Mark 1:1-8 – Jesus’ Radical Service: From Untying Sandals to Giving His Life

To introduce a “wow factor” consider tying together historical context, prophetic symbolism, and Jesus’ radical nature.    “The Kingship of Jesus and a Radical New Beginning”  Imagine this: this gospel begins by declaring Jesus as the Son of God. But this wasn’t just any title—it was a direct challenge to Roman imperial power. The term “gospel”…