![]() ![]() ![]() It was a title, a Greek word that translated the Hebrew meshiach or messiah. Christ, of course, was not Jesus’ last name. Another confirmation of the fact that we are watching something fulfilled is back in the very first verse where Jesus is identified as Jesus Christ. This “way” or “way of the Lord” mentioned by both prophets, was announced long before it ever came to pass. Isaiah spoke to the people of Judah 700 years before the time of Christ. And typically when this was done, the prophet considered more significant (in this case it would be Isaiah) would usually be the only one mentioned.īut what we learn from the prophet’s words, and how Mark uses the prophet’s words here, is that what we are about to read in this Gospel was foretold hundreds of years before. ![]() It was common for the Jewish rabbis to combine similar or compatible prophetic quotes. What we find here is actually a quote from both the prophet Malachi and the prophet Isaiah. The first thing we learn from Mark about this good news is that it is good news according to God’s plan. Who will prepare your way, 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” We read:Īs it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, Look at where Mark chooses to begin his description of the good news about Jesus Christ: Mark 1:2, 3. Good News According to God’s Plan (1:2, 3) Let's do that as we dig into the first thirteen verses of this chapter this morning.ġ. The Passage: “The Beginning of the Gospel” (1:1-13) I think our goal this morning needs to be to understand not only the content of this Good News, but also why this Good News is so very good in fact, why it is better than any other good news you or I could ever hear or hope to hear. Let’s keep this in mind as we move forward in this passage. It is good news “of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”Īnd notice that Mark describes what he is about to write as the beginning of this Good News. But news about what? Well, Mark tells us here. Wow! That must be some really great news. This was good news that Paul described in Romans 1:16 as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Now what’s important to understand here is that this word “gospel” is an English version of a Greek word that literally means “good news” exactly what we were talking about a minute ago. The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Notice that Mark has some “good news” to share with us. So how does Mark begin? Well let's look together at verse 1 of Mark 1. Tradition identifies this writer as Mark, a man who was a traveling companion of the Apostle Peter. This morning, an ancient writer wants to tells us about some good news, in fact, about some really great news. Would it have something to do with your family? Would it maybe have something to do with your financial standing? Something to do with our country or maybe the value of your home? Maybe you would be hoping to hear something about your career, your health, or a romantic relationship? Maybe it would have something to do with a new kind of notoriety, acceptance, or success. ![]() In a world where there is so much bad news, what would good news sound like to you? If someone were to say to you, “Hey, there YOU are I’ve got some good news for you”, what would you be hoping to hear, maybe given what is currently going on in your life? ![]()
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