# Outline of the Gospel According to Saint Mark 1\. Prologue: Preparations for the Messiah and His Forerunner (**1:1-15)** A. Preaching and Ministry of John the Baptist (1:1-8) B. Baptism of Jesus by John (1:9-11) C. Testing of Jesus by Satan (1:12-13) D. Jesus Begins to Preach the Gospel (1:14-15) 2\. Public Ministry: The Messiah\'s Secret and His Widespread Ministry (**1:16-8:30)** A. Jesus Becomes Popular and Controversial in Galilee (1:16-3:12) B. Jesus Teaches the Apostles through Words and Deeds (3:13-7:23) C. Jesus Travels to Gentile Regions (7:24-8:30) 3\. Passion Narrative: The Suffering Messiah and Passion Week Narratives (**8:31-15:47)** A. Passion Predictions and Formation of Disciples on the Way to Jerusalem (8:31-10:52) B. Jesus\' Entry into Jerusalem and His Conflict in the Temple (11:1-13:37) C. Last Supper, Trials, and Crucifixion of Jesus (14:1-15:47) 4\. Resurrection Epilogue: The Risen Messiah and Easter Narratives (**16:1-20)** A. Empty Tomb of Jesus (16:1-8) B. Resurrection Appearances and Great Commission (16:9-18) C. Jesus\' Ascension and the Spread of the Gospel (16:19-20) --- > Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, *The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament*, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010).