The Gospel According to Mark: Chapter I

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who is baptized in the Jordan and affirmed by God. After being tempted in the wilderness, Jesus begins preaching in Galilee. He calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John to leave their nets and follow him. In Capernaum, Jesus teaches with authority, casts out demons, and heals the sick, including a leper. Despite seeking solitude to pray, his fame spreads rapidly, forcing him to stay in desert places as crowds flock to him from every quarter.