Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read through the gospel of Mark in 40 Days!

With the help of your mission co-ordinator you can investigate one of the most fascinating people this world has ever known: Jesus the Christ, the Son of God. You can’t ignore his place in history.

But who should we ask to tell us about him?

How about asking someone who lived at the same time? Let’s ask the friend of Jesus’ disciples, let’s ask Mark.

His Gospel is printed alongside explanations of what’s going on in Jesus’ life.

New beginners will find a ‘Boot Camp’ to get them started - with words, phrases and background information. ‘Think Spots’ will give you extra time to think through some of the key issues that Jesus raises about our lives.

Dominic Smart is the minister of Gilcomston Parish Church, Aberdeen, Scotland.