In full disclosure, the Gospel of Luke has always been my favorite. He was a historian who wrote eloquently. Mark, on the other hand, wrote much more abbreviated, and fast paced, jumping from one moment to the next. Yet, here we are today, and I am noticing something that I hadn’t before, thanks to the way Mark wrote.

Who are you, and what is your purpose?

Mark wastes no time in telling us what and who this book is about; it is the good news about Jesus. Before the reader can ask, “who is Jesus?”, Mark is ready with his description: Jesus is the Messiah (promised Savior) and the Son of God.