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Firm Foundations

Firm Foundations. Lesson 35: Jesus Began His Ministry Memory verse: John 1:17. Introduction. What if John the Baptist came and preached to us today? Would people listen? Who needs to repent?. John the Baptist. Faithfully prepared the people to trust in Christ Some repented

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Firm Foundations

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  1. Firm Foundations Lesson 35: Jesus Began His Ministry Memory verse: John 1:17

  2. Introduction • What if John the Baptist came and preached to us today? • Would people listen? • Who needs to repent?

  3. John the Baptist • Faithfully prepared the people to trust in Christ • Some repented • Others trusted only in themselves • What about people who think they are righteous because they come to church? • King Herod didn’t like John’s message • It rebuked him • Herod put him in prison and killed him

  4. Jesus’ message • Mark 1:14-15 • John’s ministry was complete • Jesus began telling people to change their attitudes • Hebrews 11:6 • Why was Abel accepted by God? Noah? Abraham? Moses? • Acceptance by God is through faith alone • Gospel = good news • Leave Satan’s kingdom for God’s kingdom

  5. Jesus called men to assist Him • Mark 1:16-20 • Jesus called fishermen • “Fishers of men” • Bring men to God by telling them the Good News

  6. Jesus taught with authority • Mark 1:21 • Synagogues – special places like churches where the Jewish people met • Only met in temple for special feasts • Mark 1:22 • Surprised by His authority • Scribes knew but didn’t really believe God’s Word • Scribes didn’t really understand God’s Word • Jesus is God – knew the Word very well

  7. Jesus cast out evil spirits • Mark 1:23-24 • Demons rebelled long ago • They know Jesus is God • Demons know Jesus has power over them • Mark 1:25-26 • Jesus didn’t want demons to be the ones telling the truth about Him • Mark 1:27-28 • Jesus showed again His authority

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