Comprehensive Notes on Matthew and Mark's Account of Jesus' Life
Mark's Timeline of Jesus' Life
Early Ministry in Galilee
Preaching of John the Baptist: John the Baptist's ministry prepares the way for Jesus.
Baptism of Jesus: Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River.
The Temptations: Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.
Calling of Andrew, John, James, Peter: Jesus calls his first disciples.
Beginning of Galilee Ministry: Jesus starts his public ministry in Galilee.
Cure of a Demoniac: Jesus casts out a demon in Capernaum, identified as "Holy one of God".
Cure of Simon’s mom-in-law: Jesus heals Simon Peter's mother-in-law.
Other Healings: Many other healings performed by Jesus.
Jesus Leaves Capernaum: Jesus departs from Capernaum to preach elsewhere.
Cleansing of a Leper: Jesus cleanses a leper, instructing him to show himself to the priest.
Healing of Paralytic: Jesus heals a paralytic, which leads to conflict with the Pharisees; this miracle also brings enemies to Jesus.
Call of Levi: Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him.
Question of Fasting: Jesus addresses questions about fasting, saying wedding guests don't fast while the bridegroom is with them.
Picking Grain on Sabbath: Jesus' disciples pick grain on the Sabbath, causing controversy with the Pharisees.
Healing the Man with the Withered Hand: Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, further provoking the Pharisees.
Many Other Healings: Jesus continues to perform many other healings.
Parables and Miracles
Mission of 12: Jesus sends out the twelve apostles.
Blasphemy of Scribes: The scribes accuse Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul.
Jesus and his family: Jesus states that whoever does God's will is his family.
Parable of Sower: Jesus teaches through the parable of the sower.
Purpose of Parables: Jesus explains the purpose of parables.
Parable of Lamp: Jesus tells the parable of the lamp, not meant to be hidden.
Seed Grows: Jesus tells the parable of the seed that grows by itself (blade, ear, full grain).
Parable of the Mustard Seed: Jesus tells the parable of the mustard seed.
Calming of a storm at sea: Another great miracle of Jesus.
The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniacs: Jesus heals demon-possessed men in the region of Gadara, with the demons cast into a herd of pigs.
Jairus’s Daughter: Jesus raises Jairus's daughter from the dead (Talitha Kaum).
Healing the woman with a flow of blood: Jesus heals the woman by only touching the tassel.
Later Ministry and Passion Predictions
Rejection of Nazareth: Jesus is rejected in his hometown.
Mission of Twelve: This confirms that the twelve were sent in pairs.
Herod’s opinion on Jesus: Herod's perception of Jesus, influenced by the death of John the Baptist.
Return of the Twelve: The apostles return to report on their missions.
Feed 5000: Another great miracle of Jesus.
Walking on Water: Jesus walks on water.
Healing at Gennesaret: Jesus performs healings at Gennesaret.
Tradition of the Elders: The Pharisees confront Jesus about the tradition of washing hands.
Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith: Jesus heals the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman based on her faith.
Healing of Deaf Man: Jesus heals a deaf man, saying, “Ephphatha!” (Be opened!).
Feeding the 4000: Confirm another miracle when Jesus feed more than 4000 people.
Demand for a sign: The Pharisees continue to ask.
Leaven of the Pharisees: Avoid their hypocrisy.
The Blind Man of Bethsaida: Jesus heals a blind man gradually.
The Transfiguration: Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.
The coming of elijah!: Jesus explains that Elijah has already come in the person of John the Baptist.
Healing of the Demoniac: Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy, highlighting the disciples' lack of faith.
Second Prediction of Passion: Jesus again predicts his suffering and death.
Peter’s Confession: Peter declares Jesus as the Christ.
First prediction of passion: Beginning of the passion.
Conditions of discipleship: Jesus outlines the conditions of discipleship, including taking up one's cross and following him.
Teachings in Judea and Passion Week
Greatest of the kingdom of heaven: Importance of humility and service in God's kingdom.
Another Exorcist: Tolerance for other people exorcising.
Temptation to sin: Avoid temptation.
Simile of Salt: Remain useful.
Marriage and Divorce: Jesus teachings on marriage
Blessing of Children: Jesus wants everyone to get closure to him.
The Rich Man: Difficult for the rich to enter Paradise.
Third prediction of passion: Third time Jesus predicts his ressurection.
Request of James and John: Request for power.
Healing of Bartimaeus: Healing of a blind beggar.
Entry Into Jerusalem: Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Cursing of a fig tree: Jesus cursing the tree.
Cleansing of a temple: Remove the merchants from the temple.
The withered fig tree: Showing the power of Jesus.
Authority of Jesus questioned: Jesus is questioned by the Sanhedrin.
Parable of the tenants: Tenants rejecting the corner stone.
Paying taxes to emperor: Caesar or the Heaven.
Sadducees question about the resurrection: Is marriage on Paradise?
The Greatest Commandment: Love God and people.
Question about David’s son: Hypostatic nature of Christ.
Denunciation of Pharisees and scribes: Hypocrisy is bad.
The poor widow's contribution: What looks little is a great sacrifice sometimes.
End Times and Resurrection
Destruction of the temple foretold: An apocalyptic era will start.
Signs of End: The end of days.
Coming Persecution: Jesus warns about persecution.
Great tribulation: The hardships.
Coming of Son of Man: Jesus is coming back.
Lesson of Fig Tree: It is going to happen.
Need for Watchfulness: To always be ready.
Conspiracy against Jesus: The council is created.
Anointing of Bethany: Anointing before death.
Betrayal of Judas: Judas betrays Jesus with 30 silver shekels.
Preparation of Passover: The supper will come.
The Betrayer: Announcing who will make the great betrayal.
Lord’s Supper: Eat my body, dring my blood.
Peters Denial foretold: You will deny me three times.
Passion Narrative: Jesus goes to trial.
Resurrection: Jesus rises from death.
Appearance to Mary. M.: Jesus is seen by Mary.
Appearance to 2 Disciples: Meeting the disciples on a road to Emmaus.
Galilee: The disciples are sent to Galilee.
Commision of the Eleven: Making the great comission.
THE ASCENSION: End of Jesus on Earth. Bye.
Locations
Capernaum: Jesus spent most of his time here.
Caesarea Philippi: Important city.
Tyre & Sidon: Tyre and Sidon are both coastal cities of the Mediterranean sea outside of Galilee.
Nazareth: The place where Jesus grew up.
Jerusalem: Very importat city during Jesus' life.
Bethlehem: City of David.
Unnamed District of Judea Across the Jordan: Not mentionate place.
Desert of Judea: A empty land.
Galilee: Where the life happened.
Golgotha: Place of crucifixion.
Mount of Temptation: Jesus resisted Satan.
Herod's Palace: The resident of Herod.
Zebulun & Naphtali: Old testament areas where the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali lived.
Sea of Galilee: Big lake.
Territory of the Gadarenes: Area where pigs lived.
Gennesaret: A very fertile plain.
Magadan: Place near the lake of Galilee.
Bethany: Where the anointing happened near the Mt. Olives.
Mt. Tabor: The place where Jesus transfigured.
Mt of olives: Place from the last supper.