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Themes in Mark 1

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Themes in Mark 1

Mark 1:1 (show verse)

A beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, 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 hath been written in the prophets, 'Lo, I send My messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee,' --

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)

A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye his paths,' --

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

Mark 1:4 (show verse)

John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation -- to remission 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)

and there were going forth to him all the region of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and they were all baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing 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)

And John was clothed with camel's hair, and a girdle of skin around his loins, and eating locusts and honey of the field,

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)

and he proclaimed, saying, 'He doth come -- who is mightier than I -- after me, of whom I am not worthy -- having stooped down -- to loose the latchet of his sandals;

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 indeed did baptize you with water, but he shall 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)

And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at 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)

and immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens dividing, and the Spirit as a dove coming down upon him;

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)

and a voice came out of the heavens, 'Thou art My Son -- the Beloved, in whom I did delight.'

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)

And immediately doth the Spirit put him forth to 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)

and he was there in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by the Adversary, and he was with the beasts, and the messengers 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)

And after the delivering up of John, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of the reign 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)

and saying -- 'Fulfilled hath been the time, and the reign of God hath come nigh, reform ye, and believe in the good news.'

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)

And, walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting a drag into the sea, for they were fishers,

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)

and Jesus said to them, 'Come ye after me, and I shall make you to become fishers of men;'

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)

and immediately, having left their nets, they 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)

And having gone on thence a little, he saw James of Zebedee, and John his brother, and they were in the boat refitting the 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)

and immediately he called them, and, having left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, they went away after 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)

And they go on to Capernaum, and immediately, on the sabbaths, having gone into the synagogue, he was teaching,

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)

and they were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the 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)

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

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)

saying, 'Away! what -- to us and to thee, Jesus the Nazarene? thou didst come to destroy us; I have known thee who thou art -- 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)

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, 'Be silenced, and come forth 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)

and the unclean spirit having torn him, and having cried with a great voice, came forth 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)

and they were all amazed, so as to reason among themselves, saying, 'What is this? what new teaching is this? that with authority also the unclean spirits he commandeth, 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)

And the fame of him went forth immediately to all the region, round about, of Galilee.

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

Mark 1:29 (show verse)

And immediately, having come forth out of the synagogue, they went to the house of Simon and Andrew, 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)

and the mother-in-law of Simon was lying fevered, and immediately they tell him 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)

and having come near, he raised her up, having laid hold of her hand, and the fever left her immediately, and she was ministering to 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)

And evening having come, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all who were ill, and who were demoniacs,

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)

and the whole city was gathered together near 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)

and he healed many who were ill of manifold diseases, and many demons he cast forth, and was not suffering the demons to speak, because they knew him.

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)

And very early, it being yet night, having risen, he went forth, and went away to a desert place, and was there praying;

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)

and Simon and those with him went in quest of 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)

and having found him, they say to him, -- 'All do seek thee;'

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)

and he saith to them, 'We may go to the next towns, that there also I may preach, for for this I came forth.'

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)

And he was preaching in their synagogues, in all Galilee, and is casting out the 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)

and there doth come to him a leper, calling on him, and kneeling to him, and saying to him -- 'If thou mayest will, thou art able to cleanse me.'

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)

And Jesus having been moved with compassion, having stretched forth the hand, touched him, and saith to him, 'I will; be thou cleansed;'

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)

and he having spoken, immediately the leprosy went away from him, and he was cleansed.

Mark 1:43 (show verse)

And having sternly charged him, immediately he put him forth,

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)

and saith to him, 'See thou mayest say nothing to any one, but go away, thyself shew to the priest, and bring near for thy cleansing the things Moses directed, for a testimony to them.'

And he, having gone forth, began to proclaim much, and to spread abroad the thing, so that no more he was able openly to enter into the city, but he was without in desert places, and they were coming unto him from every quarter.

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