The Good News About Jesus | The Book of Mark

How many people identify as Christian? In the U. S. the number is estimated around 235 million, and worldwide it’s 2.3 billion. But of these many people, how many truly understand who Jesus is? The gospel of Mark was written to answer that question both for people in the ancient world, and for us today. In this introductory message on the book of Mark, we will consider how Mark unfolds this theme, and what it means for us today.I. What Kind of Book Is the Gospel of Mark? A. It is very early B. It is true C. It is structured D. It is personalII. What Does the Gospel of Mark Teach? III. What Can We Expect from the Gospel of Mark A. To be confronted by the person of Jesus B. To consider the primary work of Jesus C. To be taught what it means to be a follower of Jesus