The Gospel of Mark is a fast-paced account of the life and teaching of Jesus. Based on the eyewitness testimony of the Apostle Peter, it presents Jesus as the authoritative king (chapters 1-8) whose pathway to the throne involves death (chapters 9-16). This account is “gospel” or “good news” for mankind since all people are in need of rescue from sin and death. Mark’s gospel shows us why following the suffering king as his disciples is the best way to spend our lives.