{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Gospel of Mark | Dr. Stephen Conley","description":"The Author of Mark\u2019s Gospel  The human author of this Gospel is John Mark. This was validated by several early church fathers, including Papias in 120 A.D. He served with the Apostle Paul and became a useful servant of Christ. He was also a prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of the Apostle Peter and drew his Gospel account primarily from him.  &amp;nbsp; The Audience of Mark\u2019s Gospel  The Gospel of Mark was most likely written between A.D. 60-70, during the reign of Roman Emperor Nero. The Gospel of Mark was written to Gentile Christians in Rome who were enduring persecution for their faith and identity in Christ.  &amp;nbsp; The Arrangement of Mark\u2019s Gospel  The Gospel of Mark can be divided up into two parts: The Identity of Jesus and the Mission of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark points us to Christ\u2019s authority and service  &amp;nbsp; The Aim of Mark\u2019s Gospel  The ultimate purpose and theme of Mark is to present and defend Jesus\u2019 call to discipleship. As disciples of Christ, we are called into a relationship with Christ that compels us to follow Him and be shaped by Him.&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Raintree Community Church","author_url":"http:\/\/raintreechurch.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/17761760\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/94764329"}