How do you respond to the message of the Resurrection?

The response of the disciples and the demons was fear and reverence in light of their realization of who Jesus was. What is your response?

When large crowds gather to hear Jesus, how do you know who genuinely responds and what will happen when so few do?

Paul provides five facets of biblical discipleship so that you will mature in your faith and be equipped to help others grow in Christ.

Mark 4:1-20

What is the condition of your heart when you hear the Word of God?

Mark 3:31-35

Do you see the church as your extended family? It is one of the metaphors that Jesus

uses for the church!

Key verse: Mark 3:35, "For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother."

Mark 3:20-30

Is there a sin so wicked that God will not forgive? Does God forgive any and all sin?

1. The Context (3:20-21)

2. The Blasphemous Accusation (3:22)

3. The Response of Jesus (3:23-27)

4. The Unpardonable Sin (3:28-3:30)

Key verse: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" 1 John 1:9

God can use you in the same way that He used twelve ordinary men in extraordinary ways.

1. Popularity of Jesus by the Masses (3:7-12)

2. Profiles of the Twelve Disciples (3:13-19)

Mark 3:14, " And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach..."

Is your devotion and worship out of love for Jesus, or duty out of legalism?

Mark 2:13-17

Jesus came to save those who see their own sinful helpless spiritual condition. How do you see yourself?

1. The Context (v. 13)

2. Jesus Calls a Tax Collector (v. 14)

3. Jesus, Friend of Sinners (v. 15)

4. Jesus Criticized (v. 16)

5. Jesus Calls Sinners (v. 17)

Synopsis:

Key verse: Mark 2:17b, "I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."