Mark 1 — Mark begins by quoting the prophets Malachi and Isaiah and then introducing John the Baptist. John the Baptist baptizes Jesus and then Jesus is led into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. Jesus arrives in Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God and then he calls his first disciples. Jesus and his disciples go into the synagogue in Capernaum and Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit. Jesus leaves the synagogue and enters Simon’s house to heal his mother-in-law. In the morning Jesus begins to preach in Galilee. A leper comes to Jesus and Jesus cleanses him.

Mark 2 — Jesus returns to Capernaum and health a paralyzed man who was lowered through a roof by his friends. Jesus tells some scribes that he has authority on earth to forgive sins. Jesus goes out beside the sea and calls Levi to follow him. Scribes and Pharisees question Jesus about eating with tax collectors and sinners. Some people ask Jesus about fasting and why his disciples do not fast. Jesus goes through the grainfields during the Sabbath and speaks to some Pharisees about being Lord of the Sabbath.

Mark 3 — Jesus enters the synagogue and heals a man with a withered hand. Jesus withdraws to the sea and a great crowd comes to him. He goes up on a mountain and calls to him his twelve apostles. Scribes come down from Jerusalem and are telling people that Jesus casts out demons by the prince of demons. Jesus responds to these accusations. He responds to a statement about his mother and brothers by saying that whoever does the will of God is his brother and sister and mother.