a young man named John Mark wrote down
stories Peter told about Jesus.
Why was this book written?
Who wrote this book?
Mark shows people who Jesus is by telling what
Jesus did.
For whom was this book written?
Mark wrote this book for Gentiles (people who
were not Jews).
What happens in this book?
Jesus shows his power by performing miracles
that help people, and he teaches his disciples.
Who is the key person in this book?
Jesus is the most important person in this book.
When did this happen?
Jesus worked miracles and taught from
to 30.
a.d.
26
Where did this happen?
Most events in Mark 1–9 happened in Galilee.
Most events in Mark 10–16 took place in or
near Jerusalem.
What are some of the stories in this book?
Jesus heals a paralyzed man Mark 2:1–12
Jesus calms a storm Mark 4:35–41
Jesus raises a dead girl Mark 5:21–43
Jesus walks on water Mark 6:45–56
Jesus feeds 4,000 people Mark 8:1–10
Jesus heals a young boy Mark 9:14–32
Jesus holds the Last Supper Mark 14:12–26
Jesus dies and is buried Mark 15:21–47
Jesus is raised again Mark 16:1–8