Scripture

Mark makes no effort to impress listeners or win votes. His voice aims only to prepare those who hear it for the coming of the Lord.

The sneak-peek vision of the world to come, a preview of the Last Day, the Day of the Lord, has already been revealed, declares Peter.

Isaiah invokes beautiful imagery of the Good Shepherd who tends His flock, gathers His lambs in His arms, carries them in His bosom, and gently leads.