good news! (mark 1:1-20). the gospel of mark begins with an unlikely message from an unlikely...
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The Gospel in MotionGood News! (Mark 1:1-20)
A Time of Preparation (Mark 1:1-8)
The Gospel of Mark begins with an unlikely message
from an unlikely messenger.
Who came to hear John?• Religious leaders (Pharisees and
Sadducees) – Matt. 3:7• Tax collectors – Luke 3:12• Soldiers – Luke 3:14• Rich people – Luke 3:10• Poor people – Luke 3:10
Mark 1:1“The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God…”
The Gospel is GOOD NEWS;
And the GOOD NEWS is the message of JESUS
Luke 16:16“Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the message of the prophets were your guides. But now the Good News of the Kingdom is preached and everyone is eager to get in.”
I Cor. 15:3“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day.”
Words of Affirmation (Mark 1:9-13)
“You are my Son whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” 1:11
“You ARE ALL SONS OF GOD through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have CLOTHED YOURSELVES WITH CHRIST.” Gal. 3:26-27
Words of Affirmation (Mark 1:9-13)
You are who God says you are!
A Call to Proclamation (Mark 1:14-20)
God gives us a purpose bigger than ourselves!
A Call to Proclamation (Mark 1:14-20)
Jesus calls us to obey without delay.