Mark will begin his Gospel with a bold confession.
Jesus is the Son of God. For him this is Gospel, good news. In accordance with
God’s past promises in the Old Testament. Mark will quote from Malachi and Isaiah
to show that John the Baptist is the forerunner of the Messiah. He prepared the
way for Jesus by calling the people to repent, confess their sins, and be
baptized. In his preaching, John witnessed to Jesus as one greater than he and
as the one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit.
Mark announces his book as a “gospel.” It is not a
history, nor a biography, but good news for people who look for deliverance
from win.. What is the Gospel? It is Jesus Christ, Son of God. He is the best
thing that ever happened or can happen to the human race. Why? Because he is
the “Son of God.” This is not a conclusion which is reached at the end of the
story. It is a thesis which will be demonstrated in the course of the entire
story.[1]
Almighty and
everlasting God whose will it is to restore all things to your beloved Son,
whom you anointed priest forever and king of all creation: Grant that all
people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united under the
glorious and gentle rule of your Son.[2]
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