Mark 1, Mark's account of the Gospel is the shortest of the four. Jesus called
His disciples unto Him and ordained twelve that they should be with Him. Simon
Peter - Peter means "a stone," massive and durable and cannot be moved
by the wind. A stone is a landmark, a man could take his bearings from this
landmark. A stone is made up of many qualities. James or Jacob, which means
"supplanter." Jacob got the victory over the enemy, and the enemy we
have to supplant in our own human nature. John means "grace of God."
The root meaning of grace is "agreeable." A person who has grace
in their heart will be agreeable. Andrew - "manly," to become a man
in the truest sense. Philip "warrior," we need to have a warlike
spirit to war against that which is wrong. Bartholomew - "abounding in
furrows," this would speak of labour, God would have us to do our part
naturally so that He can do His part spiritually. Matthew - "gift of God." The most important gift of all to us is God's Son. |