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Mark

Fast-moving Gospel; immediate Christ.

Author
John Mark (via Peter)
Audience
Roman believers
Date
c. AD 55–65
Chapters
16

Purpose

To present Jesus as the suffering Servant.

Key Themes

  • Servant
  • Action
  • Cross

Key Verses

  • The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection

Service is the shape of a sanctified life.

Chapter Insight

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