The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus in a paradox, he’s both a powerful prophet, but also a messiah, a king, crucified in abject weakness. As a reader is taken through the Marcan Gospel it is apparent that Jesus is a person of almost unparalleled power. That includes a charismatic power to draw followers (Mk. 1.16-20; 2.14-15). Jesus also has power and authority over the demons (Mk. 1.21-28, 34; 3.11-12; 5.1-20; 9.14-29), nature (Mk. 4.35-41; 6.45-52), and even death (Mk. 5.21-43).
The cross that expresses the zenith of disempowerment, degradation and death becomes the vehicle for the kingdom’s salvific power. Oh what a blessing as I begin my Good Friday with tears of adoration and worship. Thank you!!
Great devotional Dr. Bird. From America 🇺🇸 I was able to get day off for Good Friday service. I haven’t been in a long time because I work 2nd shift. Have a Happy Easter/ Resurrection Day in Australia 🇦🇺! Our Glorious King Jesus is alive and risen! This weekend I’m gonna catch up this weekend on NT Wright’s The Resurrection of Son of God. I’ve been reading about 10 pages a day devotionally. It’s challenging to get through. I wish Dr. Wright would do a condensed version that is more accessible to the average Christian reader but not dumb down the content. Godbless my friend!
The cross that expresses the zenith of disempowerment, degradation and death becomes the vehicle for the kingdom’s salvific power. Oh what a blessing as I begin my Good Friday with tears of adoration and worship. Thank you!!
Great devotional Dr. Bird. From America 🇺🇸 I was able to get day off for Good Friday service. I haven’t been in a long time because I work 2nd shift. Have a Happy Easter/ Resurrection Day in Australia 🇦🇺! Our Glorious King Jesus is alive and risen! This weekend I’m gonna catch up this weekend on NT Wright’s The Resurrection of Son of God. I’ve been reading about 10 pages a day devotionally. It’s challenging to get through. I wish Dr. Wright would do a condensed version that is more accessible to the average Christian reader but not dumb down the content. Godbless my friend!
Amen!
All praise to Him!