Journey Through Mark by Allison Mitchell

Healing the Man with an Unclean Spirit - Mark 1:21-28

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-03 19:22:03 UTC

In this event, the people were astonished by His teaching. A man with an unclean spirit cried out to Jesus in hopes that He would answer. This is significant because the man with the unclean spirit was listening to what was being said and called out to Jesus to follow and listen to Him.

Cleansing the Leper - Mark 1:40-45

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-03 19:22:53 UTC

In this event, a man with leprosy finds Jesus and begs to be healed. Jesus lays his hands on him and the man's leprosy was gone. Jesus then tells the man to go and not tell anyone what had happened. This event is significant because it shows Jesus' healing power and compassion and shows the strength of complete faith.

The Baptism of Jesus - Mark 1:9-11

maldonadoch — 2025-02-03 19:23:05 UTC

In this event, John the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the Jordan. This event is significant because it marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.

Parable of the Sower - Mark 4:3-20

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-03 19:23:33 UTC

Jesus told a parable of a sower scattering his seed. Some seeds fell on the path and were eaten by birds, some seeds fell on rocky earth and grew quickly but when the sun rose they were scorched, some seeds fell among thorns and were choked out, and some seeds fell on good soil and were fruitful. When they didn't understand He explained to the twelve that the seed was like the Word of God and the soil was like our hearts. This parable is significant because through it Jesus tells us that our hearts must be ready to accept the Word of God.

The Crucifixion - Mark 14:66-72

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-03 19:25:16 UTC

In this event, they gave Jesus a wine that was drugged up with myrrh but He didn't drink of it. Then they crucified Him and divided up all of His garments. They crucified Him at 9 am. This is significant because of how He delt with the mockings and how so many did at a point where He knows He is about to die and be crucified. Also hearing that He saves others, but He can't save himself and the people he was also getting crucified next to were also abusing Him. This event is significant because it is the moment where Jesus makes the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

Last Supper - Mark 14: 17-25

maldonadoch — 2025-02-03 19:25:49 UTC

In this event, Jesus took the bread and broke it saying "Take it; this is my body." Then He took a cup saying "This is my blood for the covenant, which will be shed for many." This is significant because what we know as mass now, originates from the Last Supper.

The Resurrection - Mark 16: 1-8

maldonadoch — 2025-02-03 19:28:53 UTC

In this event, Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of James, and Salome were going to bring spices, but when they arrived to the tomb where they thought Jesus was, a man that was there told them that Jesus wasn't there. This event is so significant because it is the moment where Jesus has been raised, victorious over sin and death. Jesus' mission is finally complete.

The Ascension - Mark 16: 19-20

maldonadoch — 2025-02-03 19:29:37 UTC

In this event, Jesus is risen into heaven and He is seated at the right hand of the father. This is significant because even after Jesus was risen into Heaven, the apostles still continued to preach His word to everyone.

The Mission of the Twelve - Mark 3: 13-19

maldonadoch — 2025-02-03 19:31:04 UTC

In this event, Jesus tells His apostles to go out in twos, preaching, anointing the sick, and driving out demons. He tells them to take nothing except a staff. He gives them authority over impure spirits. This is significant because the apostles are sent out to spread the world, taking part in Jesus' mission. It teaches us that Jesus also wants us to go out and spread His Word.

The Transfiguration - Mark 9: 2-8

maldonadoch — 2025-02-03 19:32:24 UTC

In this event, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up to a high mountain by themselves. They no longer saw anyone but Jesus. This is significant because He was transfigured in front of them and His clothes became dazzling white. This event is significant because Jesus' full divinity is revealed to the apostles that were with Him. Jesus shining with a bright white light points to His eventual victory over death and sin.

Peter Denies Jesus - Mark 14:66-72

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-05 19:11:30 UTC

Peter is standing in the courtyard during Jesus' trial. Many people accuse him of being one of Jesus' followers but he denies it three times. On the third time a rooster crowed for the second time and Peter remembered what Jesus had said. At the realization Peter began to weep. This event is significant because it fulfills what Jesus had said would happen. It also shows how anyone can fall to sin.

The Betrayal by Judas - Mark 14:10-11

maldonadoch — 2025-02-05 19:12:52 UTC

In this event, Judas goes to one of the chief priests to hand over Jesus to them. He was then searching for an opportunity to hand over Jesus. This is significant because he only did it for the money that one of the chief priests promised him. This event is significant because it is the major event that leads up to Jesus' death and it shows the sin in greed.

Jesus enters to Jerusalem - Mark 11:1-11

maldonadoch — 2025-02-05 19:13:49 UTC

Jesus told two of His apostles to go and find an unridden colt that would be tied up. They brought it to Him and He rode it into Jerusalem. As He entered the city many people gathered and lay down their cloaks and branches for Him to walk on. This event is significant because it fulfills the prophecies that the savior will enter the city on a donkey and Jesus is now entering the city where He will be sentenced to death. It also reveals Jesus' humility.

Feeding of the 5,000 - Mark 6: 34 - 44

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-05 19:16:54 UTC

In this event Jesus is preaching to a large crowd when they begin to grow hungry. They had found 5 loaves and 2 fish so Jesus said a blessing over them and told the Apostles to distribute them among the crowd. After everyone had eaten till they were satisfied there was still a significant amount left over. This event is significant because Jesus had done a miracle that revealed the caring nature of God's love. It showed how God will always provide.

The Walking on Water - Mark 6:45-42

maldonadoch — 2025-02-05 19:19:13 UTC

In this event, Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and head towards Bethsaida. They were still in confusion about what happened with the loaves. This is significant because Jesus walks on the water while they are in the middle of the sea.

Reflection

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-07 04:30:21 UTC

Reading through this gospel it really stood out to us how important it is to have complete faith in God if we want to be followers of Christ. At the beginning of Mark many people were healed because of their full faith in the power of Jesus. When Jesus was walking on water He called Peter to trust in Him and Peter only fell when he became afraid. This gospel has challenged us to trust more in God's plan for our lives.

Key

mitchellal3 — 2025-02-11 15:51:20 UTC

Green - Kingdom of God

Purple - Miracles and Authority

Blue - Discipleship

Red - Suffering and Passion