Book 2 of 27 in the New Testament — Jesus as suffering servant.
Mark is the shortest and fastest-paced of the four Gospels, moving briskly from one episode to the next with the recurring word ‘immediately.’ It presents Jesus as a servant who acts with authority — healing, teaching, casting out demons — while steadily making his way toward the cross. Mark spends nearly half the book on the events leading to and including Jesus' final week, underscoring that his death and resurrection are the point toward which everything else builds. Likely the earliest Gospel written, it's traditionally linked to the preaching of the apostle Peter.
“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”King James Version
Jesus begins his ministry announcing that the kingdom of God is near.
“And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.”King James Version
Peter declares Jesus to be the Christ.
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”King James Version
Jesus says he came to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
“And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.”King James Version
A Roman centurion recognizes Jesus as the Son of God at his death.
“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.”King James Version
The angel announces that Jesus has risen from the dead.