MARK OF THE MASTER

The military mark was imprinted on the hands of the soldiers, either with a hot iron, or in some other manner. It was indelible. Flavius Vegetius Renatus wrote in “De Re Militari”: “The recruit, however, should not receive the military mark as soon as enlisted. He must first be tried if fit for service; whether he has sufficient activity and strength; if he has capacity to learn his duty; and whether he has the proper degree of military courage. For many, though promising enough in appearance, are found very unfit upon trial. These are to be rejected and replaced by better men; for it is not numbers, but bravery which carries the day.

Walk According To This Rule

WHAT RULE?

Boast only in the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

WHAT REASON?

Peace and mercy will be upon them.

WHAT REASSURANCE!

Peace and mercy will be upon the church.

BEAR THE MARKS.

What Marks?

The marks of the Lord Jesus Christ

The marks of a minister

labors

stripes

prison

deaths

5 times 40 stripes minus 1 from the Jews

3 times beaten with rods

1 time stoned

3 times shipwrecked

a night and day in the deep

journeys often

perils in waters

perils of robbers

perils of his own countrymen

perils of the Gentiles

perils in the city

perils in the wilderness

perils in the sea

perils among false brethren

weariness and toil

sleeplessness often

in hunger and thirst

in fastings often

in cold and nakedness

concern for all the churches

What’s the Matter?

He is being troubled by the Judaizing teachers.

What Mercy!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ will be with our spirit.

Bear and Walk, Don’t Just Talk.

Remember, it’s about Jesus Christ and Him crucified, not you.

We must crucify ourselves to the world.

It should be that way because He sacrificed Himself for you and me.

Jesus Walked and Bore it all!

Conclusion