ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES, EXPECTATIONS, AND NON-NEGOTIABLES JESUS HELD FOR HIS DISCIPLES

ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES, EXPECTATIONS, AND NON-NEGOTIABLES JESUS HELD FOR HIS DISCIPLES

Mark 1 - 7

Repentance, Confession of sin, believing the gospel and baptism are all expectations for those who would follow God.

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. Mark 1:4-5

Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15

Jesus asks us to put Him before others in order to follow Him.

16 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left their nets and followed Him. 19 When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets. 20 And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him. Mark 1:16-20

Jesus expected his disciples to become involved with him in ministry.

Jesus told them what Mark 4 Jesus showed them how Mark 5:35-37 Jesus did it with them Mark 6:35-44 Jesus let them do it Mark 6:7-13

Jesus expects his disciples to share their faith with those they know.

And when He got into the boat, he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him. 19 However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” 20 And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled. Mark 5:18-20

Jesus makes his disciples do some things they would not do own their own.

45 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. Mark 6:45

Jesus expects his disciples to minister to the needs of others.

7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. Mark 6:7

12 So they went out and preached that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them. Mark 6:12-13

6 So He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. Mark 8:6

Jesus desires his disciples to honor God’s word above the traditions of men.

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?” 6 He answered and said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:

‘This people honors Me with their lips,

But their heart is far from Me.

7 And in vain they worship Me,

Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’

8“For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men—the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.” 9 He said to them, “All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. Mark 7:5-9

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