On your Mark!!!

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!! Jesu Jevu!

   Who is Mark?  Mark, better known as John Mark was the author of the gospel MARK.  However, many (most) theologians believe that Mark was scribing what Peter told him.  Mark is told from the view and has specific mention of things that Peter had first hand knowledge of.
    Mark is the shortest of the gospels and contains 27 miracles, Narrative History, Sermons, Parables, and some Prophetic Oracles.

    John Mark is thought to be Barnabas' nephew, whom Paul would not take with him at one time.  Later, in Timothy, Mark is of great use to Paul and was a missionary for Christ.  John is his Jewish name, and Mark is his Latin name.

   Mark is a young man, possibly a teenager, when he began to follow Christ.  Peter is believed to be his mentor after the death and ascension of Christ.

   Mark traveled with Paul on his mission trips and was referred to as John Mark (Acts).  Mark could be called the gospel of Peter, and it is written for the common man, in common language, and goes straight to the point.

   A quote from a reference (Patheos): Mark "is most recommended for those who are new to the faith because it is written in an easy to understand format.  The reason for this is that it is an uncomplicated book and goes right to the point when speaking about the gospel of Christ and being stripped of excess verbiage it could easily be read by the working masses and slaves."

   The purpose of the Gospel of Mark is to show that the Lord Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God who was sent to suffer and to serve in order to rescue and restore mankind.

  Mark was written as the historic account of Peter in hopes people who would read it would believe, might repent, and then put their trust in Christ.

  Does it really matter who wrote the scripture? The Holy Spirit is the actual author of all Scripture, said to be God-breathed (2 Tim 3:16) and was not of human origin but by the Spirit as He moved men to write for Him (2 Peter 1:20-21).

   So, is Mark one of the original apostles? No, but he is instrumental and used by God to bring us the gospel according to Peter. A great read for new Christians.  Hope this helps. If you find error in my research please let me know.  Love you all.

Deo Soli Gloria

Johnny