Mark

Who

Ascribed by early tradition to John Mark, writing down Peter's account. Anonymous in itself.

When

Generally the earliest of the four, around AD 65–70.

What it is

The shortest Gospel, and the fastest: what Jesus did, told at speed, ending at a cross and an empty tomb.

What to watch for

Nobody in it understands who He is until a Roman soldier says it at the end.

“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”Mark 8:29