In the twenty-first century the word "gospel" has pretty well been established as a book or story about Jesus, especially in the Bible belt. I found it interesting that the greek word for gospel, evangelizo, was used as an announcement of vicotry after battle. Not only that, but many of the "gospels" first readers would have used the term as the birth of an heir to the empire. I bet calling the stories of Jesus gospels really ruffled some feathers back in the day. For believers, however, I can see how it would give them hope. The savior of the world had come and established Himself as King!
Mark is careful, though, to make sure his readers know what it will be like to live in this Kingdom with Jesus as their king. He wrote down parables and what Jesus had to say about how hard it would be to follow him. Christ did come and His Kingdom is here, but following Christ will be hard. There is no way around it. If life is easy, one should be worried. There is hope for the future, though. Jesus not only told us it would be hard, but He also told us He would be with us and that He is coming back.
Aaron Abbott
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Oh Victory in Jesus my savior forever he sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. Good post! Enjoyed learning about the meaning behind the word Gospel as well
God crucified His only Son. How arrogant of me to think that God would expect anything less. Yet I have been justified by faith, have peace with God, stand in grace, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God (Rom 5:1-2).
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