Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark

Fall 2013 Series

Mark 1

19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets.20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.

• Jesus Summons his first disciples – Jesus Calls

• Disciples follow• Leaving others behind including families and

careers• Immediately – they did so without

hesitation

21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was

teaching.

First experience as disciples in the synagogue• We know who Jesus is-Mark 1:1-Jesus is the

Son of God• They don't know who he is and neither does

the congregation at the synagogue• The demons(plural) know exactly who he is– v. 27 "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He

commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."

32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by

demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door.

1. The healing of Simon's mother-in-law2. The whole city gathered at the door.3. He healed many who were sick, cast

out many demons4. Jesus' prayer life -- discipleship training

40 And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity,

he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean.” 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he

was made clean.

Everyone is looking for you -- He leaves1. Not a people pleaser2. On assignment3. Every town has needs4. Revealing the kingdom

The leper story5. An unexpected healing6. An unclean person7. touch and cleansing8. could not keep quiet and the news spread9. Jesus had to stay away from town and people

were still coming out to him