Mark: The Jesus ScandalMark 6:6b-30"The Cost of Discipleship"Todays discussion centers around the death of John the Baptist. Johns death foreshadows, not only the death of Jesus, but also paints a picture of the cost of being a disciple of Jesus.

Mark: The Jesus ScandalMark 4:35-6:6"Who Then is This?"Todays discussion centers around 4 stories that will call individuals to ask the question "Who then is this?"Disciples: Fear vs. FaithWitnesses in Gerasene: Accept vs RejectJairus / Woman: Faith vs. DespairNazareth: Belief vs. Disbelief

Jesus unpacks the purpose and intent of parables.

Jesus calls disciples, faces accusation, and deals with family.

Jesus' presence is not what was expected.

With one sentence, Jesus causes a scandalous stir about his identity.

When we see the authority of Jesus, following him becomes the priority.

Jesus Scandal: Mark 1:1-13 - The gospel appears in person.

Mark 1:1-13The gospel appears in person.

Mark 1:1 - Looking at the title verse of the book of Mark, what does it mean to us?