Inspection of the lamb
Mark 12 Middle of last week of Jesus’ ministry before the cross Parable of the vineyard Why is Jesus taking the religious leaders about the history of them killing God’s prophets?He was trying to save them by bringing the truth in a way that will wake them up. Attempted trap by the Pharisees: Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. Attempted trap by the Saducees: Jesus teaches that there is indeed life after death. Which…
The Triumphal Entry
Mark 11 The Triumphal Entry The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey – as was prophesied, and as Solomon was introduced as the king. Lesson from cursing the fig tree. Driving out the moneychangers and dove-sellers, who were taking up the place that the Gentiles could come to worship. The Pharisees asked Jesus about His authority.
Drawing closer to Jesus
Mark 10:28 Jesus was making His way to Jerusalem Jesus foretold His death and resurrection, for the third time Arguing about sitting at Jesus’ right and left hand What it means to be great Blind Bartimeaus 3 examples for us to follow The Disciples The disciples sacrificed to follow Jesus What is God asking you to sacrifice up to better follow Him? Blind Bartimeaus Nothing should stop us from crying out to Jesus The world…
Servant Leadership
Mark 9:30-50 Jesus is purposefully making His way to the cross. Jesus wanted to teach his disciples what was going to happen to Him, but they didn’t understand. The disciples were arguing who would be the greatest. “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” True leaders must be servants. You should serve everyone, including those who can’t repay Sin is drastic. Cut it off before it causes you harm in this life,…
The Transfiguration
Transition period in Jesus’ ministry The Transfiguration Peter – The leader of the ChurchJohn – Wrote 5 books of the New TestamentJames – Why was James invited? Metamorphosis Elijah and Moses came to meet with Jesus, both alive. The power of the Kingdom of Heaven defeats death.Moses represents the lawElijah represents the prophets Jesus qualified for Heaven by living a perfect, sinless life Healing of the demon possessed boyImportance of faithSometimes when we go through trials God gives us the…
Encouraging Exhortation
1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable,always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 5 Aspects: 1) The Perspective2) The People3) The Position4) The Perseverance5) The Promise Perspective: the Corinthians and all believers should be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord in light of the truth that Jesus is risen from the dead and that one day all believers will rise from the…
The Christmas Story, in Reverse
Revelation 21:4-6 – Our Happily ever after: We will live with Jesus in heaven for eternity How did we get there? Romans 10:8-10 – If you Confess Jesus with your mouth and believe in your heart that he was raised from the dead, we will be saved How did we know it that? Roman’s 10:15 – How will they know unless someone tells them? What are we telling them? Mark 16:6 – Jesus was raised from the dead! 1 Corinthians…
Take up your cross
Mark 8:22-38 Scene 1 – Healing the blind manWe find Jesus and the disciples in Bethsaida. A blind man is brought to Jesus for healing.This time the miracle wasn’t immediate, and we see Jesus asking if the miracle was successful.Just because we don’t get an immediate miracle, it doesn’t mean that God can’t, or won’t help us Scene 2 – Peter’s Rollercoaster Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”Peter knew, beyond doubt, that Jesus was the Messiah.…
No bread on the boat
Mark 8:21 Feeding the 4000Yeast of the Pharisees Feeding the 4000 Jesus has compassion on the multitude Jesus knew intimately about each person in the crowd, even where they were from Why was the focus only on the bread, but the fish? Jesus catered for their needs, and he sent them away after their needs were completely met Sometimes he wants you to sit and be filled, not just rush though. Just rushing thorough can prevent us from recording all…
Approaching Jesus
Mark 7:14-37 Accusing Pharisees The Pharisees approached Jesus with an accusing question, and instead of answering, he called out their hypocrisy Discussion about purity and impurity Jesus and the gentile woman The gentile woman approached Jesus humbly, willing to accept whatever Jesus was willing to offer her, with a simplicity of faith She received what she was seeking from Jesus Because of her faith her daughter was made well Jesus and the deaf and mute man The people wanted Jesus…
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