New exegetical commentary on the Gospel of Mark for preachers Bible teachers non-specialists Mark wrote his Gospel to explain why and how Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God who fulfils Gods promises as he proclaims and embodies the coming kingdom of God. Mark emphasizes Jesuss authority and also his suffering and death as Gods will for his messianic mission. Eckhard Schnabels commentary seeks to help todays Christian disciples communicate the significance of Jesus and the transforming power of