We’ve all gotten a call from a person we don’t recognize. After a few seconds we ask, “who is this?” When they tell us, we start to understand. Knowledge of our past history with that person settles our mind. Context clears up our questions.

At the end of Mark 4, the disciples struggle to keep their small boat from sinking in the midst of a storm. Jesus sleeps in the stern – sleeps – while they fight for their lives. Panicking, they shake Jesus until he stirs. Jesus stands, rebukes the wind and waves, and dead calm prevails.

The disciples ask each other, “who is this?” Mark, writing for Peter, a member of the boat’s crew, describes the disciples’ response as terrified. Not awed, not relieved, not grateful. First response = Terror.

As I attempt to get closer to Jesus, as I read more, think more, and pray more, I actually find my mind less settled, less sure of my notions about Jesus. I find myself asking, who is this?

Week One of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover

There’s still time to join me and many others as we read the Bible cover to cover in 2021. According to the reading plan we are just beginning week one. Join us!