Up to this point in Mark's
gospel, everything has been preliminary; the ministry of John the
Baptist, sent to prepare the way of
the Lord. The baptism of Jesus, introducing Jesus to Israel
as the Lamb of God . The temptations of Jesus, preparing Him to face the
difficult tasks ahead. The theme of His preaching, concerning the coming
kingdom of God and the calling of His
disciples, who would eventually carry
on His work.
But now we begin to read of Jesus' actual ministry. The things He did and the things He taught. When people saw and heard Jesus, they immediately noticed something different. Especially in regards to His teaching, for He was "A Teacher With Authority."
But now we begin to read of Jesus' actual ministry. The things He did and the things He taught. When people saw and heard Jesus, they immediately noticed something different. Especially in regards to His teaching, for He was "A Teacher With Authority."
