The book of Mark is the shortest of the four gospels however its brevity does not detract from its action. Mark's narrative centers on Galilee, the area where Christ lived. The book begins with the story of John the Baptist, baptizing Christ in the Jordan River. The story goes on to say that the heavens opened and a dove came down. Then those in attendance heard a voice from heaven that said, "You are my son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
After this event Christ went out into the wilderness for forty days, while in the desert he was tempted by Satan. The complete story of the wilderness is given in Mathew chapter 4 and Luke chapter 4.
After Christ's excursions in the desert Mark begins discussing Christ's ministry in Galilee. It is here that Christ gets his first disciples Simon and Andrew, two Jewish brothers who are both fishermen. Jesus asks them to follow him, saying that he will teach them to fish for people rather than fish. Simon and Andrew as well......
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