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The '''Gospel of Mark''' is a bold account eyewitness account that focuses on [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] as the [[Messiah]] and [[Son of God]] and the wonderful [[Kingdom of God]]. It highlights Jesus' divine authority, the [[miracles]] he performed, and the immense importance of [[faith]].<ref>[https://bibleproject.com/articles/mark-gospel-servant-messiah/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20Mark's%20Gospel%20is,faith%20and%20cross%2Dbearing%20discipleship. Mark: The Gospel of the Servant-Messiah], BibleProject.com</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/mark/lessons/theological-themes-in-mark Theological themes of Mark]</ref><ref>[https://biblehub.com/q/main_themes_in_gospel_of_mark.htm#:~:text=Through%20its%20vivid%20portrayal%2C%20the,faith%2C%20and%20a%20transformed%20life. Main themes in Gospel of Mark], BibleHub.com</ref>

The '''Gospel of Mark''' is a bold eyewitness account that focuses on [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] as the [[Messiah]] and [[Son of God]] and the wonderful [[Kingdom of God]]. It highlights Jesus' divine authority, the [[miracles]] he performed, and the immense importance of [[faith]].<ref>[https://bibleproject.com/articles/mark-gospel-servant-messiah/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20Mark's%20Gospel%20is,faith%20and%20cross%2Dbearing%20discipleship. Mark: The Gospel of the Servant-Messiah], BibleProject.com</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/mark/lessons/theological-themes-in-mark Theological themes of Mark]</ref><ref>[https://biblehub.com/q/main_themes_in_gospel_of_mark.htm#:~:text=Through%20its%20vivid%20portrayal%2C%20the,faith%2C%20and%20a%20transformed%20life. Main themes in Gospel of Mark], BibleHub.com</ref>

'''''The Gospel of Mark is the most corroborated testimony in all of history''''', as the independent eyewitness [[Matthew]] incorporated nearly all of it into his own [[Gospel of Matthew]], and [[John the Apostle]] corroborates much also. Mark preceded Matthew in following Jesus.<ref>Mark describes, as an eyewitness, the calling of Matthew (Levi) to be an Apostle; Mark records Jesus calling "Levi," while Matthew's Gospel never uses his old name. {{bible ref|Mark|2|14}}  Matthew is the corresponding Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Levi.</ref>

'''''The Gospel of Mark is the most corroborated testimony in all of history''''', as the independent eyewitness [[Matthew]] incorporated nearly all of it into his own [[Gospel of Matthew]], and [[John the Apostle]] corroborates much also. Mark preceded Matthew in following Jesus.<ref>Mark describes, as an eyewitness, the calling of Matthew (Levi) to be an Apostle; Mark records Jesus calling "Levi," while Matthew's Gospel never uses his old name. {{bible ref|Mark|2|14}}  Matthew is the corresponding Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Levi.</ref>