Mark 1 Part 1

Mark 1 Part 1 Ian and Brent begin a new series on the gospel of Mark beginning with chapter 1:1-13. How does Mark allude back to the creation account in Genesis and why is Jesus a new Adam and Joshua? (0:35) What is a gospel? (1:00) Who was Mark? (2:10) The date of the gospel.  Possibly the earliest gospel? (8:40) How Mark’s gospel picks up the whole Old Testament; (10:35) The title ‘Christ’; (12:50) Who was John the Baptist? (15:15) The significance of the Jordan River; (16:30) Jesus as a new creation.  Echoes of Genesis 1; (18:10) More Genesis creation allusions; (20:20) Jesus a new Joshua;  (23:30) Jesus the new Adam; (25:15) The Kingdom of God; (27:30) Positive thinking about the future and the church; (28:20) The 7 mountains mandate and how it conflicts with the gospel.   Links mentioned in this episode: Palmerston North - Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast