An Introduction to Mark

Sermon Text: Mark 1:1-8

Mark gives an account of Jesus that is different to other accounts providing insights into Jesus character which other Gospels do not provide. These details help to dismiss the incorrect ‘effeminate’ picture which we see in so many historical depictions of Him.

It is well regarded that the Gospel of Mark is written by John Mark, who has the infamy of being the cause of the division between Paul and Barnabas in Acts. Paul refused to take Mark on a journey because He had left them while they were in Pamphylia (Acts 15). What we see later is the reconciliation between Paul and Mark, showing us the picture of reconciliation which is the heart of the Gospel call.

The main message of Mark is of the servant-hood of Christ. Throughout the record the roles of Mark and Peter is minimized, most likely to raise up Christ and His work. And finally Mark wraps up his Gospel with the exhortation to continue the work of preaching the Gospel throughout the whole world.

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