Here are four quotes from four different Christian voices, each touching a major theme in the Gospel of Mark:

R. T. France — on Mark’s emphasis on Jesus’ identity: “The central question of Mark’s Gospel is, Who is Jesus?”

William Barclay — on Mark’s fast-moving portrait of Jesus: “Mark’s Gospel is essentially an action story.”

David Guzik — on Mark 10:45 and servanthood: “Jesus came to serve, and to give.”

Charles Spurgeon — on the disciples’ failure to understand Jesus: “The best of men are but men at the best.”