Commentary on Mark
Mr 1:1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
Introduction
In this book, Mark, begins right away on the works of Jesus. He commences
right away in the ministry of Jesus, for He did not come to be ministered unto
but to minister or to be a servant of His Father. (Mark 10:45)
Outline
I. The beginning of the gospel -
The word "gospel" means good news. It is a good news to this sin-plagued world. It is a good news for the people that have no hope of eternal life. It is a good news for people who have been battered by sin and miseries. The good news of the gospel began when Jesus revealed Himself to us.
To have a wonderful beginning, we must begin with Jesus Christ, for He is the author and finisher of our faith. As soon as the principles of the gospel begins in our life, we will experience many good news in our entire life. Let the gospel begins in your life.
II. The gospel of Jesus Christ -
When Jesus came, He only brought good news. Our newspapers are filled with bad news everyday. It seems the worst the news is, the popular it appears. However, Jesus Christ came to bring us glad tidings of good news.
Jesus is the only One that can bring us good news. Therefore, the gospel came from the Lord Jesus Christ. The author of the New Testament, or the gospel, is the Lord Jesus Christ. The gospel contains also His birth, His life, His crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and His second coming.
III. The Son of God -
Jesus is the only begotten Son of God. He is 100% man and 100% God at the same time. He is the most unique being in the world. He was not created by God, but He is the Creator. He was in the world the world was made by Him, but the world knew Him not. (John 1:10)
In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. (Colossians 2:9)
Trinity is one of the mysteries in the Bible that God revealed Himself in three personalities, and One of His personalities, He is the Son of God.
Conclusion
Anyone that wants to hear true good news, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the right source. Its news is so good that it has all the solutions of all the maladies in this world. It has the solution for all kinds of human dilemmas.
If you are lost and confused, the gospel of Jesus Christ can help you to find your way in this dark world. It will tell you the purpose of life. It will give you eternal hope.
"Oh, Lord help us the rely fully upon your gospel in our daily lives."
"To Be continued..."