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Good News In A Bad News World
Imagine that you are a Christian living in first-century Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero's persecutions. If the authorities discover that you are a believer, it could mean arrest and death. So, instead of gathering in a church, you and your fellow believers have assembled underneath the city in catacombs, surrounded by skeletons and cadavers.
Now, imagine that you are there on the Lord's Day, worshipping with your congregation, and the pastor walks in with a new document - the gospel of Mark. This gospel was written for the Christians who were suffering persecution in Rome, to remind them of their salvation in Christ and to teach them about the suffering Jesus Himself experienced.
The gospel of Mark begins with the words, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." It is a powerful message of hope and faith in times of great adversity.
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By Michael Moos
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Imagine that you are a Christian living in first-century Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero's persecutions. If the authorities discover that you are a believer, it could mean arrest and death. So, instead of gathering in a church, you and your fellow believers have assembled underneath the city in catacombs, surrounded by skeletons and cadavers.
Now, imagine that you are there on the Lord's Day, worshipping with your congregation, and the pastor walks in with a new document - the gospel of Mark. This gospel was written for the Christians who were suffering persecution in Rome, to remind them of their salvation in Christ and to teach them about the suffering Jesus Himself experienced.
The gospel of Mark begins with the words, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." It is a powerful message of hope and faith in times of great adversity.