The Gospel by Mark (written by John Mark) is written to the Gentiles, specifically the Romans. This is most likely the John Mark that failed as a missionary-trainee in the book of Acts, and was refused by Paul, but then trained by Barnabas.

**Mark 1:1-8**   *The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; 7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.*

* John was sent to prepare the way for Jesus’ First Coming. We are here to Prepare the Way for Jesus’ Second Coming.
* John made an impact because his life matched his message. He lived out his convictions and made his job his priority! He had God’s power and God’s message! He didn’t worry about fitting into his nation’s religious system or its carnal lifestyles.
* Like John, we have a vital ministry! So, like John, let’s be separated, passionate, and faithful!