At the center of Mark's gospel stands the central question: who is Jesus? Mark answers for the new era in which the community finds itself, offsetting disappointment and confusion with promise and hope.

Preaching text: Mark 8: 27-38

Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul. With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.