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A Message From Hunter R. Hill
Some years ago, when composing a prayer to use at the opening of a class I taught on Mark’s Gospel, I found that these words came unexpectedly to me, almost as a gift. I had very little to do with it except for the quick scribbling I did to get it on paper before it slipped away from me. I hope this gift, God’s wink perhaps, benefits you as much as it has made an impact on my life even years later.
“Spirit of God, who once long ago descended through the torn apart heavens to rest on Jesus, descend yet again into our lives. Open our blinded eyes so that like Bartimaeus, we may see yet again: see You near at hand, with us, among us, out ahead of us, loosed on us. And preparing us — who are afraid — to follow You on the way, even to Jerusalem. Amen.”
A voice from heaven speaks to Jesus,
” You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. “
Mark 1:11
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Jesus declares the purpose of his ministry,
” For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45
About the Book
Buried Treasure addresses the easily missed or misperceived themes of Mark’s Gospel, unearthing some surprising discoveries- buried treasures waiting to be found.The book examines nine Markan themes that emerge from the characters, events, and structure of Mark’s story. In each chapter, readers follow a single theme, discovering narrative treasures along the way.
Hunter R. Hill tells present-day stories of transformation and change, drawn from myriad sources, including his own life, and connects them to Mark’s narrative of transformation, resurrection, and change. He links today’s human realities and hopes to those discovered in Mark’s artful account of the life of Jesus and those who imperfectly followed him. Hill also draws on the insight of his own master teachers and mentors, whose observations reveal and crystallize the good news unearthed over the years.
Even for those who have spent a lifetime reading the Bible, much remains to be discovered in Mark’s story, with Hunter R. Hill as a gracious, thoughtful guide. By reading Buried Treasure, readers unearth the riches of Mark’s Gospel.
Jesus’s final words in Mark’s Gospel, cried out from the cross,
” My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? “
Mark 15:34
Reviews
“What do you get when you combine pastoral wisdom attuned to the breadth and depth of human experience, a lifelong fascination with Mark’s Gospel, keen literary sensibility, and lucid prose? The result is Buried Treasure. This wonderful book invites the first-time readers of Mark into that intriguing story and offers fresh insight to seasoned readers as well.”
John T. Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, Union Presbyterian Seminary
"Hill has discovered new spiritual riches from the familiar Gospel of Mark. He makes Mark's text accessible and provides very valuable insights for today. 'Markan surprises' throughout show how the Gospel's story is astonishingly relevant and meaningful for us. Mark believed the story of Jesus matters in an ultimate way. Experiencing the risen Christ as present and active energizes all life. Hill helps us joyfully discover the transformative power of Mark's story of Jesus!"
"Buried Treasure is the outcome of biblical inquiry informed by a disciplined theological imagination and creative methodology. Hill exposes fundamental themes imperceptibly woven into Mark's Gospel. These lead to insights regarding Jesus himself, the challenges of discipleship, the nature of the kingdom, the critical role of the female followers, the meaning of resurrection, and the ongoing situation of Mark's readers: fear joined with hope. The book is a treasure."
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“Hill has discovered new spiritual riches from the familiar Gospel of Mark. He makes Mark’s text accessible and provides very valuable insights for today. ‘Markan surprises’ throughout show how the Gospel’s story is astonishingly relevant and meaningful for us. Mark believed the story of Jesus matters in an ultimate way. Experiencing the risen Christ as present and active energizes all life. Hill helps us joyfully discover the transformative power of Mark’s story of Jesus!”
Donald K. McKim, author of Everyday Prayer with John Calvin
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Join Hunter Hill for an upcoming Book Signing & Reading.
From Jesus’s Toes to Mark’s Gospel: a Journey.
April 16th, 2023 3:30 PM at Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church,
11421 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23238.
“Spirit of God, who once long ago descended through the torn apart heavens to rest on Jesus,
descend yet again into our lives. Open our blinded eyes so that like Bartimaeus, we may see yet
again —see You near at hand, with us, among us, out ahead of us, loosed on us: and preparing us
— who are afraid –to follow You on the way, even to Jerusalem. Amen.”
Hunter R. Hill holds a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and an MDiv and DMin from Union Theological Seminary (now Union Presbyterian Seminary) in Virginia, He was ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1971, and he served churches in North Carolina and Florida. Hill then dedicated himself to the specialized ministry of pastoral care and counseling, serving in three different agencies in Virginia until his retirement. Hunter Hill and his wife Lyn have been married for more than fifty years. They have two children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, he can be found filling his bird feeder, making a batch of his favorite chili, picking out a book for his next read, or if all else fails: napping.
Hunter Hill
“Spirit of God, who once long ago descended through the torn apart heavens to rest on Jesus,
descend yet again into our lives. Open our blinded eyes so that like Bartimaeus, we may see yet
again —see You near at hand, with us, among us, out ahead of us, loosed on us: and preparing us
— who are afraid –to follow You on the way, even to Jerusalem. Amen.”
Hunter R. Hill holds a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and an MDiv and DMin from Union Theological Seminary (now Union Presbyterian Seminary) in Virginia. He was ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1971, and he served churches in North Carolina and Florida. Hill then dedicated himself to the specialized ministry of pastoral care and counseling, serving in three different agencies in Virginia until his retirement. He and his wife Lyn have been married for more than fifty years. They have two children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, he can be found filling his bird feeder, making a batch of his favorite chili, picking out a book for his next read, or if all else fails:
napping.
Hunter Hill