Teaching and Touching | Mark 1:35-45 | As Simon continues on in discipleship with Jesus he learns that Jesus wants people to take to heart his words, even more than being amazed at his works. In this section of Mark we see that the crowds and Simon, want Jesus as a miracle worker but he is resolute in his calling to be a preacher. Outline: 1) A Teachable Moment with Simon (vs. 35-39) (i) Jesus wants people to take to heart his words, even more than being amazed at his works 2) A Touching Moment with a Leper (vs. 40-45) (i) A Request for Cleansing (ii) A Touch of Healing (iii) A Charge of Obedience

Astounding Authority | Mark 1:21-34 | In this middle portion of chapter one we see that Mark wastes no time at further developing the identify of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. In this collection of events we see that as people encounter Jesus they...

Astounding Authority | Mark 1:21-34 | In this middle portion of chapter one we see that Mark wastes no time at further developing the identify of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. In this collection of events we see that as people encounter Jesus they are intrigued by his authoritative teaching and astounded at his authoritative actions. Outline: 1) Saturday Morning in the Synagogue (vs. 21-28); the evil spirits warn us that knowing about Jesus isn't enough. 2) Saturday Afternoon in Simon's Home (vs. 29-31); the disciples teach us that we can tell Jesus about our troubles. 3) Saturday Evening in the Streets (vs. 32-34); the crowds show us that Jesus has come to restore us. |

The Kingdom has Arrived | Passage: Mark 1:14-20 | In this passage we see that Jesus identifies himself as the King of the kingdom that God’s going to reestablish. He is the King who is trustworthy, who won’t crush his people in tyranny, but will...

The Kingdom has Arrived | Passage: Mark 1:14-20 | In this passage we see that Jesus identifies himself as the King of the kingdom that God's going to reestablish. He is the King who is trustworthy, who won't crush his people in tyranny, but will rescue them in his love and give them life as they were meant to have. Outline: 1) Jesus Brings in the Kingdom (vs. 14-15). (i) Kingdom describes God's reign over his people and his world. (ii) Kingdom access is given to those who repent and believe in the gospel. 2) Jesus Opens up the Kingdom (vs. 16-20). He does so with (i) a call to come and follow him and (ii) a call to leave everything for him. |

The Beginning of the Story | Passage: Mark 1:1-13 | It’s a story brimming with good news as this is what Mark’s communicating with the phrase “gospel”. This is not good advice about how to live, but rather good news about a person, Jesus Christ...

The Beginning of the Story | Passage: Mark 1:1-13 | It's a story brimming with good news as this is what Mark's communicating with the phrase "gospel". This is not good advice about how to live, but rather good news about a person, Jesus Christ. Outline: 1) John is the Last of the Old Voices (vs. 1-8). He is a (i) promised prophet, (ii) a powerful preacher, and (iii) a preparer for Jesus. 2) Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (vs. -13). He (i) receives God's approval and (ii) resists Satan's temptation. We have in Mark 1:1-13 the beginning of the story.

Three Reasons for the Lord's Supper

1 Cor. 11:17-35

In these familiar verses we are reminded that we see the story of the Bible as we share together in the Lord’s Supper. When we say that we “see” the Bible, we do so because God’s ordinances...

Three Reasons for the Lord's Supper

1 Cor. 11:17-35

In these familiar verses we are reminded that we see the story of the Bible as we share together in the Lord's Supper. When we say that we "see" the Bible, we do so because God's ordinances, baptism and the Lord's Supper are the only two commanded dramas of Christian worship. As Ligon Duncan put it, "In baptism and the Lord's Supper we see with our eyes the promise of God."

Outline:

To Remember Jesus' Sacrifice

-This will humble us

-This will delight us

To Recall Jesus' Return

-This meal is temporary

To Recognize the Church's Unity

-With those who've gone before us

-With those all around us

-With those yet to be included

It should really be no surprise that the Bible repeatedly encourages the reader to look back in life and history and remember what God has done. This act of remembering often helps to chip away at our pride and serves as a map of guidance for us in...