A Commentary on Mark by Lion of Patmos, Part 3: Proclaiming the Message (Mark 1:12-20)

William Finck

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In our previous presentation on the gospel of Mark, we explored how the primary purpose of John the Baptist was to prepare the people for the coming of the Christ, and this was accomplished in manifold ways.

Perhaps the most evident was through John proclaiming an immersion of repentance, urging the people to follow the law of Yahweh, rather than the pretentious traditions of the elders upheld by the Pharisees. Those who were willing to listen came from across Judaea and even Jerusalem, leaving the hypocritical assembly halls to acknowledge their errors by the rivers. It was through their repentance that the rugged, stubborn mountain of Zion was transformed into a smooth, obedient plain, as prophesied in the writings such as those of Isaiah and Zechariah....

A Commentary on Mark by Lion of Patmos, Part 2: Preparing the People (Mark 1:1-11)

William Finck

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The gospel of Mark focuses primarily on the deeds and accomplishments of Yahshua Christ's ministry, and that is why we don't see any infancy account (Matthew and Luke) or prologue (John) in its opening chapter. It begins with a very brief but effective overview of John the Baptist and the water immersion of Christ, before quickly following with Yahshua's ministry.

How John the Baptist prepared the people for Christ is the main theme of this episode of our commentary. The account may be short here in Mark, but it's a great opportunity to discuss many things which are often overlooked, and we'll be drawing from all four gospels as we examine the greater picture. It is important to know just how John the Baptist prepared the way for Yahshua, and it's an important lesson for us as we seek to follow in his footsteps, urging our brethren to repent and turn their hearts to the fathers.

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Origin of the Jews, Part 2 - Christ on the Jews and their Lies

William Finck

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