Recap of Mark 1-8 Part 1

Key Concepts to Review

Mark’s Framing/Presentation of Jesus’ Coming:

Mark 1:1–3 (ESV)

Jesus’ Appearance on the Scene is framed as him being the “Lord” who follows the promised “Messenger of Mal 3:1. In keeping with that he is to be the one who comes and visits the temple to provide a reckoning and judgement. He is also presented as the one who prepares YHWH path. The key thing being that John plays this part of fore-running Jesus’ ministry as Lord. As the Lord makes his way to wilderness. This establishes Jesus as at very least as agent of God/YHWH and perhaps as YHWH himself. Toward that end John comes seeking revitalization, repentance and preparation of the people for YHWH’s visitation.

[Read Articles on Identity of Mal 3.]

The identity of Jesus as one who brings judgment and reckoning Establishes him as a coming judge and deliverer. Which paves the way for parables and what we see.

Identity and Actions are fitting with Blinding.

John comes preparing the people causing revival of sorts and anticipation for Messiah and also for spirit.

Spirit Anointing is Reminiscent of Son. ( Isa 42:1-9). Empowered.

Re-gatherer of lost as tribes of Israel. (Disciples Call)

Also Holy one of God defeater of spirit unclean. Healer and Deliverer. Hearings establish him as a man of unique and unparalleled authority.