Come Follow Me: Reflections on the Markan Jesus

The message of Jesus Christ is timeless, and has never been more relevant than in our own day. Jesus' life, ministry, and teachings have inspired billions of people throughout the ages to follow him. The Gospel of Mark was the first gospel written, and presents the story of Jesus in a way that is dynamic, exciting, and profound. In thirty-one brief, accessible chapters, pastor and theologian S. H. Mathews reflects on the most significant passages in Mark's gospel. Whether used as a month-long daily devotional or as a guide to reading Mark's gospel, this book will be a trusted companion for those who seek to follow Jesus, or to understand his life and message more clearly.

S. H. Mathews is pastor of United Baptist Church in Valdese, North Carolina, and a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol. He teaches philosophy and religion at the University of Phoenix. He is the author of Holy Habits: Spiritual Disciplines for Christian Living and Christian Fasting: Biblical and Evangelical Perspectives. He earned a DMin from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a PhD from the University of Pretoria.