Mark 16: 1-8 - Jesus' Resurrection (Part 17)

Servant & Savior, Part 17

The Resurrection and What It Means

Mark 16:1-8

What Happened

Jesus’ Resurrection was Foretold

– Women came to anoint the body (Mark 16:1-2)

– The women assumed the body had been taken – not raised (John 20:2)

– The women tell the disciples, who don’t believe them (Luke 24:10-11)

– The Jewish leaders guard and secure the tomb (Matt. 27:62-68)

Jesus’ Resurrection was Accomplished

– Jesus was raised physically (Luke 24:39)

– Jesus was raised eternally (Romans 6:9)

Jesus’ Resurrection was Witnessed

– By Women

– By the disciples

– By the guards (Matt. 28:11-15)

What It Means

- Our Resurrection was Secured (1 Cor. 15:20-22, Romans 6:5, 1 Cor. 6:14)

- Our Fear of death was Removed (Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Cor. 15:54-57)

- Our fight against sin was empowered (Romans 8:11, Eph. 1:19-21)

Mark 15:1-47 - The Story of the Cross (Part 16)

Good Friday Service
The Story of the Cross
Mark 15:1-47 Audio

Mark 11:1-11 - Toward the Triumphant Cross! (Part 15)

Servant & Savior, Part 15
Toward the Triumphant Cross!
Mark 11:1-11

INTRODUCTION
Atonement–
Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Romans 6:23; Exodus 12:27
Luke 2:41-52

I. JESUS AS JUDGE (1:1)
Zechariah 14:3-5
Mark 13:24-27

II. JESUS AS KING (11:1b-9)
A. Claiming the New Kingdom
B. The Responding Crowd (Psalm 118)

III. JESUS AS HIGH PRIEST (11:10-11)
A. A House of Prayer (11:17)
B. The Priest’s Authority
(John 2:19; Matthew 12:6; Hebrews 8:1-2; 10:19-20)
C. The New Temple
(1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:15; 6:19-20)


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Mark 10:35-45 - Jesus, The Servant and Savior (Part 14)

Servant & Savior, Part 14
Jesus, The Servant and Savior
Mark 10:35-45

1. The Request
a. James and John lift up a petition
b. James and John have become selective hearers

2. The Answer
a. Asking the right person the wrong question
b. Glory comes with a price
c. The follower of Jesus will learn the cost

3. Jesus’ teaching moment
a. Worldly power and authority: lords and great ones
b. Heavenly power and Authority: Servants and Slaves

4. Jesus as the Ultimate Servant
a. Our salvation is grounded on humility
b. The Heart of the Gospel as selfless service

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Mark 10:17-31 - How Jesus Grieves a Seeker (Part 13)

How Jesus Grieves a Seeker

Mark 10:17-31

The Man’s Assumptions

Assumption #1. He could do something to inherit eternal life.

Assumption #2. He had kept all the commandments.

Assumption #3. He lacked something.

Jesus’ Corrections

Correction #1. No one is good.

Correction #2. You don’t keep all the commandments.

Correction #3. Salvation is surrender.

The Disciples’ Reaction

Who can be saved?

Impossible with man. Only possible with God.

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Mark 9:2-13 - The Son of Man (Part 12)

Mark 9:2-13 The Son of Man

Introduction:

So far we have seen Jesus teaching in synagogues

•          Performing miracles,

•          Feeding people, healing sick, walking on the water, calming the storm.

•          However, verse 29 of chapter 8 sets directions for the second half of the Gospel. We have to understand Jesus’ question to His disciples and Peters answer to his question to gain perspective for the transfiguration of Jesus.

•          Jesus question was, “But who do you say that I am?” although Peter gave right by saying, “you are the Christ” his understanding was incorrect.

•          We have learned in that Peter rebuked Jesus (Mark 8:32) because he did not like the idea of suffering Christ.

Transfiguration, v 2-3:

•          Transfiguration is Jesus way of showing His disciples His mission on the earth from a divine perspective.

•          The word “Transfigure” from GK, “metamorphoun” carries the root  meaning to change

•          Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”

•          For Christian person transformation takes place within where as for Jesus his outward appearance changed to accord with his nature.

•          As a result His clothes became radiant and exceedingly white.

V-7 Cloud  is often mentioned in Scripture as a symbol of God’s presence and glory

•          Exodus 24:15-16

•          Exodus 34:5

•          “This is my beloved son”, “hear him” directive was to disciples, that sets Jesus apart from Moses and Elijah and designates Jesus as God’s Son.

Conclusion:

Transfiguration is the promise of a kind of life beyond what is apparent to our human eyes most of the time.

Transfiguration also reminds us God’s providence and faithfulness to His people, from Moses, Elijah to Jesus, we see how God provides for His people.

Mark 8:27-38 - Plain Talk for your Soul (Part 11)

PLAIN TALK FOR YOUR SOUL, March 16, 2014 Mark 8:27-38

DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE! BUT THAT IS YOUR DECISION TO MAKE!

Mark 8:27-30   Essential question:  Who do you say I am?

                        Essential response: You are the Christ!

JESUS' PLAIN-TALK DEFINITION OF "MESSIAH"

Mark 8:31        The Son of Man must:

                              suffer many things

                              be rejected

                              be killed

                              after three days rise again

                         Mark 9:30-32; 10:32-34

Mark 8:32-33    Co-opting "Messiah"

                         Co-opting "Disciple"

JESUS' PLAIN-TALK DEFINITION OF "DISCIPLE"

Mark 8:34-37    If anyone wishes to come after me, he must:

                               deny himself

                               take up his cross

                               follow me

                          Whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel's...

JESUS' PLAIN-TALK DEFINITION OF "ANTI-DISCIPLE"

Mark 8:38          Whoever is ashamed of me and my words...

                           Romans 1:16 "I am not ashamed of the gospel..."

                           The glory of His Father

WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS?

"Follow Me" Scriptures: Matthew:16:24; Mark 1:17; Mark 8:32; John 8:12; John 21:22

 By: Revive Church Posted: March 16, 2014

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Mark 7:1-23 - Jesus and Tradition (Part 10)

Mark 7:1-23 - Jesus and Tradition (Part 10)
 1. Jesus challenges the Status Quo
 2. Jesus calls out their Legalism
 3. Jesus narrows down the Source of Impurity: Our Hearts
 4. The Remedy: Grace found in Christ

 By: Revive Church Posted: March 9, 2014

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Mark 6:30-44 - The Meal that Isn't About Food (Part 9)

Title: The Meal that Isn't About Food Passage: Mark 6:30-44
1. Compassion Toward His Followers
2. Compassion Toward the Lost
3. Provision for the World
4. Satisfaction of the Human Soul

 By: Revive Church Posted: March 2, 2014

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Mark 6:1-13 - Faith in Action (Part 8)

Mark 6:1-13 Faith in Action

A-   Jesus had shown His Lordship, over:

1-    Nature- Mark 4: 39- Jesus calms the storm

2-    Demons- Mark 5:12-13 Jesus casting demons (Legion)

3-    Disease: Mark 5: 25 A woman was bleeding for 12 years got healed by touching his cloth.

4-    Death: Mark 5:35-42 Jesus healed Jairus daughter who was dead.

B-   Jesus teaching was known among Jewish circles.

1-    He taught in Synagogues- Mark1:21, “They went to Capernaum and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach”.

2-    People were amazed by him: Mark 1:22, “The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law”.

3-    People were aware about His authority and teachings:Mark1:28, “News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee”.

C-   Home town Rejection:

1-    The people of Nazareth were also amazed with unbelief, Mark 6:1-2.

2-    Fail to honor Jesus

3-    Showed lack of faith

4-    They referred to Jesus by

(1)  This man,

(2)  Carpenter,

(3)  Mary’s son

D-   Unbelief to stumbling block, V3:

1-    “The word for “offense” comes from the Greek word Skandalon, meaning “stumbling block”. The verb skandaliziem mean “to cause to stumble.” J. Edward, Pillar commentary.

2-    The people of Nazareth failed to recognize Messiah because they were preoccupied  with human limitations which became stumbling block for others.

E-   Faith in Action V-7-13

1    Go with little preparation, v 8-9

2     Stay where you are welcome, v 10-11

Lesson Learned:

1             We will face opposition from friends, families and loved ones.

2             Despite rejection or opposition keep continue serving God.

3             Trust in God who sends you rather than your own abilities or resources.

 By: Revive Church Posted: February 23, 2014

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Mark 5:1-43 - Beyond Demons, Death, and Dying (Part 7)

Mark Series - Servant & Savior (PART 7)
BEYOND DEMONS, DEATH AND DYING
Mark 5:1-43

LEGION'S ACCOUNT (Mark 5:1-20)
1. Legion's Focus
2. Legion's Distractions
3. Jesus' Focus
Legion's Witness of Faith

JAIRUS' ACCOUNT, Part A (Mark 5:21-24)
1. Jairus' Focus
2. Jairus' Distractions
3. Jesus' Focus

ANONYMOUS WOMAN'S ACCOUNT (Mark 5:25-34)
1. Her Focus
2. Her Distractions
3. Jesus' Focus
Her Witness of Faith

JAIRUS' ACCOUNT, Part B (Mark 5:35-43)
1. Jairus' Focus
2. Jairus' Distractions
3. Jesus' Focus
Jabirus' Witness of Faith

YOUR STORY OF FAITH IS ABOUT JESUS
No story of Faith to tell?
Romans 14:11-12
Romans 10:8-18
Mark 4:14, 26-27; Matthew 28:18-20

 By: Revive Church Posted: February 16, 2014

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Mark 4:35-41 - Jesus Calms the Storm (Part 6)

Jesus: Servant & Savior - Gospel of Mark Series
Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41
 I. Led by Jesus into the storm
 1. Jesus is the one to direct them over the Sea of Galilee
 2. At one of the first heights of their experience with Jesus, disaster strikes
 II. At Peace in Chaos
 1. Within Disaster, Jesus sleeps
 III. Faith in Jesus’ Authority over the Storm
 1. The ultimate authority of Jesus is further revealed
 2. The Providence of God in Disaster

 By: Revive Church Posted: February 9, 2014

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Mark 4:1-29 - Reacting to the Gospel (Part 5)

Jesus: Servant & Savior - Gospel of Mark Series

Reacting to the Gospel

Mark 4:1-29

1.     Receive the gospel fruitfully.

a. Why the gospel doesn't take root:

Satan takes away the word immediately (4:15).

We give up on the word because life is hard (4:16-17).

We give up on the word because life is good (4:18-19).

b. How the last soil bears fruit:

-Hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit" (4:20)

2. Proclaim the gospel faithfully.

The good sower sows everywhere.

The good sower sows diligently.

The good sower sows and trusts.

 By: Revive Church Posted: February 2, 2014

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Mark 3: 13-19 - Call To Discipleship (Part 4)

Sermon on Mark 3: 13-19
Call To Discipleship
Disciples of the Master:
The word “disciple” refers to a learner or follower. The word “apostle” means “one who is sent out.”
The apostle: ambassador, or messenger commissioned to carry out the instructions
In Hebrew 3 verses 1 is applied to Jesus as the Sent One of God, apostle.
(1) What was the common theme among them:
(a) They were not scholars,
(b) They were not scribes,
(c) They were not skilled speakers.

(2) What was uncommon among them:
(a) Five were Fishermen, Simon Peter, son of John, James son of Zebede  John son of Zebede, Andrew Peter’s brother and Philip.
(b) Matthew a tax collector and Simon the zealot who was involved in a radical movement to overthrow Roman government.
(c) We do not have much history of Bartholomew, Thomas, James Son of Alpheus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot.

(3) How many of these men do we really know anything about?
• We know more about Peter, James, John, and Judas. But of the other eight, we pretty much only know their names.
• However, we will all know about them in Heaven, “and the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb”. Revelation 21:14.
(4) Why Jesus Chose Judas:
• One reason could be that Jesus wanted to show us how to love even our enemies.
• The main reason Jesus chose Judas is given to us in John 13:18-22,
 “I do not speak of all of you. I know the ones I have chosen; but it is that the Scripture may be fulfilled, 'HE WHO EATS MY BREAD HAS LIFTED UP HIS HEEL AGAINST ME.' . . . He became troubled in spirit . . . and said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, that one of you will betray Me." The disciples began looking at one another, at a loss to know of which one He was speaking. (NASB) John 13:18-22.
Lesson: To know about Jesus is different than knowing Jesus.

The Mission of the Master:
(1) That they might be with him:
• Being with Jesus should be the first priority in each of our lives. If we would be like Him, then we must spend time with Him. If we would serve Him like He desires, then we must spend time with Him.

(2) Send them out to preach:
• The disciples are called to Preach v14:  The word “ preach”, kēryssō it means to be a herald, to proclaim, to preach.
St. Francis of Assisi said, Preach always, if necessary, use words. ¨
(3) Authority to drive out demons:
• They were given the power to heal the sick and to cast out devils. These were “sign gifts”. They were given this power to validate their ministry to the people they preached to.

Conclusion:  God calls us to serve Jesus, regardless of our circumstances or background God has a place of service for you and me.

 By: Revive Church Posted: January 26, 2014

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Mark 2:18-28 - Jesus' Radical Difference! (Part 3)

Jesus: Servant & Savior

 Jesus' Radical Difference! (Part 3)

Mark 2:18-28

 By: Revive Church Posted: January 19, 2014

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Mark 1:21-2:12 - With Authority (Part 2)

Jesus: Servant & Savior, Part 2 With Authority! 

Mark 1:21-2:12 

1. Jesus Displays His Divine Authority
- The Teaching of a Different Nature
- The Diversity of His Miracles
- The Claim to Forgive Sins

 2. Jesus Displays His Remarkable Humility
- The Devotion to Prayer
- The Lack of Pursuit of Fame
- The Compassion as He Heals


 By: Revive Church Posted: January 12, 2014

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Mark 1:1-13 - The Way of Jesus (Part 1)

Jesus, the Son of God: THE Good News (v.1)

 I. Preparation for Jesus(v.2-8) - Jesus’ arrival is expected and then prepared for.

II. The Inauguration of Jesus’ ministry (v. 9-11)
- The ministry of Christ begins by His baptism and public blessing by God the Father.

III. Jesus, into the Wilderness (v. 12-13)
- Immediately after Jesus is blessed and sent out by God the Father, he is led directly into trial and temptation by God the Father.

IV. The Way of Jesus - The Way of Jesus requires effort
- The Way of Jesus is accompanied by the Holy Spirit
- The Way of Jesus passes through adversity


 By: Revive Church Posted: January 5, 2014


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