The Greatest Story Ever Told: Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Betrayal, and Violence
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Mark Chapter 1 No Greater Story • Love • Loyalty • Sacrifice • Betrayal • Violence
Mark Chapter 1 The Beginning of Jesus Public Life • Three witnesses • John • God • The Holy Spirit • One Enemy: Satan
Mark Chapter 1 • Brief Introduction • Jesus calls on men to follow Him • Jesus confirmed His teaching with miracles
Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • The good news is about Jesus Christ, the Son of God • Jesus: Jehovah Saves • Christ: Anointed One • Son of God: Divine Prophet Priest King
Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • John prepared the way for Jesus, 2-8 • Per prophecy, Mal. 3:1; Isa. 40:3-5; cf. Lk. 16:16 • By baptism • Of repentance, Mt. 3:2 • For the remission of sins, Heb. 9:15; 10:4
Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • John prepared the way for Jesus, 2-8 • “All” Judea came, Lk. 7:29, 30 • Baptized “in” Jordan, Jn. 3:23 • Rugged, 2 Kgs. 1:8 • Humble • Coming Holy Spirit baptism, Acts 1:5; 11:15, 16; 2:17
Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • Jesus begins His “public” ministry, 9-15 • His baptism, Mt. 3:15; Jn. 1:29-34 • His temptation, Heb. 4:15 • His teaching • Repentance • Belief • Kingdom
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20 • Four fishermen knew Jesus • John’s disciples, Jn. 1:35-37 • “Believed” in Jesus, Jn. 1:40, 41 • NOT blind faith
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20 • They left fishing • Others needed to leave money, Mk. 10:21 • Not a universal requirement, cf. Acts 16:14, 27
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20 • They responded immediately • Learn the truth • Called • Respond, cf. Acts 24:25
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • He taught in the Synagogue • Devout • Opportunity • Sabbath keeping NOT a pattern, cf. Jn. 2:13
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • The people were astonished • His miracles were immediate • The demons recognized Him • Fearful • Silenced
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • Jesus was focused on His mission • Prayer, Lk. 6:12 • Preaching was PRIMARY, cf. Jn. 6:26, 27; 1 Cor. 14:1 • His fame spread, 28, 32, 33, 37, 45
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • Jesus cleansed the leper • Recognized the problem—desperate • Believed • Took action—called out • Received compassion • Cleansed Acts 22:16
Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • Jesus cleansed the leper • Told to keep silent • Disobeyed—Hindered Jesus’ work No matter how well intentioned, disobedience to the Lord’s commands ALWAYS hinders His cause!
Mark Chapter 1 • Brief Introduction • Jesus calls on men to follow Him • Jesus confirmed His teaching with miracles
Mark Chapter 1 No Greater Story • Love • Loyalty • Sacrifice • Betrayal • Violence
Mark Chapter 1 Do You Believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God? • Three Witnesses • One Enemy