New Testament · Gospels
Mark
Written by Mark, a companion of Peter. Written for Busy readers who need the story told straight.
Big picture in three sentences
Mark is the shortest gospel and it moves quickly.
Jesus teaches, heals, calms a storm, and keeps walking toward the cross.
A Roman soldier at the end says what the book has been showing all along.
Mark uses the word immediately again and again.
Key verse · Mark 10:45
“For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.””
Stories families know from this book
- Peace, be still
- Let the children come
- The Son of Man came to serve