Current Series: The Gospel of Mark

Join us on Sundays as we journey through the Gospel of Mark—a fast-paced, action-packed account of Jesus’ life, ministry, and mission. Mark invites us to see Jesus not just as a teacher, but as the Servant-King who came to proclaim the kingdom of God and lay down His life for sinners. Through this series, we’ll encounter His authority, compassion, and call to true discipleship in a way that challenges and transforms us. Whether you’re new to the faith or have been following Jesus for years, Mark’s Gospel will deepen your understanding of who He is and what it means to follow Him. Don’t miss this opportunity to be shaped by God’s Word and grow together in worship, community, and mission

Each week, you can access our pastor's sermon notes below. These notes are designed to deepen your love for God’s Word and ignite greater affection for Jesus. There are study questions available to be used at home and in our gospel community groups.

Weekly Pastor's Notes & Study Guide

Notes & Study Guide for Mark

Check out our Pastor's notes below to help you in your understanding of God's Word. In addition, you will find study questions for use in our gospel community groups.

Introduction to Mark

Who wrote this Gospel?

The Gospel of Mark, is traditionally attributed to John Mark. It is the shortest and most fast-paced of the four Gospels. John Mark was an early companion of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys before later traveling with Barnabas(Acts 15:36-41).

Eventually, John Mark partnered with the Apostle Peter in Rome. According to early church tradition—most notably from Papias of Hierapolis (c. 125 AD)—Mark recorded Peter’s firsthand accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry. As a result, the Gospel of Mark is a vivid, action-packed retelling of Christ’s works, focusing more on what Jesus did rather than lengthy teachings or discourses. Unlike Matthew and Luke, which provide a more detailed biography of Jesus’ life, Mark offers a concise, fast-moving account—more like a skeleton framework of His ministry, highlighting His authority, miracles, and mission as the suffering Servant and Son of God.

When was it written?

Scholars generally date the Gospel of Mark to the early-to-mid 60s AD, making it the earliest of the four Gospels. It was written during a period of growing persecution in the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero, which may explain Mark’s emphasis on Jesus as the suffering Servant (Isaiah 53) and His call for faithful discipleship amid trials.

Most conservative scholars believe Mark wrote his Gospel after Peter’s martyrdom under Nero but before the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

To whom was it written?

 Mark wrote primarily for Gentile Christians in Rome, as seen in his explanations of Jewish customs (Mark 7:3-4) and his frequent use of Latin terms instead of Hebrew or Aramaic. His Gospel presents Jesus as the Son of God, who came to proclaim the kingdom of God and to suffer, die, and rise again for the salvation of sinners (Mark 10:45).

Unlike Matthew, who emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy, Mark highlights His authority over nature, demons, disease, and death, calling both Jews and Gentiles to repentance and faith. Mark’s account would have been especially encouraging to persecuted Christians in Rome, as Jesus Himself endured suffering and rejection, just as they were experiencing. Yet, through His redemptive victory, the church can move forward with confidence, fixing their eyes on the King who laid down His crown to serve and save His people.