The End of the Story
The gospel of Mark is unique in that, at the end of the narrative, a controversial portion of Scripture exists. In fact, Mark 16:9–20 is one of the most controversial passages in all of Scripture. But not in terms of the truth, because what is written there is true, but whether it is part of Mark’s original writing. In this brief series, Pastor Tom will help us, as Christians, understand not only what this passage means but also how this text of Scripture found its way into the Bible and whether we should consider it part of the original text. Join Tom Pennington as he concludes his study in the gospel of Mark with The End of the Story.
Part 1
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the end of the gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 16:9–20. If you take your copy of God’s Word and look at these particular verses, you’ll notice a marginal note or footnote that highlights this issue. But as we’ll discover together in this series, there are several biblical and historical arguments that suggest these verses aren’t part of Mark’s original autograph.
Part 2
Although the Gospel of Mark ends abruptly, it is really a fitting end to a rapid-paced gospel that tells the story of the good news of Jesus Christ. Through the help of the apostle Peter, Mark records the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the fact that He came into this world, not to be served but to serve and give His life a ransom for many.