Illustration with Purpose Creativity with Power
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.
Having proved his authority in many ways, Yesous is still not accepted in his ancestral village. This doesn’t stop Him from expanding His reach. Just as He promised, He sends His Commissioners out with authority to say and do the same acts He’s been doing. In this way, Yesous becomes famous all throughout the region. Even King Herod knows about Him. When His Commissioners finally do return Yesous takes them across the lake to eat. When crowds show up, however, Yesous surprises everyone with an astonishing miracle. Even still, a spooky situation on the water shows His apprentices still haven’t understood all He can do.
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).