When we meet someone for the first time, we tend to try and figure out who they are. It’s interesting to hear how people define and describe themselves. Some people, often men, will tell you about their qualifications and achievements in life. Others will speak about their nationality or ethnicity. Others might tell you about their family. You might hear about the clubs that they are part of, or the various people you might both know who connect you.
Who are you?
I don’t think it’s a question that can be answered apart form some sort of relational or social context. Even if we say, “I’m a loner”, we’re defining ourselves in terms of other people!
Who are they?
That’s a different question, isn’t it? All of a sudden, we’re not asking about someone’s self-assessment, but that of those around them. We want others to think well of us. That’s why we spend so much time cultivating our friendships and our facebook statuses. That’s why we make sure we use the best filters on our instagram, and project the right image of ourselves in our TikTok shares. It’s why we choose who we hang out with.
It’s all about image management and self-improvement.
Who are you?
And who is Jesus?
This week, we’re starting a new series in Marks’ gospel – all about the good news of God. Mark wants us to realise who Jesus is – and to realise what that means for us.
Today’s text: Mark 1:1-13
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