The beginning of the Gospel
Notes
Transcript
Prayer to start
Secular:
still life drawings - imitate the real thing
Clear observation is key for clear imitation
Personal:
What are you focusing on for imitation? Neighbors, friends, siblings, celebrities, athletes, media, novels
Christians are called to imitate (become like) Jesus
for proper focus we must look through the lens of Scripture
Study life of Jesus from the book of Mark
Biblical:
book is anonymous - but traditionally attributed to John Mark
likely based the gospel on Peter’s accounts
written in 50-60 AD to Christians facing persecution
the purpose of this book is to educate readers on the life and ministry of Jesus
Subject:
What do we learn from the start of Jesus’ ministry?
Textual:
Narrative
Mark tells his reader from the beginning who Jesus is
the subject of the gospel
Jesus = God is my salvation
Christ = messiah/savior
Son of God
Mark recalls the prophecies of and
prophecies changed for emphasis -
wording
referring to Elijah
Jesus connects Elijah to John the Baptist
John the Baptizer
wording
referring to Elijah
Jesus connects Elijah to John the Baptist
John the Baptizer
John the Baptist
Baptism ministry
Echoes back to the preparation of Israel at Mt Sinai
baptizing in the wilderness - river Jordan
baptism of repentance - repentance for the forgiveness of sins
Echoes back to the preparation of Israel at Mt Sinai
many responded - confessing sins
Judea and Jerusalem
Appearance like that of Elijah
camel’s hair clothing
leather belt
ate locusts and wild honey
Preaching
after me...
mightier than I
I’m not worthy to untie His sandals - slave
will baptize with Holy Spirit
Jesus from Nazareth
Jesus’ baptism
baptized by John
not baptized to forgive sins
baptized to declare an existing relationship
out of the water
heavens were tore open
Spirit descended on Him like a dove
God the Father speaks confirmation
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased”
Jesus’ test
the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness
40 days - Israelites = 40 years; Moses = 40 days; Elijah = 40 days
tempted by Satan
with the wild animals - danger, tempted to worry; connects to martyrdom of early readers??
angels ministered to him
Jesus’ proclamation
after John is arrested
Jesus proclaims the gospel of God
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Jesus’ invitation
passing alongside the Sea of Galilee
he saw Simon and Andrew casting a net into the sea - fishermen
Jesus speaks “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men”
immediately - they left their nets and followed Jesus
going further
he saw James and John his brother - in their boat mending the nets
immediately he called them
they left their father in the boat and followed Jesus
What do we learn from the start of Jesus’ ministry?
PREPARATION: God prepares ministry for Jesus (1-8)
wording
referring to Elijah
Jesus connects Elijah to John the Baptist
Illustration:
farming - preparing the ground for seeding
Application: What has God done to prepare ministry for you?
CONFIRMATION: God confirms Jesus for ministry (9-13)
God confirms Jesus for ministry (9-13)
Illustration:
working at sears - confirming a $100
Application: How has God brought confirmation in your life? love, identity, purpose
INVITATION: Jesus invites others to join in His ministry (14-20)
Illustration:
field access - super bowl 54
Application: Have you accepted Jesus’ invitation to follow Him? Who can you invite to join you on this once in a lifetime opportunity?
INVITATION CARDS
Prayer to close
Communion:
26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”