Mark 1:1-13 is Mark’s introduction to Jesus and His ministry. These are the last stages of His preparation for ministry and they declare His identity — answering the question: Who is this Jesus? We know that Jesus had about 30 years of preparation for ministry including His parents telling Him about His birth, and His own study of the Scriptures, and even a three-day seminar in the temple when He was 12 years old. And then the theme for all of the verses of our text is preparation, which often leads us to ask the question: Am I ready? Be sure to listen for the answer…
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“The Children of Israel Crossing the Jordan” by Gustave Doré (d.1883)
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