Mark 8:10-21
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10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.
11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.
14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.
15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.
16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.
17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?
19 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.
20 And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.
21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
Beware of unbelief
Beware of unbelief
Intro; The phony Pharisees are settled in their unbelief and the forgetful followers are unsettled in their belief. Let’s look first at those who are settled in their unbelief.
Settled Unbelief
They wanted Jesus to give them a sign from heaven to prove that He was not a phony, when the truth was they were the phony’s .
a. There are people today that just do not believe, they have their minds made up that all the Jesus talk, all this, you have to repent, the only way into way this through the blood of Jesus.
Unsettled Belief
While the Pharisees were phony and settled in their unbelief, the closest followers of Jesus were forgetful and unsettled in their belief. We will see today that they forgot the things that Jesus had done.
There a lot of followers of Jesus today that have an unsettled faith. We know what God’s word tells us to do. In our giving. Trusting Him to take care of our needs. Telling others about the only way to get to heaven.
While the Pharisees were phony and settled in their unbelief, the closest followers of Jesus were forgetful and unsettled in their belief
I. The demand for signs.
I. The demand for signs.
VS 10-12
10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.
After Jesus had fed the 4000+ He and His disciple leave. They go across the sea of Galilee. Elab of the Sea of Galilee. 13 miles long and 8 miles wide.
a. Jesus is leaving a mostly Gentile area, back to a Jewish area. He will be near Galilee. It had been around 8 months of travailing, teaching and healing. Great things had been happening. And here come the Pharisees. Matthew tells us that the Sadducees were there too. (The Cold water committee)
Sadducees: A Jewish religious party who recognized the Torah (first five books of the Bible) as the only divine authority and rejected resurrection. They were part of the ruling elite with religious and political responsibilities connected with the Temple.
11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
Mark
11 The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him.
Witthoff, D. (Ed.). (2014). The Lexham Cultural Ontology Glossary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
Pharisees: A Jewish religious party who were very strict when it came to the Law (the law of Moses) and the traditions of their predecessors
Sadducees: A Jewish religious party who recognized the Torah (first five books of the Bible) as the only divine authority and rejected resurrection. They were part of the ruling elite with religious and political responsibilities connected with the Temple.
His old enemies were back, “they came forth” NASB “came out”. When they got word that Jesus was back in the area, they came out to comfort Him.
These men were enemies of Jesus. They believed that He was a demonic deceiver, one who cast out demons with the help of Satan (3:22). They came out to confront Him publicly and began to debate with Him about the true source of His power.
a. His enemies, they back on the attack, “they came forth” NASB “came out”. When they got word that Jesus was back in the area, they came out to comfort Him. Their questioning Him was not to get answers, but to argue with Him.
Pharisees: A Jewish religious party who required strict adherence to the Law and the traditions of their predecessors
Sadducees: A Jewish religious party who recognized the Torah (first five books of the Bible) as the only divine authority and rejected resurrection. They were part of the ruling elite with religious and political responsibilities connected with the Temple.
a. Their questioning Him was not to get answers, but to argue with Him.
The Gospel of Mark 2. The Testing (v. 11)
That the Pharisees “came forth” indicates that they made a deliberate effort to go where He was. Perhaps He was avoiding confrontation as much as possible and was not in a heavily populated area. At any rate, the Pharisees—as protectors of official Judaism—tried an entirely new strategy, expressed (v. 11) as questioning Him, seeking a sign by Him, and tempting Him. All three were, no doubt, one and the same: the question they pressed on Him was for a sign, and in doing that they were testing Him
b. They Pharisees “came forth”, or “came out” they made a deliberate effort to go where He was. The Pharisees would come after Him,seeking a sign, and tempting Him. We see this is other gospels where they try trick Jesus with a question. John chapter 8, the women caught in the act of adultery.
“they asks him, tempting him”
That the Pharisees “came forth”, they made a deliberate effort to go where He was. The Pharisees now try an entirely new strategy, in questioning Him, seeking a sign by Him, and tempting Him. All three were, no doubt, one and the same: the question they pressed on Him was for a sign, and in doing that they were testing Him.
c. Here in Mark, is another attempt to trick Jesus. READ VS 11 AGAIN.
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b. The Pharisees “came forth”, they made a deliberate effort to go where He was. The Pharisees now try an entirely new strategy, in questioning Him, seeking a sign by Him, and tempting Him. All three were, no doubt, one and the same: the question they pressed on Him was for a sign, and in doing that they were testing Him.
That the Pharisees “came forth” indicates that they made a deliberate effort to go where He was. Perhaps He was avoiding confrontation as much as possible and was not in a heavily populated area. At any rate, the Pharisees—as protectors of official Judaism—tried an entirely new strategy, expressed (v. 11) as questioning Him, seeking a sign by Him, and tempting Him. All three were, no doubt, one and the same: the question they pressed on Him was for a sign, and in doing that they were testing Him
The Gospel of Mark 2. The Testing (v. 11)
Sign” (Greek semeion) is originally a distinguishing mark, thus a mark or act that indicates or signifies something: in this case “an outward compelling proof of divine authority—something which unbelief demands but Jesus resolutely refuses to give” (Cranfield 257). Here, as often (but not always: see Mt. 26:48), it effectively comes to mean a supernatural work. We may not be able to surmise exactly what kind of “sign” the Pharisees had in mind, but they wanted something that would clearly attest that Jesus was from God: perhaps “some startling celestial phenomenon” (Hiebert 222). Given the great number of miraculous works He had performed, they should not have needed anything else; apparently, therefore, they wanted something more spectacular. “Sign-seeking strikes at the root of the biblical concept of the nature of faith … (Jn. 4:48)” (Cole 129). “It precludes personal decision in response to the word of revelation” (Lane 278).
The Gospel of . The Testing (v. 11)
Signs:(Sign from heaven) It meant a supernatural work. This showed their unbelief, demanding a sign from heaven.
b. Everything about the life of Jesus was a sign of who He was. When He was born God put a new star in the sky. All the O.T prophecy being fulfilled. Born of a virgin, the City of David. The miracles he had preformed. The sign they wanted had nothing to do with them hoping that He was the Messiah so they could worship Him, but to prove that He wasn’t .
c. Today People want proof that God is real.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament sheweth his handywork.
1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
All we have to do is look around us.
b. Apparently they wanted something more spectacular. Sign-seeking showed their unbelief. Given the great number of miraculous works He had performed, they should not have needed anything else.
The Gospel of Mark 2. The Testing (v. 11)
“Tempting” (Greek peirazo) can be used either for putting someone or something to a test, or for an enticement to wrongdoing. In one sense, neither of these can exist without the other since any testing involves temptation and vice versa. But at various times one or the other of these meanings is more prominent, and here the idea of testing or proving is the more prominent. They wanted Jesus to prove Himself to them. The implication is that they did not believe He could do what they asked and that by His failure He would expose Himself.
he Gospel of . The Testing (v. 11)
“Tempting” (Greek peirazo) can be used either for putting someone or something to a test, or for an enticement to wrongdoing. They wanted Him to do or say something say they could accuse Him of blasphemy.
“Tempting” (Greek peirazo) can be used either for putting someone or something to a test, or for an enticement to wrongdoing.
a. They wanted Jesus to prove Himself to them. They did not believe He give them a sign from heaven. And when didn’t do what they wanted Him to do, they would call Him a fraud.
2. There is a difference between tempting God and putting God to the test.
a. We’ve talked about our church finances and the importance of tithing, I’m going to try to fit that in.
b. “Okay God, I’m going start tithing, but you have to give me a sign first”
c. If you say, “Okay God, I’m going to start tithing, but the only way I’m going to do so is if you do something for me” Give me a new car, put money in my hands, high paying job etc.......
T.V preachers
T.V preachers
Mike Murdock: $1000.00 seed. Sowing seed. “Some mother whose daughter is on drugs will be set free because of a $1000.00 seed.
Peter Popoff: Miracle spring water. Lays of hands. $1000.00 and you will receive more money back.
By the way, you do not hear them saying, give to your own church first. (Radio stations)
d. But, if you do not tithe, Here is the challenge. Do so for the next 3 months. 10%.
Pray: “Lord I am going to trust you, I am going tithe like you have said to do. You said you would provide, show me”
Story about missionary in the Philippines.
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be meat in mine house, And prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, If I will not open you the windows of heaven, And pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Malachi
“Prove me” Test me:
“Prove me” Test me:
10 “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.
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Why talk about this? Do you believe God? This is show that you do. It will show (prove) your faith.
1. This doesn’t mean what these TV preachers say about getting money back.
a. When Malachi wrote this, Israel was in bad shape Spiritually. He was simply saying, do what is right, do what God has called you to do, God offered the people a challenge of testing Him.
b. So, this is a challenge for you. Put God to the test.
c The Pharisees and the Sadducees that tempted Jesus.
12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
Mark 8
12 Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
“Sighed deeply” This came from the depths of His being. (Not out load), but in His spirit. Because of the hardness of their hearts,and their unbelief.
Farley, L. R. (2004). The Gospel of Mark: The Suffering Servant (p. 120). Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing.
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a. “Why does this generation seek a sign? Verily (truly) I say unto you, There shall be no sign given onto this generation”
4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” And He left them and departed.
b. Who was behind what they were doing? Satan. He had being tempting Jesus from the start. H.W () He tempted Jesus to preform miracles to prove who He was, but Jesus refused to given in to Him. He dose the same here.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:
2. When we have unbelief (if you worry) you have unbelief. Where does it come from? Satan and his demons.
13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.
Mark 8:
7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Submit: To be subject to, to obey.
a. These men did not resist the devil, they submitted to him, not to God. So Jesus gives them no answer, He gives no sign. He says his and leaves.
13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.
Sad for them. He simply tuned and left them in their sinful state of unbelief. He had no more to say them. (will God leave you, if you are a Christian and you have unbelief?
5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,”
6 so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”
Hebrews
6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:
a. He will not leave us, He will always be with us, but unbelief will hinder His work.
5 Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.
Mark
Asa church, unbelief will hinder His work here.
3. To keep from having unbelief, we have to obey His words.
3. To keep from having unbelief, we have to obey His words.
1.. To keep from having unbelief, we have to obey His words.
a. Why is it that Christians still have unbelief? Lack of understanding.
a. Why is it that Christians still have unbelief? Lack of understanding.
II. The lack of understanding
II. The lack of understanding
VS 14-21
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14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.
Elab what a loaf was. Small round bread.
The disciples had been saw busy that they forgot to bring the left over baskets. What they had was not enough.
a. Jesus will use this to show them their spiritual conduction, their lack of understanding.
15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.
15 And He was giving orders to them, saying, “Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”
Leaven: A substance used to produce fermentation in dough and make it raise. I bible times leaven was usually a piece of fermented dough retained from a previous baking that was placed in the new dough to make it raise.
Unleavened bread: Bread baked from unleavened dough, dough without leaven. Unleavened bread was used in the passover celebration.
In the Bible leaven is a symbol of corruption, a symbol of false teaching, that slips in and spread out and polities the gospel. So it is a symbol of evil.
Paul spoke of this:
Galatians
9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
I Cornthians 5:6
6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump of dough?
a. In a nut shell, the Pharisees and the Sadducee’s were false teachers. Their false teaching steamed from unbelief.
b. Herod: King.The leaven of Herod represents materialism, and worldliness. We see a lot of that in churches today.
Jesus warns them to WATCH OUT, beware. of false teachings.
16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.
Mark
Jesus gives a spiritual warning, and all they can do is think about the bread that someone forgot. (most likely blaming each other)
Mark 8:15
a. They had heard what Jesus had said to the Pharisees and Sadducees. They heard Him call them hypocrites, wicked, and adulterous. Then He speaks about the leaven. They were astonished because He said “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees.
b. They talk among themselves trying to figure out what He meant. “Is it because we have no bread?”
c. This shows their lack of spiritual insight , and their lack of faith and failure to trust Jesus.
d. I believe to many people today, even in church, have a lack of spiritual understanding.
17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
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18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?
17 And Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you discuss the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet see or understand? Do you have a hardened heart?
18 “Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember,
In Matthew it says, “oh ye of little faith”
In Matthew it says, “oh ye of little faith”
They just didn’t get it. We see this time and time again. They had this sad inability to discern when Jesus was speaking to them in figurative language.
a. He spoke of leaven, they immediately thought of bread. He was referring to the mindset of the Pharisees and Sadducee. By the way, He had turned His back on them. The disciples thought Jesus was rebuking them for only having one loaf of bread.
“Why do you reason (discuss) because you have no bread? Do you not see or understand?
“Do you not see or understand?
“Do you have a hardened heart?”
16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.
b. This kind of thing grieved Jesus. “Oh ye of little faith” their thoughts could get beyond material things to spiritual things. Where are our thoughts? Material things, or spiritual things?
c. Why would Jesus, who had the power to turn 7 loaves and a few fishes, but concerned about the number of loaves they had. Now He is going to break it down for them. Try to get through to them, try to help them understand.
19 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.
20 And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.
19 when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces you picked up?” They said to Him, “Twelve.”
20 “When I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?” And they said to Him, “Seven.”
19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up?” They said to Him, “Twelve.”
20 “Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up?” And they said, “Seven.”
Could they have have forgotten what Jesus had done with the loaves and fishes before. It had only been a short time since Jesus and fed the 5000+ with the little boys lunch. And only a few days since He took the 7 loaves and fed the 4000+ .
a. They had to remember what had happened, but they only remember the materialism part, they had forgotten the spiritual impact of it. The miracle did feed the people, it took take of their need. Jesus did so because of His compassion. But there a lesson that Jesus in the bread of life.
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b. Jesus expressed disappointment in lack of understanding. He expressed disappointment in their unbelief. They could not see past their own physical satisfaction of he loaves and fishes.
c. They did not see the lesson being taught through the miracles and the power that produced the miracles.
21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
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21 And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?”
2 “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat.
Look back at VS 15
Jesus had given them a warning. Don’t be like the Pharisees. Don’t let their unbelief corrupt you. That is a great warning for us today.
They seen so many miracles. Yes the miracles did great things for people, Fed them when they were hungry, healed them from blindness, restored sight, restored hearing, made the lame walk. But there was a spiritual lesson to be learned from all of it.
Are you learning the spiritual lessons that God is showing you? Through the good and the bad.
