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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