Mark has set out to demonstrate that the true good news ("gospel") is about Jesus, not Caesar. Right away, we see the crowds react with amazement at his authority displayed in wisdom and spiritual power. They even acknowledge his unique authority. But amazement and acknowledgement are not the same as accepting the authority of Jesus. It is one thing to say "Jesus is Lord"; it is far greater to say "Jesus is my Lord!" Amazement must move beyond acknowledgement to acceptance.

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