Die implikasie van die diakonia van Jesus in woord�?en daadverkondiging in die Markusevangelie : 'n eksegetiese studie

[摘要] Many Christians, including Christian leaders, are spiritually blind. They do not understand the purpose and implication of Jesus' Coming for each of His followers. So often Christians seek self-interest and their own honour and are not in the least concerned about their fellow believers and fellow man. They do not live up to God's purpose with them. The main research problem of this study is: What is the implication of the slakovia of Jesus in word and deed proclamation in the Gospel of Mark? The main objective of this study is to determine what the implication is of the slakovia of Jesus in word- and deed proclamation in the Gospel of Mark. The specific question posed. in Chapter 2 is the following: What research has been done with reference to the implication of the slakovia of Jesus in word and deedproclamation in the Gospel of Mark? Research has shown that the disciples areportrayed negatively in the Gospel of Mark. Researchers offer different explanations forthis negative portrayal of the disciples. There is concensus among researchers that thisspecific portrayal of the disciples should be explained from the angle of Christology anddiscipleship. This study examines the negative portrayal of the disciples focusing on the slakovia of Jesus and the discipleship of His followers. The intention is to propose an answer to the calling of each follower in the missionary church. Research has furthershown that discipleship is not limited to the twelve disciples only, but includes all followers of Jesus. The specific question posed in Chapter 3 is the following: What is the relevance of the socio-historic and literary context of the Gospel of Mark for this study regarding the implication of the slakovia of Jesus in word and deed proclamation in the Gospel of Mark? The socio-historic context indicates that the adressees of the Gospel of Mark probably suffered persecution. The relevance of the socio-historic context can be read from the fact that the author of the Gospel of Mark encourages the adressees in their unique situation(s) en guides them on their response as followers. This correspondswith Jesus' discipleship calling to bear one's own cross. From the literary context it becomes clear that the central discipleship section in Mark 8:27-10:52 forms a structuralunit in the Gospel of Mark. Christology and discipleship are central themes in Mark 8:27-10:52. These two themes are directly related to the implication of the slakovia of Jesus in word- and deed proclamation in the Gospel of Mark? The literary context also showsthat the Gospel of Mark is a dramatic, apocalyptic, eschatologic narrative that is also a biography. As a biography of Jesus, the Gospel of Mark focuses on Jesus as Subjectwho serves, but also on his disciples who must deny themselves and serve God. The specific question posed in Chapter 4 is the following: What is the relevance of therevelation-historic context of the Son of man enunciations in Mark 8:27-10:52 for theimplication of the slakovia of Jesus in word and deed proclamation in the Gospel ofMark? In Chapter 4 it is shown that the Son of man enunciations should be understoodwithin the revelation-historical relation between the Old and the New Testament. Jesus proclaims Himself, amongst other titles in the Gospel of Mark as the Son of man. TheSon of man is a glorious and kingly figure (cf Dan 7:13 & 14), .but also a humble figurewho suffers (cf Isaiah Jes 40-55; Sagaria; the Psalms). It is further more important torealize that there is a relationship between the Messiah and His servants in the OldTestament and the Son of man and his followers in the Gospel of Mark. The specific question, posed in Chapter 5 is the following: What is the implication of the slakovia of Jesus in word and deed proclamation in the Gospel of Mark? It is shown from Mark 8:27-9:1 that the slakovia of Jesus has redemptive, discipleship, as well asjudgemental implication. Following Jesus means to serve Him as believer and savedperson. Following Jesus is to serve Jesus and God with the same attitude as Jesus served His Father and people. It is shown from Mark 9:30-37 that humble and loving service is necessary between leaders and all followers. This service should be specifically aimed at the least ones in the community of faith. Humble service towards one another and the least ones is not degraded. It is extremely important work because it is at the same time service towards Jesus and God. At the feet of the least in church and society we receive the most humble Servant and our Supreme God, the most important of all. It is shown from Mark 10:32-45 that selfish behaviour and pride among leaders must be replaced with a humble attitude and submission to God, fellow believers and fellow man. This discipleship has its origin in the reconciliatory work of Jesus. It is shown from Mark 10:46-52 that Jesus sent people to the outsiders and sufferers along the road to call them to Him. His aim is to save them that they may join and serve Him and others. In Chapter 6 this study reaches its conclusion. God had according to the Gospel of Marka specific purpose with the slakovia of Jesus in word and deed proclamation. ThroughHis word proclamation Jesus reveals the will of His Father who sent Him to earth. Thismessage of the Kingdom of God is a message of hope. Through His deed proclamation Jesus brings salvation to many people. The life of Jesus was a life of humble, sacrificing and loving service. His service makes their service possible. He calls all His followers to serve God until! He comes again. Every believer is a follower of Jesus and part of the missionary church as fishers of men. Each believer is sent out in the world with the sacrificing love of Jesus to serve God, fellow believers, his fellow man especially theleast ones and those who suffer. Leaders and followers should live according to thesame principle: Follow Jesus by serving God and your fellow man. Every follower is aservant not only at the feet of the least ones and those who suffer, but also at the feet ofthe greatest Servant and our Supreme God.

[发布机构] North-West University