The Gospel of Mark - Intro and BackstoryAuthor: John MarkHis family home was a meeting place for the early church in Jerusalem - Acts He was a relative of Barnabas - Colossians He traveled with Paul and Barnabas for the first half of the First Missionary Journey - Acts 13He was with Peter in Rome - 1 Peter Mark wrote his Gospel in connection with Peter near the close of Peter’s life. Peter lived out the last months of his life in Rome and was eventually martyred there. Mark wrote his Gospel while in Rome with Peter, and he wrote it to portray Jesus as a powerful man, a doer a powerful deeds but also the suffering servant. His gospel calls followers of Jesus to imitate Jesus by living a cross-shaped life.  GIVE - The Listener’s Commentary is a CROWDFUNDED Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you!Give here:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give   STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up SUBSCRIBE - to receive updates and resources sent to your inbox, subscribe at https://www.listenerscommentary.com   MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visithttps://www.johnwhittaker.net