The Gospel of Mark records the shocking and unexpected details of the inauguration of the kingdom of God. Through the mysterious figure of Jesus, the gospel story unfolds in new and exciting ways. The identity, teaching, and mission of Jesus are on full display as the reader is pulled into the story of his life. In Cruciform Christ: 52 Reflections on the Gospel of Mark, Travis Bookout challenges you to walk away from the Gospel of Mark a different person than when you arrived. You will be challenged to believe the gospel, embody the mission of God's kingdom, and to pick up your cross and follow Jesus. Cruciform Christ breaks down Mark's Gospel into fifty-two short reflections. These reflections are designed to pull the reader deeper into the text, to both clarify and heighten the ambiguities found within, and to challenge you to take the words and actions of Jesus seriously. The end of each reflection contains a series of questions for contemplation. If you are a preacher, teacher, campus or youth minister, or any Christian desiring to dig deeper into the Word of God and grow in your knowledge and love of Jesus, Cruciform Christ is for you. This book will be a valuable companion as you study the Gospel of Mark, teach it to others, and try to live it out for yourself. If you are a preacher, teacher, campus or youth minister, or any Christian desiring to dig deeper into the Word of God and grow in your knowledge and love of Jesus, Cruciform Christ is for you. This book will be a valuable companion as you study the Gospel of Mark, teach it to others, and try to live it out for yourself.