The Question | 7.13

The Conundrum | 7.14-15

The Counsel | 7.16-17

The (Quasi) Conclusion | 7.18

The conflicts continue. Jesus has brought the new

1-6, Learning from Death

7-12, Living with Wisdom

13, Longing for Christ to Straighten it All Out

Jesus doesn't shy away from sin or sinners. He has authority to forgive sins, and he came to rescue and be with sinners.

1-2 | The Obstruction of God

A heavy burden on mankind.

3-6 | Exhibit A:

The man who had it all.

7-9 | Exhibit B:

The insatiable appetite.

10-12 | The resignation of Man.

Throw your hands in the air.

The GRACE of obstruction.

5.8-9 | Unsurprising Oppression (of the poor).

5.10-12 | Pathetic Dissatisfaction.

5.13-17 | Grievous Darkness.

5.18-20 | What HAS TO BE?

Jesus launches into ministry with scene after scene displaying his authority and the priority of his message.

Jesus' public ministry begins with his baptism, being driven into the desert, and proclamation of the gospel.

5.1 | Watch your steps.

5.2-7 | Watch your mouth. 

Confess with your mouth.

The Gospel of Mark... the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God...