Title: Mark – a Man of Growth
Text: II Timothy 4:11
An early disciple….
- Barnabas was his cousin – Colossians 4:10
- Had seen the power of God displayed and discussed – Acts 12:12
Missionary effort
- Barnabas believed in Mark – Acts 12:25, Acts 15:39
- Mark leaves Paul and Barnabas – Acts 13:13
- What happened?
- Culture shock?
- Homesick?
- Family responsibilities? (Acts 12:12 – no father mentioned)
- It bothered Paul – Acts 15:37-39; Matthew 8:19-22
The rest of the story?
- Gave it another try – Acts 15:37-39
- Becomes close to Peter and Paul – I Peter 5:13; Colossians 4:10; II Timothy 4:11
- Writes the book of Mark….