Baptism of Jesus

Jesus baptism in the Gospel of Mark

Jesus Baptism in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:9–11)

Audience of the Gospel of Mark Mark is writing to Roman Gentile believers—disciples under pressure. His account of Jesus’ baptism in the Gospel of Mark illustrates Jesus as a Servant-King with divine authority. His audience is action-oriented, practical, and surrounded by worldly power. They need to see Jesus as a Servant-King with divine authority, not […]