Mark 1

This is the only Gospel that does not have a genealogy of Jesus Christ. This is symbolic of the theme of the Gospel of Mark. That "...even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." - Mark 10:45

The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It starts with an Old Testament prophesy. That "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way a voice of one calling in the desert, Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him."

John preached repentance and baptism. He also warned the people to be urgent in their repentance because the days of the Messiah were near. "After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." While it is true that John was not worthy, Jesus' first act was to humble himself to be baptized by this desert preacher. An act of humility and obedience to begin a ministry of service that will save the world.

Again Jesus is obedient when He is sent into the Desert by the Spirit. While there Jesus was tempted by Satan, tried and tormented. Humbly allowing Himself to be tested when at any moment He could have called Angels to his service.

Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James and John to be His disciples. They do not delay and leave instantly their lives and work to follow Jesus. The same call He send into the hearts of His children today. "Come follow Me." Simple, for those who heed the call it has the power to save, for those who do not, it seems foolish.

to be continued...