The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2025
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Jun 3, 2025 
Jeff Cavins, a Catholic Bible scholar, joins Fr. Mike to dive into the Gospel of Mark. They highlight its unique brevity and focus on Jesus’s identity and mission. The discussion unveils the ‘messianic secret,’ exploring why Jesus kept His identity under wraps. They reflect on His selective revelations and the power of personal connections in witnessing. The urgency of Mark's action-oriented narrative is emphasized, making a compelling case for believers to actively share the gospel and consider Mark’s potential personal ties to the story.
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Mark's Unique Gospel Structure
- The Gospel of Mark uniquely divides Jesus' story into identity and mission sections.
- First half focuses on Jesus as Messiah; second half details his suffering and resurrection mission.
Focus on Jesus' Identity and Mission
- Highlight sections focusing on Jesus' identity in the first half of Mark.
- Then focus on His mission in the latter half to understand the Gospel fully.
Purpose of Jesus’ Messianic Secret
- Jesus uses the 'messianic secret' to control the timing of his revelation.
- He reveals himself first to disciples, reserving full public knowledge until after the resurrection.