Summary of the Gospel of Mark
Miracles in the Gospel of Mark
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John the Baptist Prepares the Way – John the Baptist
fulfills prophecy by preaching repentance and baptizing peo-
ple in the Jordan River. He declares that One greater than
him is coming, referring to Jesus. Mark 1:1-8
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Baptism and Temptation of Jesus – Jesus is baptized by
John in the Jordan, and as He emerges, the Holy Spirit de-
scends like a dove, and a voice from heaven declares, "You
are My beloved Son." Immediately after, He is led into the
wilderness, where He fasts for 40 days and is tempted by
Satan three times. Mark 1:9-13
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Jesus Begins His Ministry – Following John the Baptists ar-
rest, Jesus begins preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of
God in Galilee, calling people to repent and believe. He calls
His first disciples—Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, and
John—who immediately leave their nets to follow Him. Mark
1:14-20
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Jesus' Teachings and Miracles – Jesus teaches with au-
thority, casts out demons, heals the sick and disabled, and
performs many miracles. His fame spreads as He demon-
strates His divine power, challenges religious leaders, and re-
veals His identity as the Messiah. Mark 1:21-9:50
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Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem – As Jesus travels toward
Jerusalem, He continues teaching, performing miracles, and in-
structing His disciples. He predicts His death and resurrection, em-
phasizing servanthood and sacrifice as the path to greatness in
God’s Kingdom. Along the way, He heals blind Bartimaeus, who
calls out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Mark 10:1-52
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Jesus' Crucifixion (Mark 14:1-15:47) – This section recounts
Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, including the Last Supper, where
He institutes the Lord’s Supper, His betrayal by Judas, arrest, trial
before the Sanhedrin and Pilate, crucifixion, and burial in Joseph of
Arimathea’s tomb. Mark 14:1-15:47
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Resurrection of Jesus – On the first day of the week, Mary
Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome go to Jesus’
tomb but find it empty. An angel tells them that Jesus has risen
and instructs them to tell the disciples. Mark 16:1-8
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Appearances of the Resurrected Jesus and the Great
Commission The risen Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, two dis-
ciples on the road, and later to the Eleven, rebuking their unbelief.
He gives them the Great Commission, commanding them to
preach the gospel to all creation. The Gospel concludes with Jesus'
ascension into heaven and the disciples preaching everywhere with
signs and miracles confirming the Word. Mark 16:9-20
Driving Out an Impure Spirit – In the synagogue of
Capernaum, Jesus rebukes an unclean spirit, commanding
it to be silent and come out. The crowd is amazed at His
authority over both teaching and spirits. Mark 1:21-28
Healing of Simon’s Mother-in-Law – Jesus takes Peter’s
mother-in-law by the hand, and her fever immediately
leaves. She then begins to serve them. Mark 1:29-31
Healing Many Sick and Oppressed – After the Sabbath,
crowds bring the sick and demon-possessed to Jesus. He
heals many and casts out demons, silencing them because
they knew who He was. Mark 1:32-34
Healing a Man with Leprosy – A leper kneels before
Jesus, asking to be made clean. Jesus touches him, say-
ing, “I am willing. Be clean!” and he is instantly healed.
Despite Jesus’ instruction to stay silent, he spreads the
news widely. Mark 1:40-45
Healing a Paralytic – In Capernaum, four friends lower a
paralyzed man through the roof to reach Jesus. Jesus
says, “Your sins are forgiven,” shocking the scribes. To
prove His authority, He commands the man to get up, take
his mat, and walk, and he is instantly healed.
Mark 2:1-12
Healing of a Man with a Withered Hand – In the syna-
gogue on the Sabbath, Jesus heals a man with a withered
hand after challenging the Pharisees about doing good on
the Sabbath. The hand is completely restored, leading the
Pharisees to plot against Him with the Herodians.
Mark 3:1-6
Healing of Many by the Sea – By the Sea of Galilee,
large crowds from various regions gather. Jesus heals the
sick and casts out unclean spirits, who cry out, “You are
the Son of God!” But He commands them to stay silent
about His identity. Mark 3:7-12
Calming the Storm – While crossing the Sea of Galilee, a
violent storm arises. The terrified disciples wake Jesus,
who rebukes the wind and says, “Peace! Be still!” The
storm immediately calms, leaving the disciples in awe,
asking, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey
Him?” Mark 4:35-4
Healing the Gerasene Demoniac – In the region of the
Gerasenes, Jesus encounters a man possessed by a legion
of demons, living among tombs and self-harming. The
demons beg to enter a herd of about 2,000 pigs, and Jesus
permits it. The pigs rush into the sea and drown. The
healed man wants to follow Jesus, but Jesus sends him to
proclaim what the Lord has done for him in his community.
Mark 5:1-20
Healing a Woman with the Issue of Blood – On His way to heal
Jairus’ daughter, a woman suffering from bleeding for twelve years
touches Jesus’ garment, believing it will heal her. She is instantly
healed. Jesus, aware that power has gone out from Him, asks who
touched Him. The woman comes forward in fear, but Jesus says,
“Daughter, your faith has made you whole. Go in peace and be healed
of your affliction.” Mark 5:24-34
Raising of Jairus’ Daughter – After hearing that Jairus’ daughter has
died, Jesus tells him, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” At the house,
Jesus allows only Peter, James, John, and the girl’s parents inside. He
takes her hand and says, “Talitha cumi” (“Little girl, I say to you,
arise”), and she immediately gets up and walks. Jesus instructs them to
keep the miracle private and tells them to give her something to eat.
Mark 5:35-43
Feeding of the Five Thousand : Jesus feeds a crowd of five thousand
men not counting women and children with just five loaves of bread
and two fish. - Mark 6:30-44
Jesus Walks on Water : Jesus walks on water to reach His disciples in
a boat. His disciples are amazed and fail to understand the miracle be-
cause of their hardened hearts. - Mark 6:45-52
Healing the Sick in Gennesaret : When they reach Gennesaret,
many who are sick touch Jesus' cloak and are healed. Mark 6:53-56
Healing a Gentile Woman's Demon-Possessed Daughter : A
Syrophoenician woman pleads with Jesus to drive out the demon from
her daughter. Jesus commends her faith and grants her request.
Mark 7:24-30
Healing a Deaf and Mute Man : Jesus heals a man who is deaf and
has a speech impediment in the region of the Decapolis. Mk 7:31-37
Feeding of the Four Thousand : Jesus feeds a large crowd of four
thousand people with seven loaves of bread and a few small fish.
Mark 8:1-13
Healing a Blind Man at Bethsaida : Jesus heals a blind man at
Bethsaida by putting spit on the man's eyes and then laying His hands
on him. - Mark 8:22-26
Healing a Boy Possessed by an Impure Spirit : Jesus heals a boy
possessed by a spirit that made him mute and caused convulsions,
after the disciples fail to do so. - Mark 9:14-29
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus : Jesus restores the sight of
Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, who then follows Him along the road.
Mark 10:46-52
Withering of the Fig Tree : Jesus curses a barren fig tree, and it
withers, illustrating the power of faithful prayer.
Mark 11:12-14,20-25
Jesus' Resurrection : After His crucifixion and burial, Jesus rises from
the dead and an angel announces His resurrection to Mary Magdalene
and other women at the tomb. - Mark 16:1-8
