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Ep. 168 August 18, 2024 | “Marked- At Baptism” | Mark Magee
Join us for the second week of our sermon series, "MARKED," where we delve deep into the Gospel of Mark and explore the profound significance of baptism as the starting point of Jesus' ministry and our journey as His followers. This week, we focus on Mark 1:4-11, where John the Baptizer prepares the way for Jesus through a powerful message of repentance and baptism.
Mark uniquely begins the story of Jesus not with His birth, but with His baptism. This moment marks the official start of Jesus' ministry and the announcement of the Good News. At Jesus' baptism, all three members of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—are present, emphasizing the divine significance of this event. This is a momentous occasion, where the heavens are torn open, symbolizing God coming down to us and making a way for us to come to Him. This event foreshadows the tearing of the temple veil at Jesus' death, signifying the end of separation between God and humanity.
Through His baptism, Jesus identifies with sinners, affirms His role as the Messiah, and publicly confirms His identity as the Son of God. By submitting to baptism, Jesus sets an example of righteousness and humility for all who follow Him. This act demonstrates His commitment to fulfilling all righteousness, and it marks the beginning of His public ministry.
If you feel the call to be baptized and declare your commitment to follow Jesus, now is the time. Baptism marks us as forgiven, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and adopted as children of God. Just as Jesus was marked at the beginning of His ministry, we are marked as His followers through baptism.
Join us as we continue to uncover the powerful messages within the Gospel of Mark and what it means to be truly MARKED by Jesus.
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By The Crossing, DE PodcastJoin us for the second week of our sermon series, "MARKED," where we delve deep into the Gospel of Mark and explore the profound significance of baptism as the starting point of Jesus' ministry and our journey as His followers. This week, we focus on Mark 1:4-11, where John the Baptizer prepares the way for Jesus through a powerful message of repentance and baptism.
Mark uniquely begins the story of Jesus not with His birth, but with His baptism. This moment marks the official start of Jesus' ministry and the announcement of the Good News. At Jesus' baptism, all three members of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—are present, emphasizing the divine significance of this event. This is a momentous occasion, where the heavens are torn open, symbolizing God coming down to us and making a way for us to come to Him. This event foreshadows the tearing of the temple veil at Jesus' death, signifying the end of separation between God and humanity.
Through His baptism, Jesus identifies with sinners, affirms His role as the Messiah, and publicly confirms His identity as the Son of God. By submitting to baptism, Jesus sets an example of righteousness and humility for all who follow Him. This act demonstrates His commitment to fulfilling all righteousness, and it marks the beginning of His public ministry.
If you feel the call to be baptized and declare your commitment to follow Jesus, now is the time. Baptism marks us as forgiven, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and adopted as children of God. Just as Jesus was marked at the beginning of His ministry, we are marked as His followers through baptism.
Join us as we continue to uncover the powerful messages within the Gospel of Mark and what it means to be truly MARKED by Jesus.
******
ABOUT US:
https://www.thecrossingde.com/ourchurch
CONNECT:
Looking to connect with us? Fill out our online connection card at: https://thecrossingde.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/31/responses/new
PRAYER:
We would love to be praying for you. Let us know how at https://www.thecrossingde.com/requestprayer
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde
#Marked #GospelOfMark #FollowingJesus #GoodNews #Christianity #Faith #Baptism #JesusIsKing #MarkedByTheKing #MarkedByTheGoodNews #TheCrossingDE #SundaySermon #MarkMagee