In Galilee
{MINISTRY IN GALILEE - MARK 1-8}
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- Introduction to the Gospel of Mark - {PDF Copy} - (A brief overview of the history and structure of Mark's gospel account)
- The Commencement of the Good News of the Kingdom - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:1-3 - The announcement of the good news of the kingdom of God began following Christ's baptism in the River Jordan)
- John - The Voice in the Wilderness - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:4-8 - John the Baptist came in the spirit of Elijah to prepare the way for God's Messiah)
- Satan, Temptation and the Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:9-13 - Jesus is driven into the Wilderness by the Spirit - He succeeds where Israel failed)
- Arrest, Proclamation, Fulfillment - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:14-15 - The arrest of John the Baptist marked the beginning of the preaching ministry of Jesus)
- Four Fishermen Summoned - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:16-20 - In Galilee, Jesus summoned four men to leave their livelihoods and become his followers)
- His Authority over Demons - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:21-28 - As the Son of Man, even demons were subject to his authority)
- His Authority over Disease - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:29-39 - Jesus demonstrated his messianic authority over disease)
- His Authority over Ritual Purity - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 1:40-45 - The touch of Jesus cleanses a leper from ritual uncleanness apart from the required Levitical rites)
- His Authority to Forgive Sins - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 2:1-12 - Jesus heals a paralytic and, thereby, demonstrates the authority of the Son of Man to discharge sins)
- A Tax-Collector is Summoned - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 2:13-17 - The theme of forgiveness links the call of a tax collector to the preceding story of Christ’s authority to discharge sins)
- Authority over the Sabbath Day - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 2:23-3:6 - Jesus responded to Jewish leaders upset with his looseness about the Sabbath by demonstrating that he is Lord of the “Sabbath Day")
- Crowds Press while Demons Proclaim Him the Son of God - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 3:7-12 - The crowds welcomed Jesus because of his miracles, but only the demons recognized who he was – the Son of God)
- Twelve Disciples Appointed - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 3:13-21 - Jesus chooses his Twelve Disciples from among a larger group of followers, including two surprising candidates)
- The Unpardonable Sin - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 3:22-34 - A line is crossed when what God’s Spirit is doing in Jesus is attributed to Satan)
- Parable of the Sower - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 4:1-20 - The parable pictures the Son of Man as he sows the “seed” of the gospel in the world where it grows until the final harvest)
- Kingdom Parables - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 4:21-34 - Jesus taught several parables about the kingdom of God, its unexpected ways of expansion, and its status in the world)
- Authority over the Sea - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 4:35-41 - Despite a tremendous miracle, the calming a tempest, the disciples fail to recognize the Son of Man)
- Who is this Man? - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 4:41 - During his ministry, no one recognized Jesus except the demons cast out by him. Only in his sacrificial death can his identity and messiahship be understood)
- A Demoniac Delivered in Gentile Territory - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 5:1-20 - Jesus delivers a demonized Gentile while traveling through hostile territory)
- Two Women Restored to Wholeness - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 5:21-43 - Jesus healed two women and restored both to states of ritual purity)
- Rejected in Nazareth - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 6:1-6 - Despite his miraculous deeds, Christ’s hometown rejected his ministry and took offense at his humble origins)
- The Cost of Discipleship - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 6:7-30 - To be a disciple means to take up one’s own cross and follow in his steps no matter where they lead)
- His Miraculous Witness to Israel - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 6:31-56 - The feeding of 5,000 men was a spectacular witness to Israel by her Messiah; nevertheless, most Jews refused to accept Jesus)
- Jesus Confronts Added Human Tradition - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 7:1-23 - With the arrival of the Son of Man, old regulations and rituals begin to lose their relevance)
- Sign Seeking and Spiritual Dullness - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 8:1-21 - The gospel accounts highlight the unbelief behind the inability of his opponents and disciples to perceive just who Jesus is)
- A Blind Man "Saved" on the Way to Jerusalem - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 8:22-26 - A blind man’s eyes are opened and the man "saved" as Jesus continued on his "way" to Jerusalem)
- Whosoever will Follow Me - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 8:27-38 - After Jesus healed a blind man, for a fleeting moment, the eyes of Peter were opened to "see" just Who Jesus was)
- His Suffering and Death - {PDF Copy} - (Mark 8:31 - To be the Messiah of Israel means suffering and death, though he is the promised Messiah and Lord over all things)
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