Jesus activity and humanity in Marks Gospel

Ch 1 Forgives Heals/exorcises Touches/ is touched Argues/debates Preaches/teaches Teaches disciples Talks to/calls disciples Prays Eats/meals Ch 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 A, B, C, D E,F,G H I Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch6 Ch 7 Ch 8 Ch 9 Ch 10 1 1 1 1 5 Ch 11 Ch 12 Ch 13 Ch 14 Ch 15 Ch 16 Totals 1 17 12 15 13 17 5 3 4 j

5 2 3 2 1

2 1 2 1 1 2

3 2

1 2 2

2 1 1

1 1 1 1 2

1 1 3 4

2 1

3 1 2

1 1 2 1 1 1

1 J, K, L, M,

1 N, O, P, Q R S, T, U, V W, X, Y Z

Others

a, b, c, d, e

f, g, h, i

Others:

A Baptised. (decisive moment, beginning of mission, sense of expectation and anxiety?) B Heard God. (confirmation, sense of certainty, on the right path?) C Tempted in desert. (anxiety, exhaustion, self-doubt, uncertainty?) D Moved with compassion and heals. E Appoints the Twelve. (Satisfaction, expectation?) F Rebuffs own family. G Angry in synagogue. H Asleep in boat.

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I Expels mourners at Jairus house. J Prophet without honour. (disappointment, frustration?) K Feeding 5,000. (compassion, exhaustion?) L Sends out disciples. (organizes, advises, encourages) M Walking on water. (reassures disciples) N Feeding 4,000. (compassion, exhaustion) O And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, Why does this generation seek a sign? P Do you not perceive, neither understand? (frustration, disappointment?) Q Jesus anger at Peter for failing to understand. R Transfiguration. (disciples incomprehension) S Moved with indignation over treatment of children. T Disciples argue over status. (Frustration, disappointment, anger?) U Loved the rich young man. V Jesus reassures disciples. W Organises the donkey for transport. X Hungry. Y Overthrows the money changers tables and shouts. Z Sat down and observed Temple treasury. a Is anointed by woman and argues with disciples. b Organizes Passover meal. c Arrested. d My soul is exceedingly sorrowful. 2

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e Are you the Christ? I am. f Jesus doesnt reply to Pilate. g Simon helps with the carrying the cross. (Jesus is exhausted and weak) h Cry from the cross. (physical and mental exhaustion?) i Jesus dies. j Jesus is risen.

The Others might usefully be grouped together to give an indication of Jesus state of mind:

1. Anger/frustration with the disciples: P, Q, R, S, T, a. 2. Anger/frustration with others: F, G, I, J, O, Y. 3. Compassion, love, reassurance: D, K, M, N, U, V. 4. Jesus under pressure/inner turmoil: c, d, e, f, g, h, i. 5. Plans and organises: A, B, E, W, b, 6. He sleeps: H. He is hungry: X. He sits and observes: Z.

Conclusion If one looks at the above statistics one can clearly see that Jesus is motivated by Gods love. In touching, healing, preaching and teaching he is manifesting the Kingdom, Gods love in the here and now. Mat 11:4-5 Jesus answered, "Go and tell John what you have heard and seen. The blind are now able to see, and the lame can walk. People with leprosy are being healed, and the deaf can hear. The dead are raised to life, and the poor are hearing the good news. And he ultimately dies to proclaim Gods love. 3