Mark shows that Christ's ministry of service will eventually lead to a ministry of suffering. The religious leaders begin to have controversies with Jesus, simply because of who He is and what He does.
- Controversy 1: Jesus Has the Power to Forgive Sin (2:1-12)
- Controversy 2: Jesus Has Compassion on the Worst of Sinners (2:13-17)
- Controversy 3: Jesus' Presence is Better (2:18-22)
- Controversy 4: Jesus' Priority is to Care for Others (2:23-3:6)
