Sermon Cloud

INTRODUCTION (Some Highlights of Mark’s Gospel): ---> Mark 1:1-8:30  Jesus’ “Hidden” identity is gradually Revealed; ---> Mark 8:29-30  The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark: Peter’s confession (a Jew) - “Jesus is the Christ”; ---> Mark 8:31-15:1ff  The way of the Cross is quickly Revealed; ---> Mark 15:39  The Climax of the Gospel of Mark: The Centurion’s confession (a Gentile) - “Jesus is the Son of God”; ---> Mark 16:1ff  The Resurrection Proclaimed: “the End of the Beginning”.  (Mark’s Gospel is only the “beginning” of what Jesus does (see Mk 1:1, Ac 1:1).  Jesus continues to reign today). Knowing Christ-Crucified: ---> Thru His Crucifixion (vs21-32); ---> Thru His Death (vs33-41); ---> Thru His Burial (vs42-47) Following Christ-Crucified: ---> By Lamenting before God (expressing deep sorrow); By Suffering & Dying with Courage and Grace; ---> By Rejoicing in & Proclaiming His “Global” and “Triumphant” Gospel.