Analysis Of The Gospel According To St Mark

The Gospel According to St. Mark serves to tell a narrative about Jesus’ life and the many interactions he has with both his followers and opposition. Through the various encounters involving Jesus and his disciples, the reader is presented a portrait of both based on their developing relationship. Given the characterizations included to depict Jesus and his disciples, they serve to suggest a strained, yet curable relationship between God and humanity, as God can only have so much pity on humanity before having to set forth proper judgement. Throughout the narrative, Mark makes every effort to portray Jesus as the “one more powerful” who is possessed by the spirit of God. There are various stories told within the text that suggest how “powerful”

In this example, the obliviousness and ignorance of the disciples is portrayed based on their interaction with Jesus, as well as the glaring disconnect between the two. Mark’s portraits of both Jesus and his disciples culminate to provide the contemporary reader a sense of clarity in regard to the question of God and the meaning of being human. Given the growing disconnect that occurs between Jesus and his disciples as the narrative develops, it suggests the misunderstanding and fearfulness behind the relationship between humans and God in contemporary life today. This is exemplified when Jesus foretells his death and resurrection to the disciples a second time. Mark reveals the disciples’ disconnect from Jesus by claiming, “But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him.” (9.30). In particular, the relationship between Jesus and his disciples can be interpreted as the relationship between humans and God in contemporary life today. Nonetheless, there is also a sense of compassion and concern for the well-being of humanity that is portrayed through the actions of Jesus out of his own pity. One example of this is when he walks on the water in order to save the disciples from the harsh winds, while they are