“Prepare the Way of the Lord”: Mark’s Use of the Old Testament
Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.
Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.
There are many echoes of the exodus throughout Scripture. But the gospel of John brings the exodus theme to a crescendo in the person and work of Jesus.
When our worship is not shaped by God's Word we can easily fall into idolatry, worshiping the right God the wrong way, regardless of our intentions.