Mark 8:11-21

1. Antagonists Test God (v. 11-13)

2. Antagonists Spread False Teaching (v. 14-21)

Synopsis: We are to be on guard against false teaching, philosophies, and ideas from

the ungodly

Jude 3b: "I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for

the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints."

Mark 8:1-10

A godly character quality of a Christian is compassion.

1. Christ’s Compassion (v. 1-3)

2. Man’s Limitations (v. 4)

3. Compassion in Action (v. 5-10)

Key verses:

Psalm 72:13, "He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy

he will save."

Lamentations 3:22-23, “The Lord’s lovingkindness indeed never cease, for His

compassions never fail. They are new every morning.”

1 Corinthians 16:8-9

Mark 7:24-37

Jesus compassion is extended towards the humble in the world.

1. Jesus’ Compassion Towards The Humble (v. 24-30)

2. Jesus’ Compassion Towards The Gentiles (v. 31-37)

Key verse: Matthew 15:31, "So the crowd marveled as they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel."

1 Samuel 16:7b, "for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance,

but the Lord looks at the heart.”

True worship is from a heart that genuinely loves God and desires to bring Him honor and glory

No matter what we may face in life, we can trust God is always in control.