The Gospel of MarkSample
Even Pilate asks Jesus in this chapter in verse 2 "Are you the king of the Jews?". The other occasions in Mark of Jesus being announced and introduced as The Father's beloved Son, a cloud descends from heaven indicating God the Father indeed has come into this space to proclaim to everyone the identity of Jesus.
The cross was different though. Instead of a cloud that came from Heaven, it was darkness that fell to the Earth and instead of the announcement of Jesus being herald by God the Father, it came from the centurion.
For the first time, post the death of Jesus, someone proclaimed that He was truly the Son of God. Jesus himself, through the authority and the obedience to the Father (Philippians 2:8 - he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.), showed the world without question that He is who He says He is and "man" responds. The Gospel is in full display with resurrection coming on the horizon.
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Mark is the earliest of the gospels and invites readers into an experience of mystery and wonder. We hope you will join us into this deep dive of this portrait of Jesus.
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