Friday, July 23, 2010

Does Jesus understand us?

Mark 1:1 – 19


Mark’s letter is really Peter’s Gospel. John Mark transcribed Peter’s rendition of the events of Jesus life, like Peter it is an every man’s Gospel, succinct and to the point. The Holy Spirit inspired all the Gospels and gave them each a unique “flavor” using the personalities of each author as a means of explaining the story in a way that would reach a different audience. Mark was also written first of the four Gospels and every other Gospel was most likely built on memories stirred by Mark.

John Mark establishes here that this story he is telling is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Malachi 3:1 establishes that a messenger will come before the Messiah and Isaiah 40:3 prophesies that there will be one crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way. Why is this important? If Jesus did not fulfill prophetic words from the Sacred Jewish writings then no one would accept Him as the Messiah, Anointed One, and the one who was prophesied about from the beginning of the age of man. Jesus was not just a “good man”, “wise teacher”, or a religious figure, he was and is God and Peter through John Mark wanted to make sure everyone understood that point. Who is Jesus to you? Is he your friend, savior, or God? I hope he is all three and more. Peter wants us to understand that Jesus lived as a man and God at the same time. This way we can understand that, He understands everything we are going through. Peter also wants us to understand the Jesus while 100% God really understands us and loves us. I hope you understand that today and that you take time to realize that nothing you are going through is foreign to Jesus. He understands, loves you, and will get you through it if you will let Him.

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