What is the Gospel of Mark really announcing—and why does it matter for your life right now? In “Framing Mark’s Portrait of Christ (Part 2A)” Pastor Bart Horton continues our new series in Mark by digging deeper into Mark 1:1: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”

This episode explains why Mark’s gospel is more than history or biography—it’s good news with life-and-death urgency. You’ll hear how Mark wrote with Gentile believers in and around Rome in mind—Christians who were weary, persecuted, and suffering under the shadow of Nero. And you’ll see why Mark’s answer for hurting believers wasn’t a self-help plan, but a clearer view of Jesus: the Christ, the Son of God, and the suffering Servant who came to ransom sinners.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “gospel” means good news—and why good news assumes there’s bad news
• How Mark’s original audience helps us understand the urgency of his message
• What Mark means by calling Jesus “Christ” (Messiah) and “the Son of God”
• Why knowing facts about Jesus isn’t enough—Mark calls us to faith and submission to Christ

Perfect for anyone beginning a verse-by-verse study of Mark, Christians seeking clarity about the gospel, and listeners who need real hope rooted in who Jesus is and what He came to do.

Topics covered:

Mark 1:1 explained, Gospel of Mark series, who is Jesus Christ, Son of God, meaning of the gospel, suffering servant, Christian faith, expository preaching.

Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson KS presents Growing In Grace featuring expository verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Pastor Bart Horton. New episodes every week.