Castos https:// The Gospel of Mark is a powerful account of the life and ministry of Jesus, and it provides a window into the ancient world when the good news of God’s kingdom was first being announced through the coming of the Messiah. While Mark’s Gospel gives us insight into this remarkable time in history, the message it contains still rings true for us today. Join us on a journey through the Gospel of Mark as we learn about how Jesus revealed the good news through his life and ministry, and how it reshaped the world then, and still does even now. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:30:17 +0000 en-US © 2025 Spirit & Truth The Gospel of Mark is a powerful account of the life and ministry of Jesus, and it provides a window into the ancient world when the good news of God’s kingdom was first being announced through the coming of the Messiah. While Mark’s Gospel gives us insight into this remarkable time in history, the message it contains still rings true for us today. Join us on a journey through the Gospel of Mark as we learn about how Jesus revealed the good news through his life and ministry, and how it reshaped the world then, and still does even now. Spirit & Truth episodic The Gospel of Mark is a powerful account of the life and ministry of Jesus, and it provides a window into the ancient world when the good news of God’s kingdom was first being announced through the coming of the Messiah. While Mark’s Gospel gives us insight into this remarkable time in history, the message it contains still rings true for us today. Join us on a journey through the Gospel of Mark as we learn about how Jesus revealed the good news through his life and ministry, and how it reshaped the world then, and still does even now. Spirit & Truth false https://feeds.castos.com/w80om yes Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:30:17 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131946 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-18-the-cross-and-resurrection-1521-168 Mark’s conclusion to his Gospel follows Jesus through his final hours where he is crucified, burial, and then resurrected. This session explores the prophetic fulfillment of Jesus’ death and resurrection, signs and wonders, and the unexpected people who witness to Jesus’ true identity with the centurion’s confession and the torn temple curtain. Lastly, female disciples of Jesus encounter the empty tomb and hear the angelic proclamation about his resurrection. Mark’s abrupt ending invites reflection on faith, discipleship, and resurrection hope. Verses: Mark 15:21-16:8; Ps. 22; Isa. 53; Dan. 7; Jer. 31:31-34; Zech. 13:7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Mark’s conclusion to his Gospel follows Jesus through his final hours where he is crucified, burial, and then resurrected. This session explores the prophetic fulfillment of Jesus’ death and resurrection, signs and wonders, and the unexpected people who witness to Jesus’ true identity with the centurion’s confession and the torn temple curtain. Lastly, female disciples of Jesus encounter the empty tomb and hear the angelic proclamation about his resurrection. Mark’s abrupt ending invites reflection on faith, discipleship, and resurrection hope. Verses: Mark 15:21-16:8; Ps. 22; Isa. 53; Dan. 7; Jer. 31:31-34; Zech. 13:7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:43:12 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:25:22 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131945 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-17-betrayal-and-trials-1432-1520 Jesus is betrayed by Judas in Gethsemane, abandoned by his disciples, and subject to unjust trials before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate. This session explores Jesus’ agony in prayer, Judas’ treachery, Peter’s denial, and the horrible torture and mockery Jesus suffers. Though falsely accused and condemned, Jesus remains silent and resolute, fulfilling Scripture and embracing his mission as the suffering Messiah. Verses: Mark 14:32-15:20; Zech. 13:7; Isa. 53; Ps. 110; Dan. 7; Jer. 31:31-34; Exod. 12 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Jesus is betrayed by Judas in Gethsemane, abandoned by his disciples, and subject to unjust trials before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate. This session explores Jesus’ agony in prayer, Judas’ treachery, Peter’s denial, and the horrible torture and mockery Jesus suffers. Though falsely accused and condemned, Jesus remains silent and resolute, fulfilling Scripture and embracing his mission as the suffering Messiah. Verses: Mark 14:32-15:20; Zech. 13:7; Isa. 53; Ps. 110; Dan. 7; Jer. 31:31-34; Exod. 12 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:36:32 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:20:08 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131944 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-16-anointing-and-last-supper-141-31 Beginning the passion narrative, a woman anoints Jesus in Bethany, foreshadowing his forthcoming death and burial. Her devotion is then contrasted with Judas’ betrayal. Jesus shares the Last Supper with his disciples where he institutes the ceremony of Communion, teaching about the symbolism of the bread and wine in relation to his body and blood in the new covenant. Despite bold claims, Jesus predicts that his disciples will desert him. This session highlights foreknowledge, covenant fulfillment, and the emotional weight that Jesus experienced in Gethsemane. Verses: Mark 14:1-31; Zech. 13:7; Isa. 53; Jer. 31:31-34 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Beginning the passion narrative, a woman anoints Jesus in Bethany, foreshadowing his forthcoming death and burial. Her devotion is then contrasted with Judas’ betrayal. Jesus shares the Last Supper with his disciples where he institutes the ceremony of Communion, teaching about the symbolism of the bread and wine in relation to his body and blood in the new covenant. Despite bold claims, Jesus predicts that his disciples will desert him. This session highlights foreknowledge, covenant fulfillment, and the emotional weight that Jesus experienced in Gethsemane. Verses: Mark 14:1-31; Zech. 13:7; Isa. 53; Jer. 31:31-34 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:27:51 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:15:32 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131942 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-15-the-end-times-131-37 Mark 13 presents Jesus’ prophetic discourse on coming tribulation, false messiahs, and the destruction of the temple. This session unpacks the dual fulfillment perspectives—both historical and eschatological—while emphasizing spiritual vigilance and endurance through the coming trials. Jesus warns of persecution, cosmic upheaval, and the “abomination of desolation,” before promising his return, which even he himself does not know when it will be. Finally, Jesus calls his followers to steadfastness and watchfulness and not speculation or occupation with predicting his return. Verses: Mark 13:1-37; Dan. 7; Dan. 9; Dan. 11; 2 Thess. 2; 1 Macc. 1 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Mark 13 presents Jesus’ prophetic discourse on coming tribulation, false messiahs, and the destruction of the temple. This session unpacks the dual fulfillment perspectives—both historical and eschatological—while emphasizing spiritual vigilance and endurance through the coming trials. Jesus warns of persecution, cosmic upheaval, and the “abomination of desolation,” before promising his return, which even he himself does not know when it will be. Finally, Jesus calls his followers to steadfastness and watchfulness and not speculation or occupation with predicting his return. Verses: Mark 13:1-37; Dan. 7; Dan. 9; Dan. 11; 2 Thess. 2; 1 Macc. 1 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:36:14 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:10:51 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131941 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-14-parables-and-confrontation-121-44 Jesus intensifies his confrontation with the Jewish religious leaders using parables and pointed questions. The Parable of the Tenants exposes their rejection of God’s messengers and ultimately God’s Son—Jesus. Jesus answers challenging questions regarding taxes, resurrection, and the greatest commandment with astute insight and prowess. He especially notes a poor widow’s offering as representing the highest form of true devotion. This session reveals Jesus’ authority, exposes hypocrisy, and highlights kingdom values. Verses: Mark 12:1-44; Ps. 118:22-23; Deut. 6:4-5; Lev. 19:18; 1 Kings 10 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Jesus intensifies his confrontation with the Jewish religious leaders using parables and pointed questions. The Parable of the Tenants exposes their rejection of God’s messengers and ultimately God’s Son—Jesus. Jesus answers challenging questions regarding taxes, resurrection, and the greatest commandment with astute insight and prowess. He especially notes a poor widow’s offering as representing the highest form of true devotion. This session reveals Jesus’ authority, exposes hypocrisy, and highlights kingdom values. Verses: Mark 12:1-44; Ps. 118:22-23; Deut. 6:4-5; Lev. 19:18; 1 Kings 10 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:39:02 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:05:57 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131940 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-13-arrival-and-controversy-in-jerusalem-111-33 Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, provoking messianic expectations and escalating tensions with Jewish religious leaders. He curses a fig tree, symbolizing the fruitless unbelief of Israel, and drives people out of the temple, asserting his judgment and authority over corrupt worship. Religious leaders challenge him, but Jesus evades their traps with wisdom and tact. This session reveals Jesus’ prophetic judgment, divine authority, and the mounting confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem that will ultimately lead to his arrest and crucifixion. Verses: Mark 11:1-33; Zech. 9:9; Jer. 7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, provoking messianic expectations and escalating tensions with Jewish religious leaders. He curses a fig tree, symbolizing the fruitless unbelief of Israel, and drives people out of the temple, asserting his judgment and authority over corrupt worship. Religious leaders challenge him, but Jesus evades their traps with wisdom and tact. This session reveals Jesus’ prophetic judgment, divine authority, and the mounting confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem that will ultimately lead to his arrest and crucifixion. Verses: Mark 11:1-33; Zech. 9:9; Jer. 7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:30:34 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:43 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131938 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-12-discipleship-and-the-kingdom-101-52 This session explores kingdom values as Jesus challenges religious and cultural norms on divorce, wealth, power, and the meaning of greatness. Through encounters with Pharisees, children, the rich young ruler, and blind Bartimaeus, Jesus characterizes true discipleship as humble dependence and trust in him and in God without respect to status, wealth, or reputation. The call to follow Jesus involves self-sacrifice, servanthood, and total allegiance to him. Verses: Mark 10:1-52; Gen. 1-2; Deut. 5:16; Deut. 24; Exod. 20:12; Isa. 29:13; Isa. 35; Mal. 4:5-6 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false This session explores kingdom values as Jesus challenges religious and cultural norms on divorce, wealth, power, and the meaning of greatness. Through encounters with Pharisees, children, the rich young ruler, and blind Bartimaeus, Jesus characterizes true discipleship as humble dependence and trust in him and in God without respect to status, wealth, or reputation. The call to follow Jesus involves self-sacrifice, servanthood, and total allegiance to him. Verses: Mark 10:1-52; Gen. 1-2; Deut. 5:16; Deut. 24; Exod. 20:12; Isa. 29:13; Isa. 35; Mal. 4:5-6 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:38:58 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:55:28 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131937 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-11-the-christ-prediction-of-death-and-glory-827-950 Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi marks a turning point as Jesus begins predicting his death and resurrection. This session continues to explore the “messianic secret,” the cost of discipleship, and the transfiguration where Jesus reveals his future glory. Through miracles, rebukes, and teachings, Jesus redefines the misconceptions of messiahship, focusing on suffering servanthood, humility, trust, and radical obedience as essential to entering the kingdom. Verses: Mark 8:27-9:50; Dan. 7; Isa. 53; Mal. 4:5-6; Deut. 5:16; Isa. 66 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi marks a turning point as Jesus begins predicting his death and resurrection. This session continues to explore the “messianic secret,” the cost of discipleship, and the transfiguration where Jesus reveals his future glory. Through miracles, rebukes, and teachings, Jesus redefines the misconceptions of messiahship, focusing on suffering servanthood, humility, trust, and radical obedience as essential to entering the kingdom. Verses: Mark 8:27-9:50; Dan. 7; Isa. 53; Mal. 4:5-6; Deut. 5:16; Isa. 66 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:40:27 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:50:08 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131933 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-10-miracles-and-misunderstanding-630-826 A sequence of miracles—from walking on water to feeding 4,000—reveals both Jesus’ divine authority and the persistent spiritual blindness of those around him. As Jesus heals Jews and Gentiles alike, Mark emphasizes the themes of hardened hearts, misunderstanding Jesus’ messiahship, and the expanding of God’s kingdom. A Gentile woman’s trust and a blind man’s gradual healing serve as metaphors for growing spiritual insight. Verses: Mark 6:30-8:26; Exod. 20:12; Deut. 5:16; Isa. 29:13; Isa. 35; Lev. 11 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false A sequence of miracles—from walking on water to feeding 4,000—reveals both Jesus’ divine authority and the persistent spiritual blindness of those around him. As Jesus heals Jews and Gentiles alike, Mark emphasizes the themes of hardened hearts, misunderstanding Jesus’ messiahship, and the expanding of God’s kingdom. A Gentile woman’s trust and a blind man’s gradual healing serve as metaphors for growing spiritual insight. Verses: Mark 6:30-8:26; Exod. 20:12; Deut. 5:16; Isa. 29:13; Isa. 35; Lev. 11 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:38:15 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:45:50 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131932 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-9-rejection-and-commission-61-29 Jesus faces rejection in his hometown of Nazareth, showcasing the cost of familiarity and unbelief by those who knew him best. Despite this, he sends out the Twelve with authority to preach, heal, and cast out demons. The narrative of John the Baptist’s martyrdom underscores the risks of kingdom proclamation and standing for God. This session highlights both the challenges and callings of being a faithful witness in a world resistant to truth. Verses: Mark 6:1-29; Amos 7:12-13 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Jesus faces rejection in his hometown of Nazareth, showcasing the cost of familiarity and unbelief by those who knew him best. Despite this, he sends out the Twelve with authority to preach, heal, and cast out demons. The narrative of John the Baptist’s martyrdom underscores the risks of kingdom proclamation and standing for God. This session highlights both the challenges and callings of being a faithful witness in a world resistant to truth. Verses: Mark 6:1-29; Amos 7:12-13 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:28:16 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:40:47 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131930 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-8-the-power-of-the-kingdom-435-543 In a stunning display of authority over nature, demons, disease, and death, Jesus shows the kingdom of God confronting chaos and evil. Jesus calms storms, casts out a legion of demons, heals a woman with an issue of bleeding, and raises a young girl from the dead. This session reveals how trust is crucial for seeing God’s power, and how even the most hopeless situations become opportunities to see restoration. Verses: Mark 4:35-5:43; Isa. 35 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false In a stunning display of authority over nature, demons, disease, and death, Jesus shows the kingdom of God confronting chaos and evil. Jesus calms storms, casts out a legion of demons, heals a woman with an issue of bleeding, and raises a young girl from the dead. This session reveals how trust is crucial for seeing God’s power, and how even the most hopeless situations become opportunities to see restoration. Verses: Mark 4:35-5:43; Isa. 35 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:35:22 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:35:43 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131928 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-7-the-kingdom-in-parables-41-34 Jesus teaches secrets of the kingdom through parables, revealing spiritual truths to those with open hearts and minds while concealing them from those who are hard-hearted and not willing to truly listen. This session explores the Parable of the Sower and several others, emphasizing the themes of hearing, trust, and bearing fruit. Discover how God’s reign grows as something small initially yet becomes something so great, and how understanding Jesus’ message is central to participating in the kingdom’s unfolding reality. Verses: Mark 4:1-34; Isa. 6; Dan. 2 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Jesus teaches secrets of the kingdom through parables, revealing spiritual truths to those with open hearts and minds while concealing them from those who are hard-hearted and not willing to truly listen. This session explores the Parable of the Sower and several others, emphasizing the themes of hearing, trust, and bearing fruit. Discover how God’s reign grows as something small initially yet becomes something so great, and how understanding Jesus’ message is central to participating in the kingdom’s unfolding reality. Verses: Mark 4:1-34; Isa. 6; Dan. 2 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:35:02 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:30:36 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131927 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-6-mission-expansion-37-35 Explore the dramatic growth of Jesus’ ministry as crowds gather from across the region, and Jesus appoints the Twelve Apostles. This session highlights geographic diversity, rising conflict with religious leaders, and the “messianic secret.” Learn about Jesus’ strategic mission, authority over unclean spirits, and the redefinition of true family. Through parables and confrontation, Jesus asserts dominion over Satan’s kingdom and unveils the radical demands of discipleship. Verses: Mark 3:7-35; Exod. 20:12; Deut. 5:16 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Explore the dramatic growth of Jesus’ ministry as crowds gather from across the region, and Jesus appoints the Twelve Apostles. This session highlights geographic diversity, rising conflict with religious leaders, and the “messianic secret.” Learn about Jesus’ strategic mission, authority over unclean spirits, and the redefinition of true family. Through parables and confrontation, Jesus asserts dominion over Satan’s kingdom and unveils the radical demands of discipleship. Verses: Mark 3:7-35; Exod. 20:12; Deut. 5:16 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:34:55 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:25:16 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131925 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-5-disciples-healings-and-conflict-116-36 Jesus confronts spiritual forces head on, showcasing his authority over sickness, demons, and sin. This session focuses on five powerful miracle stories that demonstrate the kingdom’s arrival through supernatural healings and exorcisms. Delve into the theological meaning behind the forgiveness of sin, the cleansing of the lepers, and the redefining of what purity truly means. Follow the growing conflict that Jesus encounters with religious leaders and how his actions disrupt common expectations of the Messiah and Sabbath keeping. Verses: Mark 1:16-3:6; Lev. 13-14; Dan. 7; Ps. 110 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Jesus confronts spiritual forces head on, showcasing his authority over sickness, demons, and sin. This session focuses on five powerful miracle stories that demonstrate the kingdom’s arrival through supernatural healings and exorcisms. Delve into the theological meaning behind the forgiveness of sin, the cleansing of the lepers, and the redefining of what purity truly means. Follow the growing conflict that Jesus encounters with religious leaders and how his actions disrupt common expectations of the Messiah and Sabbath keeping. Verses: Mark 1:16-3:6; Lev. 13-14; Dan. 7; Ps. 110 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:33:10 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:20:51 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131923 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-4-kingdom-inauguration-114-15 Analyze the critical declaration in Mark 1:14-15 as Jesus announces that the kingdom of God has arrived (“drawn near”). This session explores key theological frameworks—realized, futurist, and inaugurated eschatology—and clarifies the nature of God’s kingdom as dynamic dominion rather than geographic territory. Understand how Jesus’ message marks the overlap between the present age and the age to come, inviting repentance and belief in God’s redemptive reign. Verses: Mark 1:14-15; Ps. 103:19; Ps. 145:11-13; Isa. 52:7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Analyze the critical declaration in Mark 1:14-15 as Jesus announces that the kingdom of God has arrived (“drawn near”). This session explores key theological frameworks—realized, futurist, and inaugurated eschatology—and clarifies the nature of God’s kingdom as dynamic dominion rather than geographic territory. Understand how Jesus’ message marks the overlap between the present age and the age to come, inviting repentance and belief in God’s redemptive reign. Verses: Mark 1:14-15; Ps. 103:19; Ps. 145:11-13; Isa. 52:7 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:26:29 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:15:13 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131921 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-3-and-so-it-begins-john-and-jesus-12-13 Dive into the opening scene of the Gospel of Mark with an emphasis on how Jesus’ arrival fulfills Old Testament expectations. Learn how Mark’s fast-paced narrative structure draws from messianic themes in the Hebrew Scriptures, anchoring the good news in Isaiah’s vision of Yahweh’s return. Examine John the Baptist’s role as forerunner and the theological meaning of baptism, repentance, and the kingdom of God. Verses: Mark 1:2-13; Isa. 40:1-11; Mal. 3:1; Isa. 52:7-10 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Dive into the opening scene of the Gospel of Mark with an emphasis on how Jesus’ arrival fulfills Old Testament expectations. Learn how Mark’s fast-paced narrative structure draws from messianic themes in the Hebrew Scriptures, anchoring the good news in Isaiah’s vision of Yahweh’s return. Examine John the Baptist’s role as forerunner and the theological meaning of baptism, repentance, and the kingdom of God. Verses: Mark 1:2-13; Isa. 40:1-11; Mal. 3:1; Isa. 52:7-10 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:19:13 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:10:03 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2131920 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-2-the-gospel-11 Uncover the prophetic roots and rich theological layers behind the Gospel’s dramatic opening scenes. From John the Baptist’s fulfillment of the prophecies of Malachi and Isaiah to Jesus’ baptism and testing in the wilderness, this session explores Jesus’ divine sonship, messianic identity, and the spiritual conflict with Satan. Mark sets the stage for the clash between the two kingdoms and introduces key themes of authority, obedience, and the in-breaking of God’s kingdom reign as the beginning of the Good News. Verses: Mark 1:1; Isa. 40:3; Mal. 3:1; Mal. 4:5; Gen. 1; Ps. 2:7; Isa. 42:1; Gen. 22; Exod. 4 Teacher: […]]]> false Uncover the prophetic roots and rich theological layers behind the Gospel’s dramatic opening scenes. From John the Baptist’s fulfillment of the prophecies of Malachi and Isaiah to Jesus’ baptism and testing in the wilderness, this session explores Jesus’ divine sonship, messianic identity, and the spiritual conflict with Satan. Mark sets the stage for the clash between the two kingdoms and introduces key themes of authority, obedience, and the in-breaking of God’s kingdom reign as the beginning of the Good News. Verses: Mark 1:1; Isa. 40:3; Mal. 3:1; Mal. 4:5; Gen. 1; Ps. 2:7; Isa. 42:1; Gen. 22; Exod. 4 Teacher: […]]]> 00:25:45 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:03:23 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65545/episode/2130092 https://gospel-of-mark.castos.com/episodes/session-1-four-gospels-one-jesus Explore the unique literary and theological roles of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Understand why early Christians preserved multiple Gospel accounts and how each emphasizes distinct portraits of Jesus: King, Servant, Savior, and Son of God. Learn how to read the Gospels both vertically and horizontally, and how narrative structure and theological purpose shape the Gospel of Mark as a powerful, historical, and spiritual testimony about Messiah Jesus. Verses: N/A Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Explore the unique literary and theological roles of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Understand why early Christians preserved multiple Gospel accounts and how each emphasizes distinct portraits of Jesus: King, Servant, Savior, and Son of God. Learn how to read the Gospels both vertically and horizontally, and how narrative structure and theological purpose shape the Gospel of Mark as a powerful, historical, and spiritual testimony about Messiah Jesus. Verses: N/A Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:26:09