At first glance, the Gospel of Mark may seem like an ordinary account of Jesus' earthly ministry. There are many stories and events, as well as frank and searching questions, many of which were asked by Jesus Himself. But through the simple outline of the narrative, the theme of the Cross and discipleship is clearly visible; Mark is eager to show. Who Jesus was and how people responded to his call. Donald English helps readers understand Mark's position on faith. According to Mark, faith is complete and absolute devotion to Christ, which must be maintained despite difficulties and even at the risk of one’s own life. This book reveals age-old secrets; you will learn why some people believed Jesus, while others not only did not believe, but actively opposed Him. Donald English is General Secretary of the Missionary Department of the Methodist Church and Chairman of the Worldwide Executive Committee of the Methodist Churches. He was twice elected President of the Methodist Conference. He is also a well-known speaker. Donald English's research is presented in a simple manner that helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the biblical text and apply it to the realities of everyday life. The book was first published in English in 1992 by Inter-Varsity Press, Leicester, United Kingdom , which is a division of the International Fellowship of Christian Students (IFES), uniting groups of religious students from more than one hundred countries.