Mark hits the ground running! Action packed. "Immediately"

I. Beginning of the Gospel of Son of God

- composite quote

- attributes to the major author

II. John the Baptist

- message

- Jesus' baptism v.9-11

III. Temptation v.12-13 - temptation/test

- Spirit drove

- "It is necessary that temptations come"

IV. Christ begins preaching gospel

- summary of gospel v.15

- gospel in seed form before the cross.

V. Christ calls first disciples v.16-20

- Simon is Peter. Cephas - aramaic?

VI. Casts out demons in synagogue

- Capernaum

- unclean spirit - demons

- taught with authority

VII. Heals many v.29-34

VIII. Christ preaches throughout Galilee

- v.35 - rising very early to pray

- everyone is looking for you...

- v.38 - "that is why I came out" - purpose was to preach a message. more than healing/casting out demons.

IX. Cleanses Leper

- Offer cleansing

- But - he proclaimed

- Christ go to desolate places

Truth - Christ, the Son of God, came to preach the gospel that the Kingdom of God is Near.

Application:

- Repent and believe the message

- Take time with God in prayer

Read from:

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)

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