1. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL Mark 1 ： 1

2. The Beginning of the Gospel Αρχη του ευαγγελιου Іησου Хριστου υιου Θεου The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

3. 1 ） Note the “beginning”!  How does Mark end? Conclusion ：  Mark is not ancient history.  The Gospel is continuing today!

4. 2 ） Note the “Gospel”!  “Gospel”  it is not a book  it is not a philosophy  it is not “good news”  Word meaning 1 ） euvaggelion = eu “good” + logoj “news” 2 ） butterfly （ butter + fly ）

5. The Gospel is the life changing story of Jesus that is continuing today ！  gospel = power Isaiah 40:9-11; 52:7 Mark 5 ： 1-20 Genesis 1 ： 1 Conslusion ：  The Gospel can change our lives!

6. 3 ） Note “Jesus”! Why can the Gospel change our lives? Jesus  Saviour (“Joshua”) Christ  “anointed one”  priest  prophet  king The Son of God!

7. Jesus is the perfect Saviour!  Jesus is the centre of the Bible. Conclusion ：  Do you want to know Him?  Do who want to trust Him?  Do you want to follow Him?