I must start today's article by reminding you of our place in the gospel of Mark. Mark had begun his book by revealing Jesus' identity: he is the Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1), and in the first eight chapters of his gospel, Mark shows us the beauty of Jesus' life. No one in the book had confessed Jesus to be the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the descendent of David, who would vanquish Israel's enemies and bring in an everlasting kingdom. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Attractiveness of Christ
Jesus Christ is the most attractive man in history. Attractive in the sense those who have understood His cross have been drawn to Him. Increasingly, we want to have something to do with Him. His beauty is unparalleled. There is no one like Him. He draws us with Himself, His nature. His every look, glance, word, thought, action — all of it boggles our minds. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
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