Capturing Christ’s humanity more than the other gospels, the book of Mark depicts Jesus as the selfless, suffering servant of God. In a compelling, fast-paced narrative, the first eight chapters examine:

• the significance of Jesus’ baptism
• Christ’s power over nature, demons, disease, and death
• what the Sabbath was—and was not—intended for
• the murder of the greatest prophet, John the Baptist
• the people who can’t see Christ
• and much more