The title for Jesus, “Son of God” isn’t used often in the gospel of Mark. It is used in the title of the book (Mark 1:1) and by the Roman Centurion at the crucifixion (end of the book, Mark 15:39). Other than that, it is used twice by demons and once by the High Priest (at the trial). At the Transfiguration (Mark 9:7) the voice of God implies it.
🔹 1. Mark 1:1
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
This is the title verse of the Gospel and introduces Jesus as the Son of God.
🔹 2. Mark 3:11
“Whenever the impure spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, ‘You are the Son of God.’”
Here, unclean spirits recognize Jesus’ divine identity.
🔹 3. Mark 5:7
“[The demon-possessed man] shouted at the top of his voice, ‘What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?’”
This is another recognition by a demon, using a variation of the title.
🔹 4. Mark 9:7 (Implied)
“Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: ‘This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!’”
At the Transfiguration, God affirms Jesus as His Son (though not with the full phrase “Son of God”).
🔹 5. Mark 14:61-62
High Priest: “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Jesus: “I am…”
This is during Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin. “Son of the Blessed One” is a Jewish equivalent for “Son of God,” avoiding direct use of the word “God.”
🔹 6. Mark 15:39
“And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’”
This climactic moment comes at Jesus’ crucifixion — a Gentile recognizes His divine sonship.
