Thematic Bible

Themes in Mark 1

AMP

Themes in Mark 1

Mark 1:1 (show verse)

The beginning of the [facts regarding the] good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Gospel » Called » Gospel of jesus Christ
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

Mark 1:2 (show verse)

As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah:

“Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You,
Who will prepare Your way—

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, the messenger of the covenant
John » Mission of
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
Messenger » Figurative

Mark 1:3 (show verse)

A voice of one shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,

Make His paths straight!’”

John » Mission of
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one’s old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
John » Mission of
John » Ministry of
John » Lives in the desert
John's » Baptism
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of john the baptist's
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Salvation » Conditions of

Mark 1:5 (show verse)

And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.

Baptism » John's
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Converts of john the baptist
John » Mission of
John » His influence upon the public mind
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
Jordan » John the baptist immerses in
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Baptism of multitudes by john the baptist
Sin » Examples of personal » Converts of john the baptist

Mark 1:6 (show verse)

John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a [wide] leather band around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.

Camel » Hair of, made into cloth
Honey » Was eaten » With locusts
John » Mission of
John » Affected probably by the doctrines of the stoics
Leather » Called "skin,"
Locusts » Used as food

Mark 1:7 (show verse)

And he was preaching, saying, “After me comes He who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, and I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the straps of His sandals [even as His slave].

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Humility » Instances of » John the baptist
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
Shoe » Thong of

Mark 1:8 (show verse)

As for me, I baptized you [who came to me] with water [only]; but He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit.”

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with

Mark 1:9 (show verse)

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Baptized
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Is immersed by john in the jordan river
John » Baptizes jesus
Jordan » John the baptist immerses jesus in
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ

Mark 1:10 (show verse)

Immediately coming up out of the water, he (John) saw the heavens torn open, and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him (Jesus);

Baptism » John's
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Is immersed by john in the jordan river
John » Baptizes jesus
Vision » Of john the baptist » At the immersion of jesus

Mark 1:11 (show verse)

and a voice came out of heaven saying: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!”

Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Is immersed by john in the jordan river
John » Baptizes jesus
Son » Beloved

Mark 1:12 (show verse)

Immediately the [Holy] Spirit forced Him out into the wilderness.

Fasting » During forty days » Jesus
Jesus Christ » Temptation of
Jesus Christ » History of » Temptation of (in the desert of judaea)
Wilderness » Jesus' temptation in

Mark 1:13 (show verse)

He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted [to do evil] by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered continually to Him.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Ministers to jesus after the temptation
Animals » Homes of
Beasts » Described as » By nature wild, &c
Deserts » Infested with wild beasts
Fasting » During forty days » Jesus
Jesus Christ » Temptation of
Jesus Christ » History of » Temptation of (in the desert of judaea)
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the devil
Wilderness » Jesus' temptation in

Mark 1:14 (show verse)

Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God,

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Teaching and miracles of jesus in
The gospel » Preached by Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to galilee
Kingdom » Preaching of
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Preaching » The gospel of the kingdom of God, the subject of Christ's
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of

Mark 1:15 (show verse)

and saying, “The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good news [regarding salvation].”

Belief » Believing the gospel
Faith » In Christ is » Accompanied by repentance
Faith » The objects of, are » The gospel
Fulness » Of time
The gospel » Foretold
The gospel » Must be believed
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of john the baptist's
Preaching » The gospel of the kingdom of God, the subject of Christ's
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of Christ's
Repentance » Repenting
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Repentance » Preached » By Christ
Repentance » The burden of the preaching » Of jesus
Time » Of the spirit delay in use of » Divisions
Time » All God's purposes fulfilled in due time

Mark 1:16 (show verse)

As Jesus was walking by the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon [Peter] and Simon’s brother, Andrew, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.

Andrew » Call of
Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Fishermen » Certain apostles
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Obedience » Instances of » Simon and andrew
Peter » Call of
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john

Mark 1:17 (show verse)

And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”

Apostles » Call of to special work
Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
divine Call » Of the apostles » Call of to special work
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
Christian ministers » Called » Fishers of men
Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Following » The reward for following jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Leaders » Apostles » Call of to special work
Obedience » Instances of » Simon and andrew
Peter » Call of
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Shoes » Loosing of, for another a degrading office
Titles and names of ministers » Fishers of men

Mark 1:18 (show verse)

Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Self-sacrificing
Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Peter and andrew
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Obedience » Instances of » Simon and andrew
Peter » Call of
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Self-sacrificing
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Peter and andrew

Mark 1:19 (show verse)

Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending and cleaning the nets.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » James and john
Fishermen » Certain apostles
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Called to be an apostle
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Obedience » Instances of » John and james
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john

Mark 1:20 (show verse)

Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].

Apostles » Call of to special work
divine Call » Of the apostles » Call of to special work
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » James and john
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Called to be an apostle
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Leaders » Apostles » Call of to special work
Obedience » Instances of » John and james
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Servants » Divided into » Hired
Zebedee » Father of james and john (nicknamed "boanerges")

Mark 1:21 (show verse)

They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Synagogues » Attendance upon

Mark 1:22 (show verse)

They were completely amazed at His teaching; because He was teaching them as one having [God-given] authority, and not as the scribes.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Scribes » Modern » Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ

Mark 1:23 (show verse)

Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Demons » Testify to the divinity of jesus
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out

Mark 1:24 (show verse)

saying, “What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
Christ » Denial of » Devils confess
Demons » Testify to the divinity of jesus
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Devils » Confess Christ
Discernment » Satanic
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy one of God
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Names » Of Christ » Holy one of God
Nazareth » Jesus from
Satanic » Discernment

Mark 1:25 (show verse)

Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet (muzzled, silenced), and come out of him!”

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out

Mark 1:26 (show verse)

The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue
Demons » Cast out of men
Demons » The man in the synagogue
Devils » Cast out
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac in the synagogue
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)

Mark 1:27 (show verse)

They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”

Authority » Of Christ
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
Jesus The Prophet » Mighty in deed and word
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
Dominion » Christ's » Over nature
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Mighty in deed and word
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Authoritative

Mark 1:28 (show verse)

Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere throughout the district surrounding Galilee.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (at capernaum)

Mark 1:29 (show verse)

And immediately they left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John.

Andrew » General references to
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the healing of peter's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Peter » His mother-in-law healed
Son-in-law » Faithful, peter

Mark 1:30 (show verse)

Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they told Him about her.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Fever
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The healing of peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Mother-in-law » Peter's, healed by jesus
Peter » His mother-in-law healed
Son-in-law » Faithful, peter
Telling jesus » Sicknesses

Mark 1:31 (show verse)

Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Peter's mother-in-law healed
Immediate » Cures
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The healing of peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of Christ » Peter's mother-in-law healed
Mother-in-law » Peter's, healed by jesus
Sickness » Christ healed » Being present

Mark 1:32 (show verse)

Now when evening came, after the sun had set [and the Sabbath Day had ended, in a steady stream] they were bringing to Him all who were sick and those who were under the power of demons,

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
The sun » The jews » Commenced their evening with the setting of

Mark 1:33 (show verse)

until the whole city had gathered together at the door.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him

Mark 1:34 (show verse)

And Jesus healed many who were suffering with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him [recognizing Him as the Son of God].

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Demons » Cast out of men
Devils » Cast out
Discernment » Satanic
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Not particularly described
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals diseases in galilee
the Miracles of Christ » Many and divers diseases healed
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)
Satanic » Discernment

Mark 1:35 (show verse)

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Morning devotions
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Of jesus
Diligence » Christ, an example
Diligence » Jesus an example of
Early rising » Christ set an example of
Early rising » For devotions » Of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Prayer » Jesus
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
Prayer » Before daylight
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Morning devotions

Mark 1:36 (show verse)

Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Intrusion upon
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Peter » An evangelist

Mark 1:37 (show verse)

and they found Him and said, “Everybody is looking for You!”

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Sought » Examples of men seeking Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Peter » An evangelist
Seeking Christ » Attraction, divine » Examples of men seeking Christ

Mark 1:38 (show verse)

He replied, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came [from the Father].”

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in
Symbols and similitudes » The tearing of the curtain in the temple

Mark 1:39 (show verse)

So He went throughout Galilee, preaching [the gospel] in their synagogues and casting out demons.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Galilee » Christ » Preached throughout
Jesus Christ » History of » Preaches throughout galilee
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in
Synagogues » Christ often » Preached and taught in

Mark 1:40 (show verse)

And a leper came to Him, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, saying, “If You are willing, You are able to make me clean.”

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Healed » By jesus
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Mark 1:41 (show verse)

Moved with compassion [for his suffering], Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Cleansing the leper
Christ » Compassion of » For the leper
Compassion » Of Christ » For the leper
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Diseased
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Healed » By jesus
Miracles » Of Christ » Cleansing the leper
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Mark 1:42 (show verse)

The leprosy left him immediately and he was cleansed [completely healed and restored to health].

Mark 1:43 (show verse)

And Jesus [deeply moved] admonished him sternly and sent him away immediately,

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Mark 1:44 (show verse)

saying to him, “See that you tell no one anything [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as proof to them [that you are really healed].”

Mark 1:45 (show verse)

But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news [of his healing], to such an extent that Jesus could no longer openly enter a city [where He was known], but stayed out in the unpopulated places; yet people were still coming to Him from everywhere.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of the leper whom jesus healed, and ordered him not to proclaim the fact
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Religious zeal » Instances of » The restored leper
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Zeal » Evil » Unwise