THE GOSPEL OF MARK - PRESENTATION 4

DISPUTATIONS, CURES AND CALLINGS

I. Questions about Fasting and the Sabbath (Mark 2:18-3:6)

A. Overall, Jesus presents Himself as able to free people from legalism and illness.

B. Disputes about fasting.

C. Questions about the Sabbath

D. Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand

2. Jesus presents the issue, not in abstract terms, but in the person of one in need.

II. The press of the crowd and call of the Apostles (Mark 3:7-18)

A. Despite the opposition of the Pharisees, Jesus is still popular with the crowds.

C. Call of the Twelve Apostles.

2. The terms "the twelve" and "apostle" are different titles for the same people.

III. Jesus' Family and Opponents (Mark 3:19-35)

B. The Scribes from Jerusalem are a new group, indicating that opposition to Jesus is growing.

C. Jesus' mother and brothers then arrive.

1. It is not clear that this group is the same as the relatives who were mentioned before.

4. Jesus indicates that He is creating a new adopted family.