Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John the Baptist calls people to repent and baptizes them in the Jordan River as they confess their sins. He prepares the way for Jesus, announcing that One greater than himself is coming, who will baptize them with the Holy Spirit. Mark 1:1-8

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Jesus comes from Nazareth to be baptized by John in the Jordan. The Spirit descends on Him like a dove, and the Father declares Him His beloved Son. The Spirit then leads Him into the wilderness, where Satan tempts Him for forty days and angels minister to Him. Mark 1:9-13

Jesus’ Teachings and Miracles

Jesus teaches with authority, heals the sick, casts out demons, calms a storm, and feeds great crowds. Through parables He explains God’s kingdom. Peter identifies Him as the Christ, and Jesus teaches that following Him means denying oneself, taking up one’s cross, and serving others. Mark 1:21-9:50

Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem

On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus teaches about marriage, welcomes children, and challenges a wealthy man to follow Him. He foretells His suffering, death, and resurrection, explaining that He came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Near Jericho, He restores blind Bartimaeus’s sight. Mark 10:1-52

Jesus’ Final Week and Crucifixion

Jesus enters Jerusalem, clears the temple, and teaches about faithfulness and the coming judgment. At the Last Supper He speaks of His body and blood, then prays in Gethsemane. Judas betrays Him; He is tried and crucified, and Joseph of Arimathea places His body in a tomb. Mark 11:1-15:47

Resurrection of Jesus

Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome come to the tomb with spices and find the stone rolled away. A young man in a white robe announces that Jesus has risen and tells them to inform the disciples and Peter that He will meet them in Galilee. The women flee in fear and amazement. Mark 16:1-8

Resurrection Appearances and the Great Commission

In Mark’s longer ending, the risen Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and other followers, then commissions the eleven to preach the gospel throughout the world. He is taken up into heaven and sits at God’s right hand. The disciples preach everywhere, and the Lord confirms their message with accompanying signs. Mark 16:9-20

The Amplified Bible brackets verses 9–20 and notes that later manuscripts add this ending.

Driving out an Impure Spirit

Mark 1:21-28: In the synagogue of Capernaum, Jesus drives out an impure spirit from a man, causing amazement among the observers.

Healing of Simon's Mother-in-Law

Mark 1:29-31: Jesus heals Simon Peter's mother-in-law who was lying sick with a fever.

Healing Many Sick and Oppressed at Evening

Mark 1:32-34: In the evening, many sick and demon-possessed people are brought to Jesus, who heals them.

Healing a Man with Leprosy

Mark 1:40-45: Jesus cleanses a leper who kneels before Him, asking to be made clean.

Healing a Paralytic

Mark 2:1-12: Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic man who is lowered through the roof by his friends.

Healing of a Man with a Withered Hand

Mark 3:1-6: In a synagogue, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand, causing the Pharisees to plot against Him.

Healing of Many by the Sea

Mark 3:7-12: A large crowd from various re- gions gather by the sea to see Jesus, who heals many of their diseases and casts out spirits.

Calming the Storm

Mark 4:35-41: Jesus calms a severe storm on the sea, demonstrating His power over nature and astonishing His disciples.

Healing the Gerasene Demoniac

Mark 5:1-20: Jesus heals a man possessed by a legion of demons in the region of the Gerasenes.

Healing a Woman with a Hemorrhage

Mark 5:24-34: A woman suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years is healed by touching Jesus' cloak.

Raising of Jairus' Daughter

Mark 5:35-43: Jesus raises Jairus's daughter from the dead, instructing those present not to spread the news of this miracle.

Feeding of the Five Thousand

Mark 6:30-44: Jesus feeds a crowd of five thousand men not counting women and children with just five loaves of bread and two fish.

Jesus Walks on Water

Mark 6:45-52: Jesus walks on water to reach His dis- ciples in a boat. His disciples are amazed and fail to understand the miracle be- cause of their hardened hearts.

Healing the Sick in Gennesaret

Mark 6:53-56: When they reach Gennesaret, many who are sick touch Jesus' cloak and are healed.

Healing a Gentile Woman's Demon-Possessed Daughter

Mark 7:24-30: A Syrophoenician woman pleads with Jesus to drive out the demon from her daughter. Jesus commends her faith and grants her request.

Healing a Deaf and Mute Man

Mark 7:31-37: Jesus heals a man who is deaf and has a speech impediment in the region of the Decapolis.

Feeding of the Four Thousand

Mark 8:1-13: Jesus feeds a large crowd of four thousand people with seven loaves of bread and a few small fish.

Healing a Blind Man at Bethsaida

Mark 8:22-26: Jesus heals a blind man at Bethsaida by putting spit on the man's eyes and then laying His hands on him.

Healing a Boy Possessed by an Impure Spirit

Mark 9:14-29: Jesus heals a boy possessed by a spirit that made him mute and caused convulsions, after the disciples fail to do so.

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52: Jesus restores the sight of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, who then follows Him along the road.

Withering of the Fig Tree

Mark 11:12-14,20-25: Jesus curses a barren fig tree, and it withers, illustrating the power of faithful prayer.

Jesus' Resurrection

Mark 16:1-8: 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.