The Hero of Every Story

  • Jonathan Phipps
  • Oct 11, 2007
  • Series: Signposts: A Journey in The Gospel of Mark

A TALE OF TWO MEALS
The feeding of the five thousand occurs right after the death of John the Baptist. The contrast of these two meals couldn't be more striking. At the first, a weak and debaucherous king removes the head of Jesus' cousin, the voice crying out in the wildnerness (Isaiah 40). At the second, the true king has compassion for his sheep, provides humbly for them and further demonstrates His true identity.

WHO IS THIS HERO... REALLY?
Jesus has been going to great lengths to show Himself for who He really is, and yet, while His followers seem to occasionally catch glimpses into His identity, they still don't really get this guy. We, however, have an advantage over them, having access to the full revelation of who Jesus is in His person and work. It is absolutely critical that we get at His true identity. What is at stake? Everything.

Two Questions:

Why is Jesus the Hero of Every Story?

Are there certain things Christians believe that are worth fighting and dying for?