Bayer places Mark's Gospel in its biblical context and explores the dynamic relationship between Jesus and his disciples - a process in which Jesus radically transforms them from self-dependent to God-dependent - beginning with the heart.

"A remarkable study of the Gospel of Mark. No evangelical scholar is more aware of detailed and scholarly work on the Gospel of Mark than Hans Bayer." - Richard Pratt

"Theology and biblical commentary at its best." - Bryan Chapell

"Dr. Hans Bayer provides high-level scholarship in accessible form in this, his latest work." - Scott Sauls

"Not only is this the best book I have ever read on the theology of Mark's gospel, it's also my new favorite on the nature and rhythms of gospel-centered discipleship." - Scotty Smith