Jesus' commitment to the deep truths of Sabbath observance sets him apart from pretenders and reveals him as the true rest-giver.  Mark 2:23-3:6

The message and ministry of Jesus was magnetic is drawing a crowd and is still so today. Mark 1:32–39, 45; 3:7–12

As we observe the public ministry of Jesus begin, we are drawn to the power, authority and charisma of the Son of God. Mark 1:21–28

2 Corinthians 3

Superimposed on the lives of believers is the reality of the coming kingdom whose glories are already, but not yet. Revelation 22:1-5

From his baptism Jesus is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness where he faces off with Satan, once again showing us the nature of his mission and a paradigm for our life. Mark 1:1-15