Chapter 1

These comics are a graphic adaptation of Scot McKnight’s translation of The Gospel of Mark from his book The Second Testament. I will be posting daily through 2025 as part of my own devotional meditation on the Gospels.

Mark chapter 1 introduces us to Yesous when he comes do be dipped in the Jordan River. The action slowly builds as he starts teaching in the local Assembly Halls and to everyone’s shock exercises a demon. It soon becomes clear that this unusual teacher can do much more as he heals a sick woman and a man with a skin disease. Soon everyone knows about this sensational new prophet and crowds begin following him.

I do not have written permission to use this text but I highly encourage you to order a copy of The Second Testament for yourself from InterVarsity Press. It is a wonderful resource for engaging with the original authors of the whole New Testament (not just Mark).

Chapter 2

These comics are a graphic adaptation of Scot McKnight’s translation of The Gospel of Mark from his book The Second Testament. I will be posting daily through 2025 as part of my own devotional meditation on the Gospels.

As Yesous’ fame continues to grow, chapter two introduces us to his main opponents. The following stories all involve the pharisees and their response to Yesous. Until now, we have seen that Yesous has come to heal and restore, but chapter two also introduces Yesous’ moral authority. He forgives the sins of a paralytic, calls and dines with a tax collector, and openly reinterprets both traditional fasting and Sabbath law. The clear image is that something new has come and the established religious power is not happy about it.

I do not have written permission to use this text but I highly encourage you to order a copy of The Second Testament for yourself from InterVarsity Press. It is a wonderful resource for engaging with the original authors of the whole New Testament (not just Mark).

Chapter 3

These comics are a graphic adaptation of Scot McKnight’s translation of The Gospel of Mark from his book The Second Testament. I will be posting daily through 2025 as part of my own devotional meditation on the Gospels.

Chapter three finishes the set of Pharisee stories begun in chapter two. Yesous is then swarmed by a larger crowd than ever, all seeking healing and deliverance. Limited by His finite human body Yesous begins a new phase in His ministry, appointing 12 Commissioners to act as His representatives. The chapter ends with an exploration of what C.S. Lewis called the Trilemma (or Liar, Lunatic, Lord). We learn that Yesous’ family believes that He has lost His mind. The Pharisees assert that He is secretly evil and in league with Satan. Yesous, however, boldly praises those who listen to Him and as a result, do God’s will.

I do not have written permission to use this text but I highly encourage you to order a copy of The Second Testament for yourself from InterVarsity Press. It is a wonderful resource for engaging with the original authors of the whole New Testament (not just Mark).

Chapter 4

These comics are a graphic adaptation of Scot McKnight’s translation of The Gospel of Mark from his book The Second Testament. I will be posting daily through 2025 as part of my own devotional meditation on the Gospels.

Yesous has been misunderstood by his family and the religious leaders, but this isn’t entirely surprising. We now get a peak into His teachings and learn that Word-Pictures are the only way He addresses the crowds. We get to listen in on a few of these Analogies and begin to understand the He purposely uses ambiguity to ensure that only those who are worthy understand. It is from this “beautiful land” that “God’s Empire” will sprout and spread. Still, even His disciples don’t quite understand as the first of three detailed miracle narratives exposes their own lack of trust.

I do not have written permission to use this text but I highly encourage you to order a copy of The Second Testament for yourself from InterVarsity Press. It is a wonderful resource for engaging with the original authors of the whole New Testament (not just Mark).