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The Drama of Jesus in Three Acts According to St. Mark A Summer Study at the Cathedral Sundays, July 17, 24, 31, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Though the of Matthew precedes Mark’s gospel in our , Mark’s is the earliest gospel account of the life, work and death of Jesus Christ. The key theme of Mark’s pioneering gospel is simple and immediately announced: Jesus is the , the of (1:1). Mark narrates his gospel in three “acts.” After his introduction (1:1-13), we follow: I) Jesus’ ministry in (1:14-8:21); II) the journey to (8:22-10:52); and III) the events in Jerusalem (11:1-16:8 or 16:20).

Jesus’ movements are carried out with great speed. “And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness” (Mk. 1:12). “Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one St painted by with them anymore, but only Jesus” (Mk. 9:8). More than Emmanuel Tzanes [Public domain], 1690, two-dozen times, events occur “immediately” or “suddenly.” Wikimedia Commons. Benaki Museum Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the Throughout Mark’s gospel there is a “” to be evangelist you have given to your kept as Jesus is constantly commanding secrecy from his the earliest Gospel of Jesus disciples and others. Further, we read of his disciples’ Christ, the . We thank you frequent misunderstanding of what Jesus is about (he is for Mark’s moving witness. In reading and hearing it, aid us to see Jesus as he overturning the usual order of things!). Finally, in Jerusalem, really is. We pray that through Mark’s Jesus is isolated, left alone to face his death. Where are we account of your good news in Jesus, our with Jesus? Do we hear the “good news?” lives will be transformed forever. Amen. Join for a lively discussion of this earliest good news of Jesus. Embrace the thought that we will become better Jesus- Date and time followers through reading and discussing this gospel – being Sundays, July 17, 24, 31 guided by the permanently indwelling in us. 11:30 am, following the 10 am Holy Please bring a Bible and your thoughts and issues regarding Facilitator Mark’s gospel. We that participants also will read St. Harvey Bale Mark’s gospel once or more in advance of our first meeting.

Registration It does not require much time—about an hour and a half or No fee; all are welcome. less. It is best to read it straight through—and aloud, as was Sign-up required. Email: originally imagined by Mark. [email protected]