dc.description.abstract | This project consists of a series of sermons preached through the first chapter
of the Gospel of Mark with a special emphasis on examining the text through the lens of
biblical theology. In particular, this includes seeing Mark’s first chapter through the lens
of redemptive history. Mark presents Jesus’ ministry as the inauguration of the kingdom
of God which brings the fulfillment of salvation promises made in the Old Testament.
Mark uses both explicit quotation and implicit references to numerous Old Testament
texts to give the full significance of Jesus’ arrival. Specifically, Jesus brings the kingdom
of God with a power that both pushes back the kingdom of Satan, as displayed in his
authoritative teaching and ministry of exorcism, and invites men to enter God’s kingdom
through sacrificial faith and repentance. | en_US |