Jesus' Journeys in the Gospel of Mark
Mark 1–16 · c. AD 28–30
From the baptism in the Jordan to the cross in Jerusalem – Mark's account of Jesus' way through Galilee, Gentile lands and down to Jerusalem (Mark 1–16).
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Jesus’ Journeys in the Gospel of Mark
Mark 1–16 · c. AD 28–30
From the baptism in the Jordan to the cross in Jerusalem – Mark's account of Jesus' way through Galilee, Gentile lands and down to Jerusalem (Mark 1–16).
Trip stops (26)
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The Jordan River
Mark 1:9-11
Jesus is baptised by John. The heavens open, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the voice of God is heard.
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The Judean wilderness
Mark 1:12-13
The Spirit drives Jesus out into the wilderness, where he is tempted by Satan for forty days. The angels minister to him.
3
Capernaum
Mark 1:21-34
Jesus' home base in Galilee. He teaches in the synagogue, casts out an unclean spirit, and heals Peter's mother-in-law and many who are sick.
4
Tour of Galilee
Mark 1:35-39
Jesus goes out to the other towns of Galilee to preach and cast out demons. "That is why I came out."
5
Capernaum (the paralysed man)
Mark 2:1-12
Four men lower a paralysed man through the roof. Jesus forgives his sins and heals him – to the scribes' indignation.
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The lakeshore (the call of Levi)
Mark 2:13-17
Jesus calls the tax collector Levi from his booth and eats with sinners and tax collectors. "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
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Region of the Gerasenes
Mark 5:1-20
The east side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus heals the possessed man and sends the demons into a herd of pigs.
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Capernaum (Jairus' daughter)
Mark 5:21-43
Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, pleads with Jesus. The woman with the bleeding touches his cloak. "Talitha cumi" – the girl is raised.
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Nazareth
Mark 6:1-6
Jesus preaches in his home town but meets unbelief. "A prophet is not without honour, except in his own country."
10
A desert place near Bethsaida
Mark 6:30-44
The feeding of the five thousand with five loaves and two fish. Twelve baskets are left over.
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Gennesaret
Mark 6:53-56
Jesus and the disciples land on the shore at Gennesaret. People bring the sick from the whole region, and all who touch his cloak are healed.
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Region of Tyre
Mark 7:24-30
Gentile land. The Syrophoenician woman pleads for her daughter and answers Jesus with the words about the dogs eating the crumbs under the table.
13
Sidon
Mark 7:31
Jesus travels on north to Sidon – the furthest point from Jerusalem in the whole Gospel.
14
Decapolis
Mark 7:31-37
Back through the Decapolis. Jesus heals a deaf man with a sigh and the word "Ephphatha" – be opened.
15
Dalmanutha
Mark 8:10-13
The west side of the lake. The Pharisees demand a sign from heaven. Jesus sighs and refuses.
16
Bethsaida (the blind man)
Mark 8:22-26
Jesus heals a blind man in two stages – first he sees people "as trees, walking", then clearly.
17
Caesarea Philippi
Mark 8:27-30
The turning point. Peter confesses: "You are the Christ." Jesus tells them to say nothing and speaks of his suffering for the first time.
18
A high mountain (the Transfiguration)
Mark 9:2-13
The Transfiguration on the mountain – traditionally Hermon. Jesus is transfigured; Moses and Elijah appear. "Listen to him!"
19
Capernaum (who is the greatest?)
Mark 9:33-37
The disciples argue about who is the greatest. Jesus sets a child among them: "Whoever receives such a child receives me."
20
Judea and beyond the Jordan
Mark 10:1
Jesus leaves Galilee and begins the journey to Jerusalem – down through Perea, east of the Jordan.
21
Jericho
Mark 10:46-52
Blind Bartimaeus cries out from the roadside: "Son of David, have mercy on me!" His faith makes him well, and he follows Jesus on the way.
22
Bethphage and Bethany
Mark 11:1-11
The Mount of Olives. Jesus sends two disciples for the colt. Palm Sunday – the crowd shouts "Hosanna!" He rides into Jerusalem.
23
Jerusalem – the temple
Mark 11:15-19
Jesus cleanses the temple and overturns the tables of the money changers. "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations."
24
Gethsemane
Mark 14:32-42
"Abba, Father, all things are possible for you – take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." Jesus is arrested.
25
Golgotha, Jerusalem
Mark 15:22-39
The place of the skull. Jesus is crucified between two robbers. The curtain is torn. The centurion says: "Truly this man was the Son of God."
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The empty tomb
Mark 16:1-8
The women come with spices on Sunday morning. The stone has been rolled away. "He is risen; he is not here." They flee, trembling and astonished.