Mark's Gospel was intended for a Gentile audience, especially a Roman one. Mark is the Gospel of action! Jesus appears in Mark as the Servant who bursts on the scene to suffer for the sins of many. Mark's fast-paced approach would especially appeal to the practical, action-oriented Romans. Mark begins his record of the life of Jesus with a description of John the Baptist.
Questions/Things to Consider:
- Count the number of times Mark uses the word "immediately" in chapters 1 & 2 (New King James Version). What do you think Mark was trying to convey about Jesus and his ministry by using the term repeatedly?
* Excerpts taken from "Mark: The Humanity of Christ," John MacArthur, 2006.
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