Mark
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Mark 16
Resurrection Evidence (16:1-8)
1. The Empty Tomb (16:1-6)
a. The Stolen Body Theory (Matthew 28:13-15)
b. The Wrong Tomb Theory
c. The Lettuce Theory (John 20:15)
d. The Swoon Theory
e. The Hallucination Theory
f. The Twin Brother Theory
2. The Appearances (16:7-8)
a. He was seen by the Women (Matthew 28:9, John 20:16-17)
b. He was seen by the Disciples (Matthew 28:16-17, Luke 24:36-51, John 20:19-21:14, Acts 1:3-9)
c. He was seen by 2 travelers (Luke 24:31)
d. He was seen by 500 witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:6)
3. Historical evidence
a. The transformation of the Disciples is hard to explain w/o resurrection
b. The growth of the Church is difficult to understand w/o resurrection
c. Neither Rome nor Judaism offered counter-evidence
d. Early Christians changed the day of Sabbath observance
e. Jesus predicted His role in the judgment of Jerusalem in AD70
Manuscript Debate (16:9-20)
Reasons to Accept
1. Most manuscripts that have been found include these verses
2. Without 9-20 the ending of Mark is too abrupt
3. The long ending has been accepted for years (KJV)
Reasons to Reject
1. Two of the best manuscripts found exclude these verses
2. Many church fathers reveal no knowledge of these verses
3. Some manuscripts separate it from the text
4. Some manuscripts have a totally separate ending to Mark
5. Historians claimed other manuscripts ended at verse 8
6. An abrupt ending fits the style of Mark’s Gospel
7. The long ending is not like Mark’s writing style
8. The flow from 8 to 9 is awkward
9. Some question the theology of 15-18
1. The Empty Tomb (16:1-6)
a. The Stolen Body Theory (Matthew 28:13-15)
b. The Wrong Tomb Theory
c. The Lettuce Theory (John 20:15)
d. The Swoon Theory
e. The Hallucination Theory
f. The Twin Brother Theory
2. The Appearances (16:7-8)
a. He was seen by the Women (Matthew 28:9, John 20:16-17)
b. He was seen by the Disciples (Matthew 28:16-17, Luke 24:36-51, John 20:19-21:14, Acts 1:3-9)
c. He was seen by 2 travelers (Luke 24:31)
d. He was seen by 500 witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:6)
3. Historical evidence
a. The transformation of the Disciples is hard to explain w/o resurrection
b. The growth of the Church is difficult to understand w/o resurrection
c. Neither Rome nor Judaism offered counter-evidence
d. Early Christians changed the day of Sabbath observance
e. Jesus predicted His role in the judgment of Jerusalem in AD70
Manuscript Debate (16:9-20)
Reasons to Accept
1. Most manuscripts that have been found include these verses
2. Without 9-20 the ending of Mark is too abrupt
3. The long ending has been accepted for years (KJV)
Reasons to Reject
1. Two of the best manuscripts found exclude these verses
2. Many church fathers reveal no knowledge of these verses
3. Some manuscripts separate it from the text
4. Some manuscripts have a totally separate ending to Mark
5. Historians claimed other manuscripts ended at verse 8
6. An abrupt ending fits the style of Mark’s Gospel
7. The long ending is not like Mark’s writing style
8. The flow from 8 to 9 is awkward
9. Some question the theology of 15-18
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Mark 15
Jewish Time
6pm-9pm 1st Watch
9pm-12am 2nd Watch
12am-3am 3rd Watch
3am-6am 4th Watch
9:00am End of 3rd Hour
12:00pm End of 6th Hour
3:00pm End of 9th Hour
6:00pm End of 12th Hour
Religious Trials (Blasphemy)
Before Annas John 18:13-23
Before Caiaphas Matthew 26:57-68; John 18:24
Before Sanhedrin Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71
Civil Trials (Treason)
Before Pilate Matthew 27:1-14; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38
Before Herod Luke 23:8-12
Before Pilate Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15;
Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16
Illegal Maneuvers
Trials were never to be held in darkness
Accused must be allowed an attorney
Witnesses must be reputable and consistent
Verdicts could not be made in less than 2 days
The Sanhedrin must vote 1 at a time, youngest to oldest
The charge could not be changed
The Man Who Missed His Cross
The name Barrabbas means son of father
An early manuscript shows his first name as Jesus
Barabbas was a notorious prisoner (Matthew 27:16)
Barabbas was an insurrectionist
Barabbas was a murderer (Luke 23:19)
The middle cross was, most likely, made for Barabbas
Barabbas would have been held at the fortress of Antonia
He probably would have heard the crowds shout (Matthew 27:21-22)
Barabbas was released (Matthew 27:26)
Jesus took the place of Barabbas on the cross
Carrying the Cross of Christ
We are not tourists but missionaries
Proximity to Christ sometimes equals proximity to a burden
We are called to carry His cross, not our own
Either we help crucify Jesus, or we help carry His cross
Carrying Christ’s cross can be an annoyance or a privilege
Self-sacrifice sets a model for others to follow
Cross-carriers are partners in ministry with Christ
If you share the cross now, you share the crown later
Between Two Thieves
Something changed this man’s mind during the crucifixion
This may be the only death-bed conversion in Scripture
We can be against Jesus, for Jesus, or with Jesus
He acknowledged his sin
He turned from his sin
He believed in Jesus
He confessed Jesus as Lord
Life is worth living only when you find a God worth loving
The Seven Last Phrases
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.
Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.
Woman, here is your son.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
I am thirsty.
It is finished.
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
The Veil of the Temple Torn in Two
The cross shows God’s approachability
The cross shows God’s availability
The cross shows God’s affection
Jesus is laid in the Tomb (15:42-47)
1. There is such a thing as ‘secret’ Christianity
2. Joseph risked his reputation to honor his Lord
3. Even the timing of Jesus’ death was planned by God
4. Even after His death, the leaders were still afraid of Jesus and the movement He’d started (Matthew 27:62-66)
6pm-9pm 1st Watch
9pm-12am 2nd Watch
12am-3am 3rd Watch
3am-6am 4th Watch
9:00am End of 3rd Hour
12:00pm End of 6th Hour
3:00pm End of 9th Hour
6:00pm End of 12th Hour
Religious Trials (Blasphemy)
Before Annas John 18:13-23
Before Caiaphas Matthew 26:57-68; John 18:24
Before Sanhedrin Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71
Civil Trials (Treason)
Before Pilate Matthew 27:1-14; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38
Before Herod Luke 23:8-12
Before Pilate Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15;
Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16
Illegal Maneuvers
Trials were never to be held in darkness
Accused must be allowed an attorney
Witnesses must be reputable and consistent
Verdicts could not be made in less than 2 days
The Sanhedrin must vote 1 at a time, youngest to oldest
The charge could not be changed
The Man Who Missed His Cross
The name Barrabbas means son of father
An early manuscript shows his first name as Jesus
Barabbas was a notorious prisoner (Matthew 27:16)
Barabbas was an insurrectionist
Barabbas was a murderer (Luke 23:19)
The middle cross was, most likely, made for Barabbas
Barabbas would have been held at the fortress of Antonia
He probably would have heard the crowds shout (Matthew 27:21-22)
Barabbas was released (Matthew 27:26)
Jesus took the place of Barabbas on the cross
Carrying the Cross of Christ
We are not tourists but missionaries
Proximity to Christ sometimes equals proximity to a burden
We are called to carry His cross, not our own
Either we help crucify Jesus, or we help carry His cross
Carrying Christ’s cross can be an annoyance or a privilege
Self-sacrifice sets a model for others to follow
Cross-carriers are partners in ministry with Christ
If you share the cross now, you share the crown later
Between Two Thieves
Something changed this man’s mind during the crucifixion
This may be the only death-bed conversion in Scripture
We can be against Jesus, for Jesus, or with Jesus
He acknowledged his sin
He turned from his sin
He believed in Jesus
He confessed Jesus as Lord
Life is worth living only when you find a God worth loving
The Seven Last Phrases
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.
Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.
Woman, here is your son.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
I am thirsty.
It is finished.
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
The Veil of the Temple Torn in Two
The cross shows God’s approachability
The cross shows God’s availability
The cross shows God’s affection
Jesus is laid in the Tomb (15:42-47)
1. There is such a thing as ‘secret’ Christianity
2. Joseph risked his reputation to honor his Lord
3. Even the timing of Jesus’ death was planned by God
4. Even after His death, the leaders were still afraid of Jesus and the movement He’d started (Matthew 27:62-66)
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Mark 14
The Jewish Leaders
1. This was their best opportunity to minister all year
2. Their aim was murder
3. Their instrument was deceit
4. They were afraid of looking bad before the people
The Woman With an Alabaster Jar
1. She seemed to have the greatest understanding of Jesus’ mission
2. Material possessions were an afterthought to her
3. Loving people was the 2nd greatest commandment for her
4. This act was recorded in Scripture as a tribute to her
Those Present
1. Place works before worship
2. They were a bother to the woman’s worship
3. Judas was particularly disgusted with this event
4. His top priority was money
The Last Supper
1. He spent His final hours SERVING
2. He spent His final hours LOVING people
3. He spent His final hours LOVING His Father
PETER
His Background…
1. He was born on the shores of the Sea of Galilee
2. He was named Simon bar Jonah
3. He grew up with Jews and Greeks
4. He was a fishermen
5. He was probably married before he met Jesus
6. He moved to Capernaum with his brother Andrew
7. He went into business with James and John
8. He was expecting a Messiah
9. He had heard John the Baptist’s message
10. He was baptized and became John’s disciple
Strengths and Weaknesses…
1. His Calling Luke 5:5a Luke 5:5b-11
a. What are your areas of expertise?
b. How could God use that for the Kingdom?
c. Do you obey Christ even when it doesn’t make sense?
d. When is the last time you were humbled like Peter was in 5:8?
e. What was the significance of his name change in John 1:40-42?
2. Walks on Water Matt 14:28-29 Matthew 14:30-31
a. Why did Peter want to walk on water?
b. Why did Peter start to sink?
c. Why didn’t Peter drown?
d. Who had a bigger faith: Peter or the other disciples?
3. His Confession Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:22-23
a. Do you believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?
b. How has this belief changed your actions?
c. Who/What is the ‘rock’ in 16:18?
d. What has happened in history when evil tries to eliminate the church?
4. Transfiguration Matt 17:1-3 Matt 17:4
a. Why do you think Peter was part of Jesus’ inner circle?
b. Are you comfortable being silent before God?
5. The Foot Washing John 13:6-8 John 13:9
a. How does the world define greatness?
b. How did Jesus define greatness?
c. Which type of greatness do you find yourself admiring?
d. Why was it only necessary to wash the feet?
6. His Commitment Mark 14:27-29 Mark 14:30-31
a. Do you think Peter’s statements were genuine (14:29+31)?
b. Are there any sins you’d never commit?
c. What should Peter have done regarding Jesus’ statement?
7. The Arrest Mark 14:32-42 Mark 14:43-52
a. Why did Peter fall asleep?
b. Do you think it is significant that Jesus called him Simon in 14:37?
c. Why did Peter carry/use the sword? What were his intentions?
d. Is it possible to have right motives and wrong actions?
8. His Denial Mark 14:53-54 Mark 14:66-72
a. Why did Peter ‘follow at a distance’ (Luke 22:54)?
b. Why did Peter deny Christ that night?
c. Have you ever denied Christ with your words/actions?
d. What do you think was Peter’s #1 flaw?
e. What was Peter’s best characteristic?
9. At the Tomb John 20:1-8 John 20:9
a. Do you have any doubts/skepticism toward Christian beliefs?
b. Have you fully investigated those questions/concerns?
c. What do you make of verse 9?
10. His Commissioning John 21:4-19 John 21:20-23
a. Have you ever had that kind of passion for God’s presence?
b. Why do you think Jesus asked Peter 3 times?
c. Why did Peter ask about John in verse 21?
d. Would you follow Jesus all the way to a cross?
Peter went on to be a leader in the early church, helped John-Mark write the Gospel of Mark, wrote 1st and 2nd Peter, and died for his faith in Christ. Traditional holds that he chose to be crucified upside-down out of reverence.
1. This was their best opportunity to minister all year
2. Their aim was murder
3. Their instrument was deceit
4. They were afraid of looking bad before the people
The Woman With an Alabaster Jar
1. She seemed to have the greatest understanding of Jesus’ mission
2. Material possessions were an afterthought to her
3. Loving people was the 2nd greatest commandment for her
4. This act was recorded in Scripture as a tribute to her
Those Present
1. Place works before worship
2. They were a bother to the woman’s worship
3. Judas was particularly disgusted with this event
4. His top priority was money
The Last Supper
1. He spent His final hours SERVING
2. He spent His final hours LOVING people
3. He spent His final hours LOVING His Father
PETER
His Background…
1. He was born on the shores of the Sea of Galilee
2. He was named Simon bar Jonah
3. He grew up with Jews and Greeks
4. He was a fishermen
5. He was probably married before he met Jesus
6. He moved to Capernaum with his brother Andrew
7. He went into business with James and John
8. He was expecting a Messiah
9. He had heard John the Baptist’s message
10. He was baptized and became John’s disciple
Strengths and Weaknesses…
1. His Calling Luke 5:5a Luke 5:5b-11
a. What are your areas of expertise?
b. How could God use that for the Kingdom?
c. Do you obey Christ even when it doesn’t make sense?
d. When is the last time you were humbled like Peter was in 5:8?
e. What was the significance of his name change in John 1:40-42?
2. Walks on Water Matt 14:28-29 Matthew 14:30-31
a. Why did Peter want to walk on water?
b. Why did Peter start to sink?
c. Why didn’t Peter drown?
d. Who had a bigger faith: Peter or the other disciples?
3. His Confession Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:22-23
a. Do you believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?
b. How has this belief changed your actions?
c. Who/What is the ‘rock’ in 16:18?
d. What has happened in history when evil tries to eliminate the church?
4. Transfiguration Matt 17:1-3 Matt 17:4
a. Why do you think Peter was part of Jesus’ inner circle?
b. Are you comfortable being silent before God?
5. The Foot Washing John 13:6-8 John 13:9
a. How does the world define greatness?
b. How did Jesus define greatness?
c. Which type of greatness do you find yourself admiring?
d. Why was it only necessary to wash the feet?
6. His Commitment Mark 14:27-29 Mark 14:30-31
a. Do you think Peter’s statements were genuine (14:29+31)?
b. Are there any sins you’d never commit?
c. What should Peter have done regarding Jesus’ statement?
7. The Arrest Mark 14:32-42 Mark 14:43-52
a. Why did Peter fall asleep?
b. Do you think it is significant that Jesus called him Simon in 14:37?
c. Why did Peter carry/use the sword? What were his intentions?
d. Is it possible to have right motives and wrong actions?
8. His Denial Mark 14:53-54 Mark 14:66-72
a. Why did Peter ‘follow at a distance’ (Luke 22:54)?
b. Why did Peter deny Christ that night?
c. Have you ever denied Christ with your words/actions?
d. What do you think was Peter’s #1 flaw?
e. What was Peter’s best characteristic?
9. At the Tomb John 20:1-8 John 20:9
a. Do you have any doubts/skepticism toward Christian beliefs?
b. Have you fully investigated those questions/concerns?
c. What do you make of verse 9?
10. His Commissioning John 21:4-19 John 21:20-23
a. Have you ever had that kind of passion for God’s presence?
b. Why do you think Jesus asked Peter 3 times?
c. Why did Peter ask about John in verse 21?
d. Would you follow Jesus all the way to a cross?
Peter went on to be a leader in the early church, helped John-Mark write the Gospel of Mark, wrote 1st and 2nd Peter, and died for his faith in Christ. Traditional holds that he chose to be crucified upside-down out of reverence.
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Mark 13
The Olivet Discourse
1. The disciples are praising the temple
2. Jesus says it will be destroyed
3. The disciples ask when
4. Jesus gives them a list of signs that will precede the destruction of the temple:
a. False Christs
b. Political changes
c. Natural phenomenon
d. Persecution
e. Gospel spread to all nations
f. An abomination causing desolation
g. Disciples flee to mountains
h. Judgment from Christ in heaven
5. Jesus gives the timing of all this. It will occur within the generation of his disciples. So they should be on guard and watch.
All these things were fulfilled in the first century
1. The disciples are praising the temple
2. Jesus says it will be destroyed
3. The disciples ask when
4. Jesus gives them a list of signs that will precede the destruction of the temple:
a. False Christs
b. Political changes
c. Natural phenomenon
d. Persecution
e. Gospel spread to all nations
f. An abomination causing desolation
g. Disciples flee to mountains
h. Judgment from Christ in heaven
5. Jesus gives the timing of all this. It will occur within the generation of his disciples. So they should be on guard and watch.
All these things were fulfilled in the first century
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Mark 12
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
The man = God
The vineyard = Israel
The farmers = Religious Leaders
The servants = Prophets
The son = Jesus
The others = Gentiles
Eight Questions for Christ
The Identification Phase
#1 Who can forgive sins but God alone? (2:7)
Jesus proved His authority (1:22+27, 2:10)
Who do people say Jesus is?
1. Legend
2. Lunatic
3. Liar
4. Lord
The Clarification Phase
#2 Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners? (2:16)
Jesus explained the purpose of His ministry (2:17)
Jesus valued compassion over condemnation
#3 Why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath? (2:24)
Jesus explained the purpose of the law (2:27)
· Soon afterword, they began to plot Jesus’ murder (3:6)
· They accused Him of being possessed by a demon
Jesus valued grace over law
#4 Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition? (7:5)
jesus explained the purpose of tradition (7:8-9, 15)
Jesus valued truth over tradition
The Trap Phase
#5 Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? (10:2)
If Yes: He was agreeing with the Pharisees
If No: The crowd/Herod may have turned on Him (6:17-28)
Jesus went to the heart of the law (10:5-12)
· Soon after, they began to plot Jesus murder (11:18)
#6 By what authority are you doing these things? (11:28)
If God: They could accuse Him of blasphemy
If Himself: They could accuse Him of insanity
Jesus knew their motive, so He asked them a question (11:29)
· Soon after, they wanted to arrest Him (12:12)
#7 Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? (12:14-15)
If Yes: The crowd would think He supported Rome
If No: Rome would think He supported rebellion
Jesus knew their motive, but gave the perfect answer (12:17)
#8 Whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?
They had stumped the Pharisees with this question
Their real question was about the resurrection in general
Jesus showed them that the Pentateuch taught resurrection
· Soon after, no one dared ask Him any more questions
· They looked for a sly way to have Jesus killed (14:1)
The man = God
The vineyard = Israel
The farmers = Religious Leaders
The servants = Prophets
The son = Jesus
The others = Gentiles
Eight Questions for Christ
The Identification Phase
#1 Who can forgive sins but God alone? (2:7)
Jesus proved His authority (1:22+27, 2:10)
Who do people say Jesus is?
1. Legend
2. Lunatic
3. Liar
4. Lord
The Clarification Phase
#2 Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners? (2:16)
Jesus explained the purpose of His ministry (2:17)
Jesus valued compassion over condemnation
#3 Why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath? (2:24)
Jesus explained the purpose of the law (2:27)
· Soon afterword, they began to plot Jesus’ murder (3:6)
· They accused Him of being possessed by a demon
Jesus valued grace over law
#4 Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition? (7:5)
jesus explained the purpose of tradition (7:8-9, 15)
Jesus valued truth over tradition
The Trap Phase
#5 Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? (10:2)
If Yes: He was agreeing with the Pharisees
If No: The crowd/Herod may have turned on Him (6:17-28)
Jesus went to the heart of the law (10:5-12)
· Soon after, they began to plot Jesus murder (11:18)
#6 By what authority are you doing these things? (11:28)
If God: They could accuse Him of blasphemy
If Himself: They could accuse Him of insanity
Jesus knew their motive, so He asked them a question (11:29)
· Soon after, they wanted to arrest Him (12:12)
#7 Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? (12:14-15)
If Yes: The crowd would think He supported Rome
If No: Rome would think He supported rebellion
Jesus knew their motive, but gave the perfect answer (12:17)
#8 Whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?
They had stumped the Pharisees with this question
Their real question was about the resurrection in general
Jesus showed them that the Pentateuch taught resurrection
· Soon after, no one dared ask Him any more questions
· They looked for a sly way to have Jesus killed (14:1)
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Mark 11
“The week that changed the world”
Matthew 21-28
Mark 11-16
Luke 19-24
John 11-21
The Passion Week makes up 35% of the Gospels
Sunday
As they approached Jerusalem (1a)
Jericho- 825 feet below sea level
Jerusalem 2,500 feet above sea level
Luke 19:28: ‘Up to Jerusalem’
And came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives (1b)
The population of Jerusalem tripled in size during the Passover
Jesus had friends in Bethany (John 11:1-44)
Everyone was waiting for Jesus to arrive in Jerusalem (John 11:55-57)
You will find a colt (1c-6)
It was a sign of humility
It was a fulfillment of prophecy (Zechariah 9:9)
“Early Sunday morning, Jesus made his baldly public entrance into Jerusalem. It was the end of all privacy and safety, and the beginning of what would be an inevitable collision course with the priestly and political authorities in the land. His irrevocable step was taken deliberately, with every consideration for the consequences, for otherwise he might simply have slipped unceremoniously into the city along with the thousands of Passover pilgrims.” (Maier, In the Fullness of Time, 109)
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! (7-12)
They spread their cloaks as a symbol of honor
They spread their branches as a symbol of triumph
Monday
May no one ever eat fruit from you again (12-17)
The fig tree looked promising, but lacked fruit
The temple looked impressive, but lacked fruit
Looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him (18-19)
Wanted: Yeshu Hannozri
He shall be stoned because he has practiced sorcery and enticed Israel to apostasy. Anyone who can say anything in his favor, let him come forward and plead on his behalf. Anyone who knows where he is, let him declare it to the Great Sanhedrin In Jerusalem.
They wanted Jesus dead for political reasons
They wanted Jesus dead for religious reasons
They wanted Jesus dead for personal reasons
They wanted Jesus dead for economic reasons
Matthew 21-28
Mark 11-16
Luke 19-24
John 11-21
The Passion Week makes up 35% of the Gospels
Sunday
As they approached Jerusalem (1a)
Jericho- 825 feet below sea level
Jerusalem 2,500 feet above sea level
Luke 19:28: ‘Up to Jerusalem’
And came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives (1b)
The population of Jerusalem tripled in size during the Passover
Jesus had friends in Bethany (John 11:1-44)
Everyone was waiting for Jesus to arrive in Jerusalem (John 11:55-57)
You will find a colt (1c-6)
It was a sign of humility
It was a fulfillment of prophecy (Zechariah 9:9)
“Early Sunday morning, Jesus made his baldly public entrance into Jerusalem. It was the end of all privacy and safety, and the beginning of what would be an inevitable collision course with the priestly and political authorities in the land. His irrevocable step was taken deliberately, with every consideration for the consequences, for otherwise he might simply have slipped unceremoniously into the city along with the thousands of Passover pilgrims.” (Maier, In the Fullness of Time, 109)
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! (7-12)
They spread their cloaks as a symbol of honor
They spread their branches as a symbol of triumph
Monday
May no one ever eat fruit from you again (12-17)
The fig tree looked promising, but lacked fruit
The temple looked impressive, but lacked fruit
Looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him (18-19)
Wanted: Yeshu Hannozri
He shall be stoned because he has practiced sorcery and enticed Israel to apostasy. Anyone who can say anything in his favor, let him come forward and plead on his behalf. Anyone who knows where he is, let him declare it to the Great Sanhedrin In Jerusalem.
They wanted Jesus dead for political reasons
They wanted Jesus dead for religious reasons
They wanted Jesus dead for personal reasons
They wanted Jesus dead for economic reasons
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Mark 10
Three Customs We’ve Noticed in the first 9 Chapters
1. The crowd made a custom of coming to Christ
2. Jesus made a custom of teaching the people
3. The Pharisees made a custom of testing Jesus
Trying to Trick Jesus- a lose-lose situation
1. Yes= Seeming Support for the Pharisees
2. No= Seeming Rejection of Moses
A Wise Principle for Debating an Accuser/Skeptic
1. Answer questions with questions
2. Get to the heart of the matter
3. Get to the root of the problem
4. Follow-up with the genuine seekers
How do we receive the Kingdom of God like a Child?
1. We view our Father as perfect
2. We feel secure under His care
3. We trust that He knows best
4. We focus on the simplest truths
The Rich Young Ruler
1. He was focused on the law
2. He knew something was missing
3. He struggled with pride
4. He was defeated by selfishness
Jesus’ dealing with the rich young ruler
1. Jesus put the focus on His own identity
2. Jesus reached out to him in love
3. Jesus commanded him to surrender all
4. Jesus commanded him to follow
The Disciples
1. Equated wealth with blessing from God
2. Still thought men worked their way into the kingdom
3. Needed to have a bigger view of God
4. Were still struggling with pride as well
Jesus Predicts His Death (10:32-34)
1. After Peter’s confession (8:31)
2. After Healing the Demon-Possessed Boy (9:31)
3. After the Rich Young Ruler leaves (10:33-34)
Jesus predicted that He would…
1. Suffer many things
2. Be rejected by the elders/priests/teachers (2x)
3. Be killed (3x)
4. Rise again 3 days later (3x)
5. Be betrayed (2x)
6. Go to Jerusalem
7. Be handed over the gentiles
8. Be mocked/spit-on/flogged
Conditions to the ‘ask and it shall be given’ principle
1. You must have faith/believe (Matthew 21:22)
2. You must be forgiving of others (Mark 11:24)
3. You must ask in Jesus’ name (John 14:14)
4. You must remain in a relationship with Christ (John 15:7)
5. You must bear fruit (John 15:16)
6. You must ask according to His will (1 John 5:14)
Mark 9:33-37 ---> Mark 10:35-45
1. Leadership involves suffering (38-39)
2. Leadership involves slavery (43-45)
Blind Bartimaeus (10:46-52)
1. The disabled were dependant on charity (Leviticus 25:35-38)
2. The people considered blindness the result of sin (John 9:2)
3. The Savior recognized his faith and healed him (46-52)
a. His faith was in the identity of Christ (47-48)
b. His faith was bold and courageous (47-48)
c. His faith was persistent (48)
d. His faith was passionate (50)
e. His faith was enduring (52)
1. The crowd made a custom of coming to Christ
2. Jesus made a custom of teaching the people
3. The Pharisees made a custom of testing Jesus
Trying to Trick Jesus- a lose-lose situation
1. Yes= Seeming Support for the Pharisees
2. No= Seeming Rejection of Moses
A Wise Principle for Debating an Accuser/Skeptic
1. Answer questions with questions
2. Get to the heart of the matter
3. Get to the root of the problem
4. Follow-up with the genuine seekers
How do we receive the Kingdom of God like a Child?
1. We view our Father as perfect
2. We feel secure under His care
3. We trust that He knows best
4. We focus on the simplest truths
The Rich Young Ruler
1. He was focused on the law
2. He knew something was missing
3. He struggled with pride
4. He was defeated by selfishness
Jesus’ dealing with the rich young ruler
1. Jesus put the focus on His own identity
2. Jesus reached out to him in love
3. Jesus commanded him to surrender all
4. Jesus commanded him to follow
The Disciples
1. Equated wealth with blessing from God
2. Still thought men worked their way into the kingdom
3. Needed to have a bigger view of God
4. Were still struggling with pride as well
Jesus Predicts His Death (10:32-34)
1. After Peter’s confession (8:31)
2. After Healing the Demon-Possessed Boy (9:31)
3. After the Rich Young Ruler leaves (10:33-34)
Jesus predicted that He would…
1. Suffer many things
2. Be rejected by the elders/priests/teachers (2x)
3. Be killed (3x)
4. Rise again 3 days later (3x)
5. Be betrayed (2x)
6. Go to Jerusalem
7. Be handed over the gentiles
8. Be mocked/spit-on/flogged
Conditions to the ‘ask and it shall be given’ principle
1. You must have faith/believe (Matthew 21:22)
2. You must be forgiving of others (Mark 11:24)
3. You must ask in Jesus’ name (John 14:14)
4. You must remain in a relationship with Christ (John 15:7)
5. You must bear fruit (John 15:16)
6. You must ask according to His will (1 John 5:14)
Mark 9:33-37 ---> Mark 10:35-45
1. Leadership involves suffering (38-39)
2. Leadership involves slavery (43-45)
Blind Bartimaeus (10:46-52)
1. The disabled were dependant on charity (Leviticus 25:35-38)
2. The people considered blindness the result of sin (John 9:2)
3. The Savior recognized his faith and healed him (46-52)
a. His faith was in the identity of Christ (47-48)
b. His faith was bold and courageous (47-48)
c. His faith was persistent (48)
d. His faith was passionate (50)
e. His faith was enduring (52)
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Mark 9
A Scary Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13)
1. Increased faith is met with increased evidence (2-3)
2. Jesus was the fulfillment of the law (4-7)
3. Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy (4-7)
4. The resurrection began Jewish-Christian evangelism (8-9)
5. Christianity is powerless and the resurrection (10-13)
A ‘STATE OF THE CHURCH’ ADDRESS
Which scenario is happening today?
1. The disciples were arguing (14)
2. The theologians leaders were arguing (14)
3. The crowd was watching (14)
4. Jesus was approaching (15)
5. A man needed help (17-18)
6. The enemy was winning (18)
OR
1. The disciples failed to minister (18)
2. The theologians accomplished nothing
3. The crowd approached Christ (15, 25)
4. Jesus rebuked (19), helped (25), and taught (23, 29)
5. The man was honest (24) and was helped
6. The enemy was defeated (26)
The ‘not quite there’ disciples
1. They were prone to argue (14, 33-34)
2. They weren’t ready to minister (18)
3. They weren’t investing in a relationship with God (29)
4. They didn’t understand suffering (32)
5. They were afraid to investigate their faith (33)
6. They were still selfish (33-34)
A New View of Greatness
1. Humans think greatness comes with position
2. Jesus thinks of greatness comes from character
3. The character of greatness is servant-hood
4. Servant-hood is not a means to an end
5. Servant-hood is a vehicle towards humility
A New View of Unity
1. We do not own the Kingdom of God
2. No person has a monopoly on God
3. No church has a monopoly on God
4. No denomination has a monopoly on God
5. No religion has a monopoly on God
A New View of Sin
1. Dreadful language was used to show the seriousness of sin
2. Desperate measures are to be taken in dealing with sin
3. Drastic consequences will result if sin is not dealt with
4. Deliberate righteousness is commanded of Christians
1. Increased faith is met with increased evidence (2-3)
2. Jesus was the fulfillment of the law (4-7)
3. Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy (4-7)
4. The resurrection began Jewish-Christian evangelism (8-9)
5. Christianity is powerless and the resurrection (10-13)
A ‘STATE OF THE CHURCH’ ADDRESS
Which scenario is happening today?
1. The disciples were arguing (14)
2. The theologians leaders were arguing (14)
3. The crowd was watching (14)
4. Jesus was approaching (15)
5. A man needed help (17-18)
6. The enemy was winning (18)
OR
1. The disciples failed to minister (18)
2. The theologians accomplished nothing
3. The crowd approached Christ (15, 25)
4. Jesus rebuked (19), helped (25), and taught (23, 29)
5. The man was honest (24) and was helped
6. The enemy was defeated (26)
The ‘not quite there’ disciples
1. They were prone to argue (14, 33-34)
2. They weren’t ready to minister (18)
3. They weren’t investing in a relationship with God (29)
4. They didn’t understand suffering (32)
5. They were afraid to investigate their faith (33)
6. They were still selfish (33-34)
A New View of Greatness
1. Humans think greatness comes with position
2. Jesus thinks of greatness comes from character
3. The character of greatness is servant-hood
4. Servant-hood is not a means to an end
5. Servant-hood is a vehicle towards humility
A New View of Unity
1. We do not own the Kingdom of God
2. No person has a monopoly on God
3. No church has a monopoly on God
4. No denomination has a monopoly on God
5. No religion has a monopoly on God
A New View of Sin
1. Dreadful language was used to show the seriousness of sin
2. Desperate measures are to be taken in dealing with sin
3. Drastic consequences will result if sin is not dealt with
4. Deliberate righteousness is commanded of Christians
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Mark 8
Jesus feeds 4,000 men (8:1-10)
1. What is the main difference between this and 6:35-44?
2. These men were passionate about hearing Christ (2)
3. Jesus had compassion for the crowd (2)
4. Jesus doesn’t neglect hungry people (8)
Jesus warns against wrong teaching (8:11-21)
1. Why did the Pharisees ask for a sign? (11)
2. Why did Jesus sigh? (12)
3. The signs were always available (Matt. 16:3)
4. No signs would be given to the Pharisees (12)
5. What was Jesus’ concern? (15)
6. What was the disciple’s concern? (16)
7. Who was Jesus comparing them to? (17-18, Isaiah 6:9)
8. What didn’t the disciples understand? (21)
Jesus spits on a man’s eyes (8:22-26)
1. Why did Jesus take him outside the village? (23)
2. Why did Jesus spit on the man’s eye? (23)
3. Why wasn’t the man completely healed right away? (24)
4. Why didn’t Jesus want him to go to the village? (26)
A Strong Confession (Mark 8:27-30…also see 6:14-16)
1. When walking with Jesus, be ready to learn a lesson (27)
2. The question of our day is, ‘who is Jesus?’ (27-28)
3. This is an incredibly personal question (29)
4. Believing Jesus is the Christ is a bold belief (29)
5. That Jesus is the Christ…is dangerous information (30)
A Shocking Prediction (Mark 8:31-9:1)
1. Only after we believe do we begin to understand (31)
2. It’s after we believe that things get complicated (31-32)
3. We must look with an eternal perspective (32-33)
4. We must understand the truth: No pain, no gain (34-35)
5. The most important thing you have is a soul (36-37)
6. It is the rejection of Christ that is judged (8:38-9:1)
1. What is the main difference between this and 6:35-44?
2. These men were passionate about hearing Christ (2)
3. Jesus had compassion for the crowd (2)
4. Jesus doesn’t neglect hungry people (8)
Jesus warns against wrong teaching (8:11-21)
1. Why did the Pharisees ask for a sign? (11)
2. Why did Jesus sigh? (12)
3. The signs were always available (Matt. 16:3)
4. No signs would be given to the Pharisees (12)
5. What was Jesus’ concern? (15)
6. What was the disciple’s concern? (16)
7. Who was Jesus comparing them to? (17-18, Isaiah 6:9)
8. What didn’t the disciples understand? (21)
Jesus spits on a man’s eyes (8:22-26)
1. Why did Jesus take him outside the village? (23)
2. Why did Jesus spit on the man’s eye? (23)
3. Why wasn’t the man completely healed right away? (24)
4. Why didn’t Jesus want him to go to the village? (26)
A Strong Confession (Mark 8:27-30…also see 6:14-16)
1. When walking with Jesus, be ready to learn a lesson (27)
2. The question of our day is, ‘who is Jesus?’ (27-28)
3. This is an incredibly personal question (29)
4. Believing Jesus is the Christ is a bold belief (29)
5. That Jesus is the Christ…is dangerous information (30)
A Shocking Prediction (Mark 8:31-9:1)
1. Only after we believe do we begin to understand (31)
2. It’s after we believe that things get complicated (31-32)
3. We must look with an eternal perspective (32-33)
4. We must understand the truth: No pain, no gain (34-35)
5. The most important thing you have is a soul (36-37)
6. It is the rejection of Christ that is judged (8:38-9:1)
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Mark 7
The Characteristics of Tradition
Traditions are man made
Traditions usually begin for a good reason
Traditions usually lose meaning over time
Traditions are not inherently bad
Traditions can become false gods
The Characteristics of a Pharisee (1-13)
A Pharisee will go out of his way to find something he doesn’t like (1)
A Pharisee will focus on a spec of dust more than the light of Christ (2)
A Pharisee will live a very outwardly clean life (3-4)
A Pharisee will hold firmly to man-made traditions (5)
A Pharisee will want an answer (5)
A Pharisee will have his heart in the wrong place (6)
A Pharisee will place men’s words above God’s words (7-9, 13)
A Pharisee will place tradition over love and care (10-12)
A Pharisee will be shocked if he is scolded (Matthew 15:12)
Jesus speaks on inner purity (14-23)
True purity is a very important concept (14, 16)
True purity is a radical idea to men (17)
True purity is not destroyed by the secular (15, 18-19)
True purity is destroyed by the sin nature (20-23)
The Shocking Ministry of Jesus (things we don’t like to talk about)
Jesus answers the request of a mother (7:24-30)
1. He sometimes hid from people (24)
2. There were things He could not do (24)
3. He sometimes ignored people’s requests (Matt. 15:23)
4. He compared gentiles to dogs (27)
5. He healed people without meeting them (29)
Jesus heals a deaf/mute man (7:31-37)
1. Did Decapolis have any prior exposure to Christ? (5:20)
2. Why did Jesus put His fingers in the man’s ears? (33)
3. Why did Jesus spit? (33)
4. Why did Jesus touch the man’s tongue? (33)
5. Why did Jesus look up to heaven? (34)
6. Why did Jesus sigh? (34)
7. Was this man a Gentile? (34)
8. Why did Jesus only address the deafness with His words? (34)
9. Why did Jesus command them not to tell? (36)
Traditions are man made
Traditions usually begin for a good reason
Traditions usually lose meaning over time
Traditions are not inherently bad
Traditions can become false gods
The Characteristics of a Pharisee (1-13)
A Pharisee will go out of his way to find something he doesn’t like (1)
A Pharisee will focus on a spec of dust more than the light of Christ (2)
A Pharisee will live a very outwardly clean life (3-4)
A Pharisee will hold firmly to man-made traditions (5)
A Pharisee will want an answer (5)
A Pharisee will have his heart in the wrong place (6)
A Pharisee will place men’s words above God’s words (7-9, 13)
A Pharisee will place tradition over love and care (10-12)
A Pharisee will be shocked if he is scolded (Matthew 15:12)
Jesus speaks on inner purity (14-23)
True purity is a very important concept (14, 16)
True purity is a radical idea to men (17)
True purity is not destroyed by the secular (15, 18-19)
True purity is destroyed by the sin nature (20-23)
The Shocking Ministry of Jesus (things we don’t like to talk about)
Jesus answers the request of a mother (7:24-30)
1. He sometimes hid from people (24)
2. There were things He could not do (24)
3. He sometimes ignored people’s requests (Matt. 15:23)
4. He compared gentiles to dogs (27)
5. He healed people without meeting them (29)
Jesus heals a deaf/mute man (7:31-37)
1. Did Decapolis have any prior exposure to Christ? (5:20)
2. Why did Jesus put His fingers in the man’s ears? (33)
3. Why did Jesus spit? (33)
4. Why did Jesus touch the man’s tongue? (33)
5. Why did Jesus look up to heaven? (34)
6. Why did Jesus sigh? (34)
7. Was this man a Gentile? (34)
8. Why did Jesus only address the deafness with His words? (34)
9. Why did Jesus command them not to tell? (36)
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Mark 6
A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOR (6:1-6)
1. Our first calling is OBEDIENCE (1)
2. Disciples sometimes experience REJECTION (1)
3. Sometimes it’s best to trust your GUT (2)
4. Pride distorts our EMOTIONS (3)
5. The hardest people for you to reach may be your FAMILY (4)
6. Unbelief destroys MINISTRY (5)
7. Jesus was amazed by UNBELIEF (6)
SENDING OUT THE TWELVE (6:6-13)
1. Before we minister, we should OBSERVE (6)
2. Ministry is TEAMWORK (7)
3. We must minister in the name of CHRIST (7)
4. In ministry, we depend on God’s RESOURCES (8-9)
5. Today may be your last chance to CHANGE (10-11)
6. Our job is to preach REPENTANCE (12)
7. Miracles were done to verify their MESSAGE (13)
THEORIES OF JESUS’ IDENTITY (6:14-16)
1. Jesus was JOHN the Baptist raised from the dead (14)
2. Jesus was ELIJAH returning before the day of the Lord (15)
3. Jesus was a new teaching PROPHET (15)
4. Herod picked theory number THREE (16)
THE ACCOUNT OF JOHN’S DEATH (6:17-29)
1. Herod arrested John b/c of pressure from his WIFE (17-19)
2. Herod was INTRIGUED by John (20)
3. Herodias HATED John (21-25)
4. Herod killed John…
a. His words were FOOLISH (23, 26)
b. His actions were SINFUL (17-18)
c. His priorities were out of ORDER (26)
JESUS FEEDS 5,000 MEN
Mark 6:30-44 (Ministry Values)
1. Jesus values accountability (30)
2. Jesus values rest and replenishment (31)
3. Jesus values other ministers (Matthew 14:13)
4. Jesus values people (34)
5. Jesus values leadership (34)
6. Jesus values teaching (34)
7. Jesus values service (37)
8. Jesus values order (40)
9. Jesus values testing (John 6:5-6)
10. Jesus values faith (41)
JESUS WALKS ON WATER
Mark 6:45-52
1. Do you think Jesus knew there would be a storm? (45)
2. What do you think Jesus’ prayer life consisted of? (46)
3. Why was Jesus going to pass by them? (48)
4. Has Jesus ever calmed you during a storm? (51)
5. What did the loaves have to do with walking on water? (52)
1. Our first calling is OBEDIENCE (1)
2. Disciples sometimes experience REJECTION (1)
3. Sometimes it’s best to trust your GUT (2)
4. Pride distorts our EMOTIONS (3)
5. The hardest people for you to reach may be your FAMILY (4)
6. Unbelief destroys MINISTRY (5)
7. Jesus was amazed by UNBELIEF (6)
SENDING OUT THE TWELVE (6:6-13)
1. Before we minister, we should OBSERVE (6)
2. Ministry is TEAMWORK (7)
3. We must minister in the name of CHRIST (7)
4. In ministry, we depend on God’s RESOURCES (8-9)
5. Today may be your last chance to CHANGE (10-11)
6. Our job is to preach REPENTANCE (12)
7. Miracles were done to verify their MESSAGE (13)
THEORIES OF JESUS’ IDENTITY (6:14-16)
1. Jesus was JOHN the Baptist raised from the dead (14)
2. Jesus was ELIJAH returning before the day of the Lord (15)
3. Jesus was a new teaching PROPHET (15)
4. Herod picked theory number THREE (16)
THE ACCOUNT OF JOHN’S DEATH (6:17-29)
1. Herod arrested John b/c of pressure from his WIFE (17-19)
2. Herod was INTRIGUED by John (20)
3. Herodias HATED John (21-25)
4. Herod killed John…
a. His words were FOOLISH (23, 26)
b. His actions were SINFUL (17-18)
c. His priorities were out of ORDER (26)
JESUS FEEDS 5,000 MEN
Mark 6:30-44 (Ministry Values)
1. Jesus values accountability (30)
2. Jesus values rest and replenishment (31)
3. Jesus values other ministers (Matthew 14:13)
4. Jesus values people (34)
5. Jesus values leadership (34)
6. Jesus values teaching (34)
7. Jesus values service (37)
8. Jesus values order (40)
9. Jesus values testing (John 6:5-6)
10. Jesus values faith (41)
JESUS WALKS ON WATER
Mark 6:45-52
1. Do you think Jesus knew there would be a storm? (45)
2. What do you think Jesus’ prayer life consisted of? (46)
3. Why was Jesus going to pass by them? (48)
4. Has Jesus ever calmed you during a storm? (51)
5. What did the loaves have to do with walking on water? (52)
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Mark 5
JESUS HELPS THE DEMON-POSSESSED (5:1-20)
Marks of Demon Possession
1. Unclean (2)
2. Extreme Characteristics (3-4)
3. Torment (5)
4. Recognition of God/Jesus/Truth (6-7)
5. Recognition of multiple personality (8-10)
6. Suicidal tendencies (11-13)
7. Chosen isolation (2, 19)
· Why did they want Jesus to leave? (14-17)
· Imagine the impact of this man (18-20)
JESUS HEALS THE WOMAN AND THE DAUGHTER
Compare and/or Contrast
1. This ‘Synagogue ruler’ with his co-workers
2. This ‘woman’ with the crowd
3. The ‘men’ from the house with Jesus
4. The ‘people crying’ with Jesus
Marks of Demon Possession
1. Unclean (2)
2. Extreme Characteristics (3-4)
3. Torment (5)
4. Recognition of God/Jesus/Truth (6-7)
5. Recognition of multiple personality (8-10)
6. Suicidal tendencies (11-13)
7. Chosen isolation (2, 19)
· Why did they want Jesus to leave? (14-17)
· Imagine the impact of this man (18-20)
JESUS HEALS THE WOMAN AND THE DAUGHTER
Compare and/or Contrast
1. This ‘Synagogue ruler’ with his co-workers
2. This ‘woman’ with the crowd
3. The ‘men’ from the house with Jesus
4. The ‘people crying’ with Jesus
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Mark 4
THE PARABLE OF THE FOUR SOILS (4:1-25)
1. The Path = The Word has no impact on their lives (4, 15)
2. Rocky Places = Reception is to shallow to endure (5-6, 16-17)
3. The Thorns = Worldliness prevents progress & production (7, 18-19)
4. Good Soil = Hear & accept the word, are fruitful (8, 20)
Questions for Discussion
1. What do you think of verse 12?
2. How are verses 21-23 relevant to this passage?
3. What do verses 24-25 mean to you?
THE PARABLE OF THE GROWING SEED (4:26-29)
As a Christian, it is your duty and privilege to spread the Word of God around the world. But you won’t always know what results from your labor of love. After all, you are just the messenger, not the message. It is God who works in people’s hearts. It is God who gives them life. It is God who grows them. It is God who brings them to maturity. And when the time is right, it is God who brings them to eternity. Do not doubt the fruit of your work or the spiritual growth within yourself! Growth may be slow, but it is certain when the seed is planted in good soil.
THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED (4:30-34)
From humble beginnings, through great growth, to enormous influence
*very controversial interpretation (Matthew 13)
JESUS CALMS THE STORM (4:35-41)
1. Sometimes Jesus LEADS us into storms (35)
2. Sometimes we think Jesus doesn’t CARE (38)
3. We lose peace when we forget the PROMISE (38)
4. Peace comes from the presence of CHRIST (39)
5. Jesus will either calm the storm or calm YOU (40)
6. The story pointed to His DEITY (41)
1. The Path = The Word has no impact on their lives (4, 15)
2. Rocky Places = Reception is to shallow to endure (5-6, 16-17)
3. The Thorns = Worldliness prevents progress & production (7, 18-19)
4. Good Soil = Hear & accept the word, are fruitful (8, 20)
Questions for Discussion
1. What do you think of verse 12?
2. How are verses 21-23 relevant to this passage?
3. What do verses 24-25 mean to you?
THE PARABLE OF THE GROWING SEED (4:26-29)
As a Christian, it is your duty and privilege to spread the Word of God around the world. But you won’t always know what results from your labor of love. After all, you are just the messenger, not the message. It is God who works in people’s hearts. It is God who gives them life. It is God who grows them. It is God who brings them to maturity. And when the time is right, it is God who brings them to eternity. Do not doubt the fruit of your work or the spiritual growth within yourself! Growth may be slow, but it is certain when the seed is planted in good soil.
THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED (4:30-34)
From humble beginnings, through great growth, to enormous influence
*very controversial interpretation (Matthew 13)
JESUS CALMS THE STORM (4:35-41)
1. Sometimes Jesus LEADS us into storms (35)
2. Sometimes we think Jesus doesn’t CARE (38)
3. We lose peace when we forget the PROMISE (38)
4. Peace comes from the presence of CHRIST (39)
5. Jesus will either calm the storm or calm YOU (40)
6. The story pointed to His DEITY (41)
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Mark 3
WHY DO YOU HEAL ON THE SABBATH? (MARK 3:1-6)
1. Jesus went where the ACTION was (1)
2. Jesus KNOWS our every thought (2)
3. Jesus was a BOLD teacher (3)
4. Jesus went on the OFFENSIVE (4)
5. Jesus is angered by STUBBORN hearts (5)
6. Evil is ORGANIZED (6)
THE CROWD
1. The crowd is the LARGEST group (7)
2. The crowd is interested in what Jesus can DO (8a)
3. The crowd grows by WORD of mouth (8)
4. The crowd impacts MINISTRY (9)
5. The crowd needs a touch from JESUS (10)
THE EVIL SPIRITS
1. Evil spirits are PRESENT in this world (11a)
2. Evil spirits are struck by the PRESENCE of Christ (11b)
3. Evil spirits know the TRUTH about Christ (11c)
4. Evil spirits are BOUNDED by Christ’s commands (12)
5. Evil spirits were SUBJECTED to the disciples (15)
THE DISCIPLES
1. The disciples ASSISTED Jesus’ ministry (9)
2. The disciples responded to a CALL (13)
3. The disciples were to be WITH Christ (14)
4. The disciples were sent by the AUTHORITY of Christ (15)
5. The disciples were ORDINARY men (16-19)
THE CRITICS
1. The critics thought He was too FANATICAL (21)
2. The critics thought He was POSSESSED by Satan (22)
3. The critics thought He didn’t make much SENSE (23-27)
4. The critics accusation was extremely SERIOUS (28-30)
5. The critics were not part of the FAMILY of God (31-34)
1. Jesus went where the ACTION was (1)
2. Jesus KNOWS our every thought (2)
3. Jesus was a BOLD teacher (3)
4. Jesus went on the OFFENSIVE (4)
5. Jesus is angered by STUBBORN hearts (5)
6. Evil is ORGANIZED (6)
THE CROWD
1. The crowd is the LARGEST group (7)
2. The crowd is interested in what Jesus can DO (8a)
3. The crowd grows by WORD of mouth (8)
4. The crowd impacts MINISTRY (9)
5. The crowd needs a touch from JESUS (10)
THE EVIL SPIRITS
1. Evil spirits are PRESENT in this world (11a)
2. Evil spirits are struck by the PRESENCE of Christ (11b)
3. Evil spirits know the TRUTH about Christ (11c)
4. Evil spirits are BOUNDED by Christ’s commands (12)
5. Evil spirits were SUBJECTED to the disciples (15)
THE DISCIPLES
1. The disciples ASSISTED Jesus’ ministry (9)
2. The disciples responded to a CALL (13)
3. The disciples were to be WITH Christ (14)
4. The disciples were sent by the AUTHORITY of Christ (15)
5. The disciples were ORDINARY men (16-19)
THE CRITICS
1. The critics thought He was too FANATICAL (21)
2. The critics thought He was POSSESSED by Satan (22)
3. The critics thought He didn’t make much SENSE (23-27)
4. The critics accusation was extremely SERIOUS (28-30)
5. The critics were not part of the FAMILY of God (31-34)
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Mark 2
JESUS: REBEL WITH A CAUSE
“WHO CAN FORGIVE SINS BUT GOD ALONE?” (2:1-12)
1. Jesus preached the WORD to them (2)
2. The four men had a VISIBLE faith (5)
3. They asked the RIGHT question (7)
4. They asked with the WRONG attitude (8)
5. The HEALING served to validate His teaching (10)
“WHY DOES HE EAT WITH TAX COLLECTORS AND SINNERS?” (2:13-17)
1. Jesus had eyes for the most DESPISED of men (14)
2. Levi wasted no time TELLING others about Jesus (15)
3. The Jews HATED tax collectors (16)
4. You can’t fix what isn’t BROKEN (17)
WHY AREN’T YOUR DISCIPLES FASTING (MARK 2:18-20)
Why Did People Fast in the Bible:
1. After DISASTER (1 Samuel 31:11-13)
2. When you have an URGENT prayer request (2 Samuel 12:16)
3. As a HABIT of Humility (Luke 18:12)
4. Before an important EVENT (Esther 4:15-16)
5. As part of a NATIONAL repentance (1 Samuel 7:6)
6. To LOOK good (Matthew 6:16)
“WHY ARE THEY DOING WHAT IS UNLAWFUL ON THE SABBATH?” (2:23-28)
1. The law (Deut. 23:25) allowed them to TAKE some grain
2. The law (Exodus 34:21) kept people from IGNORING the Sabbath
3. The law (Exodus 34:21) kept laborers from being OVERWORKED
4. DAVID had taken similar action (1 Samuel 21:1-6)
5. Grace is GREATER than law (27-28)
“WHO CAN FORGIVE SINS BUT GOD ALONE?” (2:1-12)
1. Jesus preached the WORD to them (2)
2. The four men had a VISIBLE faith (5)
3. They asked the RIGHT question (7)
4. They asked with the WRONG attitude (8)
5. The HEALING served to validate His teaching (10)
“WHY DOES HE EAT WITH TAX COLLECTORS AND SINNERS?” (2:13-17)
1. Jesus had eyes for the most DESPISED of men (14)
2. Levi wasted no time TELLING others about Jesus (15)
3. The Jews HATED tax collectors (16)
4. You can’t fix what isn’t BROKEN (17)
WHY AREN’T YOUR DISCIPLES FASTING (MARK 2:18-20)
Why Did People Fast in the Bible:
1. After DISASTER (1 Samuel 31:11-13)
2. When you have an URGENT prayer request (2 Samuel 12:16)
3. As a HABIT of Humility (Luke 18:12)
4. Before an important EVENT (Esther 4:15-16)
5. As part of a NATIONAL repentance (1 Samuel 7:6)
6. To LOOK good (Matthew 6:16)
“WHY ARE THEY DOING WHAT IS UNLAWFUL ON THE SABBATH?” (2:23-28)
1. The law (Deut. 23:25) allowed them to TAKE some grain
2. The law (Exodus 34:21) kept people from IGNORING the Sabbath
3. The law (Exodus 34:21) kept laborers from being OVERWORKED
4. DAVID had taken similar action (1 Samuel 21:1-6)
5. Grace is GREATER than law (27-28)
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Mark 1
John’s Basic Message
1. You are a sinner
2. You need to
3. You should be baptized
4. Someone greater is coming
5. He will baptize with the Holy Spirit
Why Jesus was baptized by John
1. It was a sign that his ministry was beginning
2. It was an endorsement of John’s ministry
3. It was an identification with humanity
4. It was an example for us to follow
5. It was a demonstration of God’s nature
Why did the Spirit send Jesus into the desert?
1. To allow Christ to win where Adam lost
2. To demonstrate Christ’s sinlessness
3. To allow Christ to become our sympathetic High Priest
4. To allow Christ to become our example for victory (Heb. 2:17-18, 4:15)
The 5 Phrases That Started it All
THE TIME HAS COME
Five Reasons Why the Time was Right (Galatians 4:2, 4)
1. The LAW had made it’s point (Galatians 3:19, 24)
2. Rome was an EMPIRE
3. Koine GREEK was the language
4. There were JEWISH Synagogues in nearly every city
5. The life of King HEROD was almost over
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR
Jesus’ View vs. the Jewish View of the Kingdom
1. The Jews were looking for a POLITICAL kingdom
2. The Jews were looking for nearness in TIME
3. Jesus meant a SPIRITUAL kingdom
4. Jesus meant near in TIME
REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS
What IS the good news?
1. The good news is that JESUS is the Messiah (Acts 5:42)
2. The good news is that salvation is available to ALL people (Ephesians 3:6)
3. The good news is the COMING of the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 1:5)
4. The good news is the RESURRECTION (2 Timothy 2:8)
5. The good news is that we may have ETERNAL life (2 Timothy 1:10)
How do we know that we have RECEIVED the good news?
1. The good news is found through REPENTANCE (Mark 1:15)
2. The good news was delivered to a POOR people (Matt. 11:15, Luke 4:18)
3. The good news must be met by FAITH (Hebrews 4:2, 6)
How do we show that we have BELIEVED the good news?
1. The good news is the MESSAGE we are commanded to share (Mark 16:15)
2. The good news needs to be DEFENDED (Philippians 1:16, 1 Thess. 2:2)
3. The good news provokes a particular CONDUCT (Philippians 1:27)
COME, FOLLOW ME
How do we follow Jesus?
1. We OBEY His teachings (John 14:15-24)
2. We TRUST His Word (Luke 5:5)
3. We LISTEN to His voice (John 10:27)
AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN
“They went to Capernaum” (Mark 1:21-28)
What makes the teachings of Jesus different?
1. Only He claimed to have an eternal home in Heaven
2. Only He fully verified His claims
3. Only He offers fulfillment to body and soul
4. Only He responds fully to the problem of pain
5. Only He made His kingdom through hearts, not hands
6. Only He rose from the dead and is alive in our lives
“To the home of Simon and Andrew” (Mark 1:29-34)
What was the purpose of Jesus’ healing ministry?
1. To heal people
2. To validate His teaching ministry
3. To validate His identity
4. To illustrate greater truths
5. To glorify God
“Went off to a solitary place” (Mark 1:35-39)
What can we learn from Jesus’ desire for time alone with God?
1. It’s possible to have too much of a good thing
2. A perfect life is a balanced life
3. If Jesus needed time alone, so do we
4. Time alone with God has to be a chosen
5. A place alone with God has to be found
6. Time alone empowers us for ministry
“He traveled throughout Galilee” (Mark 1:40-45)
What can we learn from Jesus’ encounter with the leper?
1. Jesus is filled with compassion
2. It is the Lord’s will that we be clean
3. Obedience is the most important response to God
4. The law was important to Jesus
5. One act of disobedience can hinder a whole ministry
1. You are a sinner
2. You need to
3. You should be baptized
4. Someone greater is coming
5. He will baptize with the Holy Spirit
Why Jesus was baptized by John
1. It was a sign that his ministry was beginning
2. It was an endorsement of John’s ministry
3. It was an identification with humanity
4. It was an example for us to follow
5. It was a demonstration of God’s nature
Why did the Spirit send Jesus into the desert?
1. To allow Christ to win where Adam lost
2. To demonstrate Christ’s sinlessness
3. To allow Christ to become our sympathetic High Priest
4. To allow Christ to become our example for victory (Heb. 2:17-18, 4:15)
The 5 Phrases That Started it All
THE TIME HAS COME
Five Reasons Why the Time was Right (Galatians 4:2, 4)
1. The LAW had made it’s point (Galatians 3:19, 24)
2. Rome was an EMPIRE
3. Koine GREEK was the language
4. There were JEWISH Synagogues in nearly every city
5. The life of King HEROD was almost over
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR
Jesus’ View vs. the Jewish View of the Kingdom
1. The Jews were looking for a POLITICAL kingdom
2. The Jews were looking for nearness in TIME
3. Jesus meant a SPIRITUAL kingdom
4. Jesus meant near in TIME
REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS
What IS the good news?
1. The good news is that JESUS is the Messiah (Acts 5:42)
2. The good news is that salvation is available to ALL people (Ephesians 3:6)
3. The good news is the COMING of the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 1:5)
4. The good news is the RESURRECTION (2 Timothy 2:8)
5. The good news is that we may have ETERNAL life (2 Timothy 1:10)
How do we know that we have RECEIVED the good news?
1. The good news is found through REPENTANCE (Mark 1:15)
2. The good news was delivered to a POOR people (Matt. 11:15, Luke 4:18)
3. The good news must be met by FAITH (Hebrews 4:2, 6)
How do we show that we have BELIEVED the good news?
1. The good news is the MESSAGE we are commanded to share (Mark 16:15)
2. The good news needs to be DEFENDED (Philippians 1:16, 1 Thess. 2:2)
3. The good news provokes a particular CONDUCT (Philippians 1:27)
COME, FOLLOW ME
How do we follow Jesus?
1. We OBEY His teachings (John 14:15-24)
2. We TRUST His Word (Luke 5:5)
3. We LISTEN to His voice (John 10:27)
AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN
“They went to Capernaum” (Mark 1:21-28)
What makes the teachings of Jesus different?
1. Only He claimed to have an eternal home in Heaven
2. Only He fully verified His claims
3. Only He offers fulfillment to body and soul
4. Only He responds fully to the problem of pain
5. Only He made His kingdom through hearts, not hands
6. Only He rose from the dead and is alive in our lives
“To the home of Simon and Andrew” (Mark 1:29-34)
What was the purpose of Jesus’ healing ministry?
1. To heal people
2. To validate His teaching ministry
3. To validate His identity
4. To illustrate greater truths
5. To glorify God
“Went off to a solitary place” (Mark 1:35-39)
What can we learn from Jesus’ desire for time alone with God?
1. It’s possible to have too much of a good thing
2. A perfect life is a balanced life
3. If Jesus needed time alone, so do we
4. Time alone with God has to be a chosen
5. A place alone with God has to be found
6. Time alone empowers us for ministry
“He traveled throughout Galilee” (Mark 1:40-45)
What can we learn from Jesus’ encounter with the leper?
1. Jesus is filled with compassion
2. It is the Lord’s will that we be clean
3. Obedience is the most important response to God
4. The law was important to Jesus
5. One act of disobedience can hinder a whole ministry
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Introduction
About the Writer
1. May have been the rich guy in 10:17-22
2. May have been the naked guy in 14:51
3. His mother’s home was a place of prayer (Acts 12:12)
4. Paul and Barnabas argued about him (Acts 15:37-40)
a. A relative of Barnabas (Colossians 4:10)
b. A restoration with Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24)
5. Peter considered him a son (1 Peter 5:13)
Mark portrays Christ as a servant (1:1)
1. Arrives with references instead of a geneology
2. Only 4 parables, all on servant-hood. Focus on action, not teaching
3. Key word is “immediately.” A word for a servant
4. Written to a Roman audience
5. Shows the emotions of Jesus
1. May have been the rich guy in 10:17-22
2. May have been the naked guy in 14:51
3. His mother’s home was a place of prayer (Acts 12:12)
4. Paul and Barnabas argued about him (Acts 15:37-40)
a. A relative of Barnabas (Colossians 4:10)
b. A restoration with Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24)
5. Peter considered him a son (1 Peter 5:13)
Mark portrays Christ as a servant (1:1)
1. Arrives with references instead of a geneology
2. Only 4 parables, all on servant-hood. Focus on action, not teaching
3. Key word is “immediately.” A word for a servant
4. Written to a Roman audience
5. Shows the emotions of Jesus
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