2003-2015 John (Jack) W Rendel 1

The kingdom as a body and

marriage

Mark 2:13-3:6

2003-2015 John (Jack) W Rendel 2

The kingdom as a body and marriage

Doctor & SaviorNew orientationPeople’s needs

All members restored

2003-2015 John (Jack) W Rendel 3

Body and marriage

2:13-17 The Doctor or Savior

• Jesus called Levi• A doctor for the sick

• The law condemned the sinner

• The Savior healed the sinner

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2:18-22 A new orientation• Fasting - food• The disciples• Their new orientation was

Christ, not the Pharisees, nor John the Baptist, nor any other

Body and marriage

2003-2015 John (Jack) W Rendel 5

2:23-28 People’s needs

• Corn cobs and hunger• The spirit of the law -

the Lord cares for our needs• Christ, the Lord of the

Sabbath

Body and marriage

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3:1-6 Restoration of members

• The hand, it works!• Doing good is the

purpose of the law, of the Sabbath, and of Christ

• Each member is important

Body and marriage

2003-2015 John (Jack) W Rendel 7

• The Doctor and Savior• The new orientation• People’s needs• The restoration of each

member

Body and marriage

2003-2015 John (Jack) W Rendel 8

Ephesians 5• The Savior of the body

5:23• The church subject to Christ

5:24• Christ’s care for the church

5:29• The church without blemish

5:27

Body and marriage