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This paper explores the descriptions of Jesus seen in the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of John, pointing out the similarities and differences between them and how they come together to form the kind, and yet powerful, character of Jesus.

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"Mark's gospel often portrays Jesus as a servant. To emphasize this point, Mark begins his gospel by quoting from the book of Isaiah, where we are told, "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare for you a way--a voice of one calling in the desert, Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him" (New International Version Mark 1:2-3). It is important to note that the word "messenger" is used because it suggests that Jesus is living his life under God's command. Jesus served God by spreading his word and also by sacrificing his life according to God's will."

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