Mark 1:1 - 22

Mark begins his account of Jesus' life by briefly introducing us to John, who baptized those who had repented of their sins and were looking for One to come that would baptize with the Holy Spirit.  Jesus is baptized by John, receives the approval of His heavenly Father and is immediately driven into the wilderness where He successfully endures temptation from Satan himself.  Jesus then begins a public ministry, preaching a message of repentance in light of God's coming kingdom.  He calls Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow Him and they begin teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.