West Portal: The Gospel of Mark

An overview of the letter:
The Gospel of Mark focuses attention on the last week of Jesus’ life and his death in Jerusalem. Frequent appearances of the adverb immediately in this Gospel express the urgency of Jesus’ journey to the cross. This journey begins at the inauguration of Jesus’ ministry, commencing right away with his baptism and testing in the wilderness. As Jesus repeatedly announces his coming suffering, death, and resurrection, the Gospel of Mark draws its readers into the unfolding drama of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

The aim of our study:
Mark wants readers to feel the necessity and, thus, the urgency of Jesus' sacrificial crucifixion. In this study, we will aim to better understand why this is, what it looks like to have faith in what Mark has written about Jesus, and how to manifest this conviction in our lives.

All are welcome to join!