The Gospel Of Mark Chapter 1 Analysis

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Jesus is the man who saved us from our sins by dying on the cross and suffering the many temptations that he encountered. Who is Jesus according to the Gospel of Mark? In the beginning of chapter one of the Gospel of Mark he introduces John the Baptist and all his works. Thereafter, as the chapter progresses Mark starts to talk about how Jesus and John the Baptist encountered each other. The chapter first talks about how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. Then it starts to talk about all the different miracles Jesus had done. Also, the acts that he done shows that he is the Son of God.
In the Gospel of Mark, Isaiah the prophet he says, “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” (Mark 1:3) John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness and proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. All the people of Jerusalem went out to him and confessed their sins. He then
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First, he got baptized by John. After he was baptized he seen the Kingdom of Heaven tear open. Then he went back to Galilee and teached in the synagogue. He cleaned all those who were possessed by demons, he also helped those who were sick. People thought that casting demons were a new teaching. Jesus healed Simon 's mother-in-law by taking away her sickness. Jesus healed many people who had diseases and casted many demons away. After his teachings and after he healed a lot of people, a man with leprosy asked if Jesus was willing to clean him. When jesus cleansed his body, he told him, specifically not to tell anyone. But sure enough, the man with leprosy went around and had told everyone. Jesus had to hide away in lonely places, but people still came to him. According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is our Messiah. He is the one who will forgive us for our sins and awaits for us in the Kingdom of

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