Book of Mark Summary: The Gospel of Urgency. The Gospels together form four complementary portraits of Jesus. Where Matthew emphasizes fulfillment of the Old Testament, Mark’s Gospel hits like a fast-paced documentary. Written with urgency, it uses the word “immediately” over 40 times. It’s the shortest Gospel, stripped of long teaching blocks and packed with action — healings, exorcisms, and conflict.

Book of Matthew Summary: The Gospel of the Kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel is distinct in its focus on Jesus as the Messiah who fulfills the Old Testament. Writing to a Jewish audience, Matthew shows again and again that what Jesus said and did was “to fulfill what was spoken by the prophets.” He emphasizes Jesus as King, Teacher, and the embodiment of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Evangelism: Preaching the Gospel, Not Selling a Product. Evangelism is not marketing. It’s not a PR campaign. It’s not a strategy to grow church attendance. Evangelism is the bold, loving proclamation of the good news that Jesus Christ died for sinners, that He rose from the grave, and that eternal life is available to all who repent and believe.