, go and show yourself to the priest, and then offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded as proof to the authorities."

But when the man left, he began to proclaim it freely. He spread the news so widely that Jesus could no longer enter a town openly, but had to stay out in deserted places. Still, people kept coming to him from everywhere.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of the leper whom jesus healed, and ordered him not to proclaim the fact
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Religious zeal » Instances of » The restored leper
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Zeal » Evil » Unwise