"Follow Me," Jesus told them, "and I will make you into fishers of men!" Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. --Mark 1:17-18The Gospel of Mark is a book of action and passion. Events happen one after another, with a vivid sense of immediacy and urgency. Jesus? emotions come through strongly--at times he is angry and distressed, other times filled with compassion. In this volume, Michael Card provides a lively tour of the Gospel of Mark. As a friend and interpreter of Simon Peter, Mark gives firsthand glimpses of the life and ministry of Jesus in vibrant and energetic narration. The first Gospel to be written, Mark is a "pamphlet for hard times," encouraging Christians that all their sufferings were already endured by Jesus.Accompany Mark on his journey with Jesus. The more clearly you see Jesus here, the greater your passion will be for him.

In a career that spans 30 years, Michael Card has recorded over 31 albums, authored or co-authored over 24 books, hosted a radio program, and written for a wide range of magazines. An award-winning musician and performing artist, he has penned such favorites as "El Shaddai," "Immanuel" and many other songs. He has branched his ministry beyond music and written numerous books, including A Sacred Sorrow, A Violent Grace, The Parable of Joy and Sleep Sound in Jesus (a children's book). He has also written the Biblical Imagination Series, with a book and accompanying music CD for each of the four gospels. A graduate of Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's and master's degree in biblical studies, Card also serves as mentor to many younger artists and musicians, teaching courses on the creative process and calling the Christian recording industry into deeper discipleship. Card lives in Tennessee with his wife and four children.

Preface: The Biblical Imagination
Introduction: Who is Mark?
Major Themes
The So-Called Messianic Secret
The Fiery Trial
The Gospel of Passion: The Emotional Life of Jesus
Mark 1
Mark 2: Stories of the Inappropriateness of Jesus
Mark 3: Discipling the Disciples
Mark 4: Second Stage of Galilean Ministry
Mark 5: People at Jesus' Feet
Mark 6: Two Banquets
Mark 7
Mark 8
Mark 9
Mark 10: Four Questions
Mark 11
Mark 12: Final Questions
Mark 13: The Simplicity of Jesus' End-Time Teaching
Mark 14
Mark 15
Mark 16
Appendixes
A. Ancient Sources on the Relationship Between Peter and Mark
B. References to the Emotional Life of Jesus in the Gospels
C. Historical References to the Period of Mark's Gospel
D. References to Mark in the New Testament
E. The Additional Ending of Mark
Notes
Resources
About the Author
About the Biblical Imagination Series