This section of Mark is amazing. Mark demonstrates the authority of Jesus over nature, demonic forces, incurable illness and death. Throughout each account Jesus authority overwhelms each difficulty presented. In each occurrence, people are fearful of the scenario in which they find themselves, but Jesus addresses the difficulty, solving the present issue. All three of these accounts, also present realities in life that scare us. We are often afraid of bad weather, especially really bad weather. We are afraid of the darkness that characterizes the world of the occult and the spirits that inhabit it. We are afraid of illness that we are unable to cure and death that eventually comes to us all. Every one of these three sections contains the word – fear or afraid (phobia)! For us today, the truth is simply, Jesus has authority over all, and we must trust and personally yield to his authority.

The gospel of Mark focuses on the gospel of Jesus, who is the Son of God. Jesus is the Christ, the promised one from God. Mark refers to Jesus as the Son of Man, emphasizing his humanity and the Son of God which emphasizes his deity. The influence of Peter or the teaching of Peter is the foundation of the gospel of Mark. Mark writes to explain Jesus to unbelievers and to call believers to know him and live like him. Mark emphasizes Jesus as a servant, a quality believers should emulate. Mark also emphasizes the discipleship of Jesus. Jesus discipled his followers. Mark hopes to demonstrate the good news (gospel) of Jesus to the world, because he is the Son of God.

Graceway Church of Michiana exists in South Bend, IN for the purpose of Exalting our great God and Savior, Edifying and Encouraging believers and Engaging our Community. 

Graceway Church is committed to being a God Exalting, Christ Centered, Spirit Motivated, Word Focused local body of Believers!