Mark hits the ground running! Action packed. "Immediately"
I. Beginning of the Gospel of Son of God
- composite quote
- attributes to the major author
II. John the Baptist
- message
- Jesus' baptism v.9-11
III. Temptation v.12-13 - temptation/test
- Spirit drove
- "It is necessary that temptations come"
IV. Christ begins preaching gospel
- summary of gospel v.15
- gospel in seed form before the cross.
V. Christ calls first disciples v.16-20
- Simon is Peter. Cephas - aramaic?
VI. Casts out demons in synagogue
- Capernaum
- unclean spirit - demons
- taught with authority
VII. Heals many v.29-34
VIII. Christ preaches throughout Galilee
- v.35 - rising very early to pray
- everyone is looking for you...
- v.38 - "that is why I came out" - purpose was to preach a message. more than healing/casting out demons.
IX. Cleanses Leper
- Offer cleansing
- But - he proclaimed
- Christ go to desolate places
Truth - Christ, the Son of God, came to preach the gospel that the Kingdom of God is Near.
Application:
- Repent and believe the message
- Take time with God in prayer
Read from:
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)
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