On the Way
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus explains to his disciples just what it means to be the Messiah of Israel - Mark 8:27-38. Jesus queried his disciples: Who do men say that I am? At least nine times, Mark declares that Jesus is “ on the way .” His march to Jerusalem echoes the words in Isaiah applied at the outset of Mark’s account to John the Baptist- “ I send my messenger before your face who shall prepare your way .”