Genesis 33:18-34:31; Psalms 4:1-6:10; Matthew 19:1-15
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 NKJV
Mark’s opening verse focuses on the identity of the Lord Jesus. Many people, including the disciples, were often confused about Him. To build his case, Mark records three testimonies to the unique Sonship of the Lord Jesus. The Father testifies at His baptism, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (1:11). The Father corrects
the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” (9:7). But the climax of the gospel is the centurion’s confession, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” (15:39). Mark wants his readers to arrive at the same conclusion. —David Wilson
Only the Son of God can be the Christ, The King of glory. —R. C. Chapman