Today's reading is from Mark 1. During this Lenten period we will read through the Gospel of Mark on Fridays and Saturdays. We'll finish the whole book during Lent.
In today's reading, we see upfront what Jesus was all about. He didn't come to just to die - although dying for our sins would have been wonderful enough. He came to claim God's authority over all of the Fallen creation. He came to announce the Kingdom of God - the ruling authority of God over all of the earth, which is his creation.
In verses 14 & 15 we read: "After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"
Everything that happened before these verses demonstrated his authenticity to proclaim the Kingdom's reality and presence. Everything in the chapter after this demonstrated that authority over the Fall and the rule of sin by the enemy. Jesus' healing shows he has authority over the effects of the Fall, and his authority to deal with demons demonstrated that he was King over all things seen and unseen.
We do not simply have a Savior for our sins, we have a King, and a Kingdom that we are part of. We live under the loving rule of a King and our citizenship, while even on the earth, is with Christ.
Peace
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In today's reading, we see upfront what Jesus was all about. He didn't come to just to die - although dying for our sins would have been wonderful enough. He came to claim God's authority over all of the Fallen creation. He came to announce the Kingdom of God - the ruling authority of God over all of the earth, which is his creation.
In verses 14 & 15 we read: "After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"
Everything that happened before these verses demonstrated his authenticity to proclaim the Kingdom's reality and presence. Everything in the chapter after this demonstrated that authority over the Fall and the rule of sin by the enemy. Jesus' healing shows he has authority over the effects of the Fall, and his authority to deal with demons demonstrated that he was King over all things seen and unseen.
We do not simply have a Savior for our sins, we have a King, and a Kingdom that we are part of. We live under the loving rule of a King and our citizenship, while even on the earth, is with Christ.
Peace
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
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