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The Temptation of Jesus and Beginning of His Ministry
Mark 1:12-15 12 And immediately the Spirit *brought Him out into the wilderness. The same Holy Spirit who rested on and blessed Jesus is the One who now guides Jesus […]
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Mark 1:9-11 The Baptism of Jesus
Baptism by John The mission of Jesus’ 6 month older cousin was to be the forerunner of Jesus who prepared the hearts of many in Israel for the coming of […]
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Mark 1:1-8 Jesus and John the Baptist
The beginning of the gospel The term “gospel” or “evangel” meant “joyful tidings” and was associated with the emperor, whose birthday, and accession to power were celebrated in all the […]
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Gospel of Mark, The First Written Gospel (Introduction)
Word of Testimony–For the first few decades after Christ’s ascension, there was no full written gospel record. The message was received by the word of the testimony of the apostles. […]
