Mark 13

His Glory

Mark 13

Mark 13 chronicles Jesus’ discussion with Peter, James, John and Andrew as they leave the great temple. Jesus notes the beauty of the temple and also points out at some time in the future the structure will be destroyed. Jesus then proceeds to sit on a mountain near the temple, and his disciples ask him about the destruction that he speaks of.

Mark 1

Mark 1 tells the story of Jesus’ adult life. Mark includes the story of John the Baptist, a man who baptized people in the Jordan River. John tells the people around him of the coming of a man who will be much more powerful than himself, saying that this man will baptize them a divine spirit, rather than water alone

Mark 2

Mark 2 focuses on one of the events from Jesus’ life when He was preaching and performing miracles. During this time there was a man who suffered from palsy who was brought to Jesus.

Mark 3

Mark 3 first addresses a conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding healing on the Sabbath. It also talks about Jesus’ naming of the twelve Apostles.