Sermon: The Good News from God!
A stranger delivering unexpected news about forgiveness from someone you don't know illustrates how the Gospel can sound confusing to those without biblical background. Mark's Gospel opens by establis
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By Matt Heerema

A stranger delivering unexpected news about forgiveness from someone you don't know illustrates how the Gospel can sound confusing to those without biblical background. Mark's Gospel opens by establishing that Jesus' coming was prophesied in Old Testament writings and demonstrates that He truly was the promised one from God. The passage emphasizes how important context is when sharing the good news of Jesus with others who may be unfamiliar with the Christian message.