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Chapter 1
• Love
• Loyalty
• Sacrifice
• Betrayal
• Violence
No Greater Story
Chapter 1
• Three witnesses– John
– God
– The Holy Spirit
• One Enemy: Satan
The Beginning of Jesus Public Life
Chapter 1
• Brief Introduction
• Jesus calls on men to follow Him
• Jesus confirmed His teaching with miracles
Chapter 1
• The good news is about Jesus Christ, the Son of God– Jesus: Jehovah Saves
– Christ: Anointed One
– Son of God: Divine
Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15
Prophet
King
Priest
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• 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’s Brief Introduction, 1-15
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• 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’s Brief Introduction, 1-15
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• 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’s Brief Introduction, 1-15
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• Four fishermen knew Jesus– John’s disciples, Jn. 1:35-37
– “Believed” in Jesus, Jn. 1:40, 41
– NOT blind faith
Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20
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• They left fishing– Others needed to leave money,
Mk. 10:21
– Not a universal requirement,
cf. Acts 16:14, 27
Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20
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• They responded immediately– Learn the truth
– Called
– Respond, cf. Acts 24:25
Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20
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• He taught in the Synagogue– Devout
– Opportunity
– Sabbath keeping NOT a pattern, cf. Jn. 2:13
Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25
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• The people were astonished
• His miracles were immediate
• The demons recognized Him– Fearful
– Silenced
Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25
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• 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
Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25
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• Jesus cleansed the leper– Recognized the problem—desperate
– Believed
– Took action—called out
– Received compassion
– Cleansed
Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25
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• Jesus cleansed the leper– Told to keep silent
– Disobeyed—Hindered Jesus’ work
Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25
No matter how well intentioned, disobedience to the Lord’s commands
ALWAYS hinders His cause!
Chapter 1
• Brief Introduction
• Jesus calls on men to follow Him
• Jesus confirmed His teaching with miracles
Chapter 1
• Love
• Loyalty
• Sacrifice
• Betrayal
• Violence
No Greater Story
Chapter 1
• Three Witnesses
• One Enemy
Do You Believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God?