Mark's Gospel is the shortest gospel and from the start points to Jesus being the Son of God. Initially Mark tells about John the Baptist's ministry preparing the way for Jesus preaching repentance. "I baptize you with water but he (Jesus) will baptize you with the Holy Spirit". Then comes the baptism of Jesus by John in the River Jordan where the Spirit descended on Jesus "like a dove... and a voice from heaven confirmed Jesus' sonship". Then the Spirit sent Jesus for a 40-day spell in the desert where he was tempted by Satan "and angels attended him". John was put in prison but Jesus went to Galilee "proclaiming the good news of God... the kingdom of God is near". He then called 2 fishermen, Simon and Andrew, to follow him and immediately they "left their nets and followed him". Jesus then called James and John who also followed him. Jesus went to teach in Capernaum and people were impressed by his authority. Then a man with an evil spirit cried out and Jesus exorcised him much to the amazement of all. Jesus then went on to heal Simon Peter's mother-in-law as well as other sick people and demon-possessed people. Jesus got up very early to pray before going round the villages of Galilee preaching and driving out demons. Jesus then healed someone with leprosy and the man spread the news everywhere even though Jesus asked him not to.
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