The Gospel of Mark - Introduction
"... how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."
(The following commentary has undergone slight linguistic revisions in order to improve understanding and readability. These changes mainly relate to syntax and word choice.)
Introduction
In His goodness, God has given us the history of our Lord Jesus ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More and His journey through this worldThe word is used with different meanings. It can mean the whole of humanity (Gen 41:57) or the created world (Rom 1:20), but also a moral system that is opposed... More. This inspired account gives us a reliable record of events that involve each individual's eternal destiny. Furthermore, through this account, God draws our hearts to the living ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More, showcasing the various glories of His life, death, and resurrection.
To fully appreciate these glories, God desires that we discern the different relationships through which ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More can be viewed and the diverse portrayals of His character. To this end, we have four Gospels, each presenting a distinct portrayal of Christ's glory. The Gospel of Matthew indicates that the specific details surrounding the events and teachings aim to present Jesus as the long-promised MessiahMessiah is a Hebrew word (Maschíach) meaning “the Anointed One.” In the New Testament, the Greek form “the Christ” is used and applied to the Lord Jesus alone. The Jews,... More, the Son of David, in relation to Israel.
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is portrayed as the Son of Man"Son of Man" is a designation for our Lord Jesus Christ. In many Scriptures, it means that He really became man through His birth (Gal 4:4). Like every human being,... More, who reveals the graceTo the one who earns something through performance, the reward is not according to grace but according to debt (Rom. 4:4). Grace is a favor that is not given by... More of God to a worldThe word is used with different meanings. It can mean the whole of humanity (Gen 41:57) or the created world (Rom 1:20), but also a moral system that is opposed... More filled with needy sinners.
The Gospel of John showcases His divine glory as the Son of GodThe term "Son of God" in the singular always refers to the Lord Jesus. On the one hand, He is the only begotten (unique) and eternal Son of God, who... More.
In the Gospel of Mark, the narrative consistently emphasizes the Lord Jesus as the Servant of Jehovah, serving others with love. Centuries before Christ's arrival, the prophet Isaiah foretold that He would come into the world as the Servant of Jehovah, as indicated by the Lord's words to the prophet: "Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; My Elect, in whom My soul delights; I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles" (Isaiah 42:1). The details of this Gospel further emphasize His perfect service for humanity as the Servant of Jehovah, carrying out His will.