Power and Glory Unveiled in Mark’s Gospel

About the Book

Mark's Gospel is the briefest of the four gospels, but is frequently more vivid and detailed than the parallel accounts in Matthew and Luke. Written principally for the Roman world, this Gospel presents Christ as the Servant of the Lord, emphasizing the Passion of Jesus, sent to minister and to give his life a ransom for many. It is a book of deeds and contains short discourses and few parables. Christ fulfills Messianic prophecies as found in Isaiah 42:1-21; 49:1-8; 50:4-11; 52:13-15; 53:1-12, and Zechariah 3:8-10. Christ’s ministry of miracles, fellowship with sinners, selection of disciples, and teaching of the multitudes revolve around self-giving love being climaxed at the Cross followed by His glorious Resurrection. Although Christ is depicted in the Gospel of Mark as a servant, the strong emphasis upon His miracles and His mission unveils His Power and Glory.

About the Author

Dr. Raymond J. Zeman received his BSMS degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Engineering. He received his Master of Business Administration degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Doctor of Biblical Studies and Ph.D. degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary. He has served as a corporate executive and director of numerous companies and as a visiting lecturer at various colleges and universities. In addition, Ray was a pastor of two Massachusetts churches, retired from both, and moved his consulting, Bible teaching, and writing to North Carolina. An essay written by Ray, entitled “The Effects of Spiritual Guidance in the World Today,” was entered into the Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 84th Congress, First Edition, Vol. 101; No.72 dated Tuesday, May 3, 1955, by the representative to Congress, Oliver P. Bolton, sponsor of the bill that added “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance. Ray is currently a member of the Advisory Board Case Western Reserve University, School of Engineering, and a Bible teacher for various North Carolina churches. He and his wife live in Davidson NC and have three children, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Ray has published and taught Hope Unveiled in the Book of Revelation, Power and Glory Unveiled in Mark’s Gospel, Christian Faith Unveiled in the Epistle of James, and Instructions for the Lord’s Return Unveiled in Thessalonians.