Why Jesus Is Good News - The Gospel of Mark and the Coming of God

by David C. Perry

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553063325
• ISBN13: 9781553063322
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Essence Publishing (Canada)
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.7"

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The God of the Bible is a God on the move. He "comes down" to rescue Israel from Egypt. He "goes before" His people in the wilderness. And He "comes" to the exiles in Babylon, to restore them to their land-and to Himself. David Perry argues that the coming of God is the backdrop to the book of Mark. Mark begins his gospel with Isaiah's announcement of God coming to restore His people: "Prepare the way of the Lord." Then, throughout his narrative, Mark opens scene after scene with the coming of Jesus: Jesus comes to the Jordan, He enters a house, He comes to Jerusalem, He enters the temple. These "arrival references," the author contends, are more than incidental details. They are the key to the story, highlighting Jesus' arrivals as the unfolding fulfillment of God's arrival. And like God coming to the exiles, Jesus comes to restore: He heals the sick, He teaches righteousness, He cleanses the temple, He dies for sinners, and He rises again. He is the coming of God for the restoration of His people-and all peoples. And that is why He is good news."Informed, entertaining, and encouraging. Full of thoughtful reflections and earthy anecdotes. This book will give you food for thought and inspiration for worship."Aled Griffith, PrincipalKing's Bible CollegeOxford, England"Scholarly and yet easy to read. It speaks to the heart and to the intellect. I highly commend it!"Barney Coombs, PresidentSalt & Light Ministries"The gospel of Mark is pithy and immediate-and so are David Perry's meditations on it. They are scholarly, clear, and devotional all at once-a rare combination."Steven Thomas, Senior PastorOxford Community ChurchOxford EnglandDavid Perry is a graduate of Beloit College and Providence Theological Seminary. He is a teaching elder at Gateway Christian Community and academic dean of The King's Commission Ministry Training Institute. He lives with his wife Velma in Winnipeg, Canada. They have two married children and one grandchild.