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Mark. Chapter 2. Jesus received a mixed reaction from people. Common People, Mk. 12:37 Jewish Leaders, Lk. 19:47-48. Mark. Chapter 2. Our reaction will determine our destiny.
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Mark Chapter 2 Jesus received a mixed reaction from people. • Common People, Mk. 12:37 • Jewish Leaders, Lk. 19:47-48
Mark Chapter 2 Our reaction will determine our destiny. “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” - Acts 4:12
Mark Chapter 2 Four points of opposition. • Deity • Ministry • Piety • Conformity
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Paralytic brought to Him, 3-4 • Known • Fix a physical ailment • Paralysis, leprosy • Cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Paralytic brought to Him, 3-4 • Fix a spiritual ailment • Self • Others
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Paralytic brought to Him, 3-4 • Faith is… • Seen in ACTIONS, Jas. 2:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:13 • Needed for FORGIVENESS, Jn. 8:24; Heb. 11:6; Jas. 2:14, 26
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 • Forgave sins • Penitent woman, Lk. 7:48 • Penitent thief, Lk. 23:43
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 • Quietly questioned • Blasphemy • God forgives
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 • Replied • Knew evil thoughts, Mt. 9:4; Heb. 4:13 • Proposed proof, cf. 1 Kgs. 18
Mark Chapter 2 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12 • Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 • Proved His words • Command • Marveled, Mt. 9:8 • Amazement & fear, Lk. 5:26
Mark Chapter 2 His Ministry was Criticized, 13-17 • He called Levi, 13-14 • Left all, Lk. 5:28 • Had a feast, Lk. 5:29
Mark Chapter 2 His Ministry was Criticized, 13-17 • He associated with sinners, 15-17 • Criticized by sinners, Mt. 23:2-4; 3:7 • Replied • Physicians help the sick • Sinners need repentance, Lk. 13:3 • Self-righteous are blind, Jn. 9:39-41 • Mercy over sacrifice, Mt. 9:13
Mark Chapter 2 His Ministry was Criticized, 13-17 • There is no justification for our close association with sinners, 1 Cor. 15:33 • In the world, Jn. 17:15 • Teach & rebuke, Eph. 5:11
Mark Chapter 2 His Piety was Doubted, 18-22 • Questioned about fasting, 18 • Twice weekly by Pharisees, Mt. 6:16 • Annual in the Law, Lev. 16:29-34; 23:26-32
Mark Chapter 2 His Piety was Doubted, 18-22 • An absurd criticism, 19-22 • Bridegroom – friends • New patch – old garment • Old wineskins – new wine • Distant application to OT / NT, Lk. 5:39
Mark Chapter 2 His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28 • Disciples plucked grain on the Sabbath, 23; cf. Deut. 23:25 • Challenged as unlawful, 24
Mark Chapter 2 His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28 • Jesus destroyed their objection, 25-28 • David’s actions, 1 Sam. 21:1-6; Lev. 24:5-9 • Not lawful, Mt. 12:3-4 • Specific authority excludes
Mark Chapter 2 His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28 • Jesus destroyed their objection, 25-28 • Priests’ actions, Mt. 12:5 • Mercy – not sacrifice, 1 Sam. 15:22-23 • Sabbath for man • Lord of Sabbath
Mark Chapter 2 His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28 • Jesus destroyed their objection, 25-28 • NOT SITUATION ETHICS!!! • Christ did not alter the law, Mt. 5:19-20 • Sabbath penalty was death, Num. 15:32-36 Compare Mt. 15:1-8
Mark Chapter 2 Four points of opposition. • Deity • Ministry • Piety • Conformity
Mark Chapter 2 Jesus received a mixed reaction from people. • Common People, Mk. 12:37 • Jewish Leaders, Lk. 19:47-48
Mark Chapter 2 Our reaction will determine our destiny. “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” - Acts 4:12