Mark
Who wrote this book?
A young man named John Mark worked with
Peter. Peter told him things about Jesus. John Mark
wrote these things down in this book.
Why was this book written?
This book shows people who Jesus is. Mark tells
what Jesus did so that people can know Jesus
better.
For whom was this book written?
Mark wrote this book for people in the Roman
Empire. These people did not understand how the
Jews lived, so sometimes Mark explained things.
What happens in this book?
Jesus shows his power by doing wonderful things
that help people. He teaches his followers too.
Who is important in this book?
Jesus is the most important person in this book.
When did this happen?
The events in this book happened when Jesus was
an adult on earth.
Where did this happen?
Most of the things in Mark 1–9 happened in
Galilee. Most of the things in Mark 10–16 took
place in or near Jerusalem.
What are some of the stories in this
book?
Jesus heals a man who can’t walk.......... Mark 2:1–12
Jesus calms a storm............................... Mark 4:35–41
Jesus raises a dead girl.......................... Mark 5:21–43
Jesus walks on the water...................... Mark 6:45–56
Jesus feeds 4,000 people......................... Mark 8:1–10
Jesus heals a young boy........................ Mark 9:14–32
Jesus and his followers eat the
Lord’s Supper................................... Mark 14:12–26
Jesus dies and is buried....................... Mark 15:21–47
Jesus rises from the dead........................ Mark 16:1–8