The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Message: The Second Evangelist
Time: Mark's personal connection with Peter gave him the source material for this book. This book was composed probably between AD 57 and AD 59. It's a book that is on the move, leading to the cross. 39 times is the word immediately used. Mark reveals Jesus as God's servant, reaching into the lives of people and effecting physical and circumstantial change.
What the Lord is Saying:
I continue to follow the Tabletalk reading plan, although slowly since I started getting them in 2013. Mark was studied throughout 2016 and so I still play catch up. But, I enjoy taking my time as well.
Gospel refers to good news and more specifically, the good news of Jesus Christ, the way of salvation. Mark does not speak of Jesus' early life, but is focused on Jesus' life on the road to the cross and resurrection.
MacLaren touches on the history of this word gospel. It is used in speaking of the Gospel of the Kingdom as much as it is used in reference to the Gospel of the King. Paul may have originated the term as it is found mostly in his writings. It is not in John's gospel, nor Luke, twice in Acts. John instead uses terms like "the witness," "the truth" or "the message" in some ways conveying the same idea. James, Jude, nor Hebrews uses it, and 3 times by Peter.
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God on earth is the good news of the establishment on earth of the rule of God in the hearts and lives of men. But, expounding further, what is this good news and what in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection constitutes good news. Martyrs are not new to history. Good news does not seem to simply be these 3 events (life, death, and resurrection), but rather it is the journey of Jesus and how he came about to die for sinners that constitute the good news.
Yet, the message of Jesus, as presented here and in the gospels and epistles is not one distinctly of Jesus, but there is a synchronized message of Jesus and Father of God. Everywhere Jesus is, God is as well. Their relationship is what is seen. Thus, it is not simply the gospel of Jesus, but the gospel of the glory of God. This salvation meaning is to know that God cares for me and loves me to such a degree that he would send His Son to live for me, to die for me, in order that I might be delivered from the bonds and death of sin. And everywhere the response to this is clearly seen as we drop everything to consecrate our lives in service to Him.
Everywhere this message is put forth, their is a response from people. Not everyone turns and runs to him. There is an expression of faith in him that shines.
It is not simply a retelling of a man, Jesus Christ, but he is the Son of God. Thus, this is an account that demands respect.
There is no other message. There is not a second gospel or second message. This is it and all other messages are counterfeit attempts to get to God, for this message is the only one that speaks of a man dying for our sins. This is a message for everyone, Jews and Gentiles, all people.
Promise: Here is the proclamation that Jesus is the Son of God, the chief cornerstone and ambassador of God moving on earth to life and dying for the sins of mankind, and living in the hearts and lives of people that call upon him and have faith in him.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for Mark and his ministry and his book. Thank you that 2000 years later I can read of it and it can minister to me and those near me. Help me through it. Help me to remain consistent in studying it and bring people to know you through it. Help me to understand who you are as I read it, examining carefully the message.
Gospel refers to good news and more specifically, the good news of Jesus Christ, the way of salvation. Mark does not speak of Jesus' early life, but is focused on Jesus' life on the road to the cross and resurrection.
MacLaren touches on the history of this word gospel. It is used in speaking of the Gospel of the Kingdom as much as it is used in reference to the Gospel of the King. Paul may have originated the term as it is found mostly in his writings. It is not in John's gospel, nor Luke, twice in Acts. John instead uses terms like "the witness," "the truth" or "the message" in some ways conveying the same idea. James, Jude, nor Hebrews uses it, and 3 times by Peter.
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God on earth is the good news of the establishment on earth of the rule of God in the hearts and lives of men. But, expounding further, what is this good news and what in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection constitutes good news. Martyrs are not new to history. Good news does not seem to simply be these 3 events (life, death, and resurrection), but rather it is the journey of Jesus and how he came about to die for sinners that constitute the good news.
Yet, the message of Jesus, as presented here and in the gospels and epistles is not one distinctly of Jesus, but there is a synchronized message of Jesus and Father of God. Everywhere Jesus is, God is as well. Their relationship is what is seen. Thus, it is not simply the gospel of Jesus, but the gospel of the glory of God. This salvation meaning is to know that God cares for me and loves me to such a degree that he would send His Son to live for me, to die for me, in order that I might be delivered from the bonds and death of sin. And everywhere the response to this is clearly seen as we drop everything to consecrate our lives in service to Him.
Everywhere this message is put forth, their is a response from people. Not everyone turns and runs to him. There is an expression of faith in him that shines.
It is not simply a retelling of a man, Jesus Christ, but he is the Son of God. Thus, this is an account that demands respect.
There is no other message. There is not a second gospel or second message. This is it and all other messages are counterfeit attempts to get to God, for this message is the only one that speaks of a man dying for our sins. This is a message for everyone, Jews and Gentiles, all people.
Promise: Here is the proclamation that Jesus is the Son of God, the chief cornerstone and ambassador of God moving on earth to life and dying for the sins of mankind, and living in the hearts and lives of people that call upon him and have faith in him.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for Mark and his ministry and his book. Thank you that 2000 years later I can read of it and it can minister to me and those near me. Help me through it. Help me to remain consistent in studying it and bring people to know you through it. Help me to understand who you are as I read it, examining carefully the message.
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