Mark

Mark echoes Jesus’ words that it is not the greatest, wealthiest and most successful who will be first, but instead those who serve others. For even Jesus Himself came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as ransom.

Jesus, the Messiah – The Anointed One – God in the flesh came as a suffering servant to take upon Himself the sins of mankind. Let that sink in for a moment before continuing…

Mark’s message to the Christians living under the rule of the Roman empire is one of hope. Hope in the Messiah, Jesus. The promised One, who would give His life so that those who belief in Him might be saved.

It is believed that Mark was the first of the gospels that were written and although he was not one of the disciples, gave one of the most amazing accounts about the life of Jesus. He also accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey and therefore his interpretation of what he saw and heard can be taken to the bank.

Mark does not give details of Jesus’ birth, yet begins with the preaching of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus and His temptation. He gives a vivid picture of Jesus’ ministry and records more miracles than the other gospels, which in turn only omits 31 verses of this gospel.

He portraits how Jesus is condemned for spending time with the outcasts and those who are rejected by the religious institution and seen as lost. This is followed by Jesus calming the waves, healing Jairus’s daughter and feeding His followers. Amidst all the opposition Jesus continues to perform the one miracle after the other.

Mark does an amazing job in bringing to life the events taking place during Jesus’ ministry. The detail is dramatically and convincingly presented in such a way for everyone to know that Jesus is who He says He is.

We see how Jesus came to serve and sacrifice, ultimately dying for us in order to save us from eternal separation from the Father. Be prepared to serve like Jesus did. Sacrifice your wants and needs for those in need of a Saviour.

Die to self, having been saved through faith in Christ. His death and resurrection is our death and resurrection!

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