Dennis R. Wiles 

First Baptist Arlington 

June 2, 2024 

SUMMER 2024 

Together . . . in the Gospel 

June 2 – August 3, 2024 

Preaching Voice: Evangelist 

The Good News is About Jesus! 

Mark 1:1-8 

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Theme for 2024: Together 

Theme for Summer 2024: Together . . . in The Gospel 

Summer – Evangelistic Sensitivity 

New Devotional Guide for Summer 

– Tell Me More podcast – I will also plug the live podcast from the Sanctuary on June 23 – 100th episode! 

MARK AT A GLANCE 

-Earliest Gospel 

-Gospel – Good News! 

-Mark was a disciple of Simon Peter 

-The Gospel of Mark was intended to be read aloud in community. 

-Mark’s Gospel is a drama with three acts: Jesus in Galilee, Jesus on the way to Jerusalem, and Jesus in Jerusalem 

-The “Messianic Secret” 

-The ending of the Gospel of Mark 

THE BEGINNING! 

PREPARATION: The Good News about Jesus is new news rooted in old news!  

PERSON: The Good News is . . . Jesus!