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Mark: Knowing the Son of God "The Mission" | Pastor Todd Hessel
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The mission of God has always been for His Spirit to dwell with His people, and this truth is on full display in the opening chapter of Mark. From Old Testament prophecy to the baptism of Jesus, every detail points to one unified story of redemption. John the Baptist prepared the way through a baptism of repentance, but Jesus offers something far greater: the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. Repentance is not a one-time event but an ongoing posture of the heart, a daily surrender to God rather than a reliance on self-justification. At Jesus' baptism, the entire Trinity was present and active, commissioning the Son for His mission and inviting us into relationship with God Himself. God does not need us, but He chooses to use us, calling us to plant, water, and trust Him with the results.