A surprising request Mark 15:43 – Joseph of Arimathea Was Jesus really dead? 1) The centurion did not make a mistake 2) A pretty deadly event 3) A spear hole … water and blood The tomb is empty 16: 8, “Trembling and bewildered, the women went out fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Do you…
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Pictures – Castle – Pigeon House Mountain, NSW A problem removed Their taunts were true Explaining what Jesus death did “My God My God why have you abandoned me” “the curtain in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” “Surely this man was the son of God” The response to Jesus matters John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the…
Structure and Context Jesus’ 1st Trial (14v53-65) Peter’ Trial (14v66-72) Jesus’ 2nd Trial (15v1-20) Application How will I show pride in Jesus this week? Further Reading: Is 53:7-9; Ps 38:7-17; Acts 2; 1 Pet 2:19-24, 3:14-18, 4:1, 12-19
Scene 1: The Boast Scene 2: Being Human Scene 3: The Reality
James 1:22 – “do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves do what it says”. The passage in its context Leaving the temple Two obvious questions … do not follow signs … be on your guard In tough times … preach the gospel … stand firm The cataclysmic event – Mark 13:13 … Daniel 9:27, 11:31, 12:11 = the…
Jesus’ authority – What’s at stake? Driven by fear (11vv18, 27-28) Frozen by fear (vv31-33) Misplaced fear (12vv1-12) Two possibilities John the Baptist 11vv29-30 Jesus v33 Application What difference does this make? References: Mk 1:22; 2:5-7,10-12,16; 3:22; 4:39-41; 5:7,15,29,17,33-36,41-42; 6:7,12-13,18,26-29,41-43,49-50; 7:8,34-35; 8:25,29; 9:7,24,26; 10:21-22,29,32; 11:15-18; 12:42; 14:43,50; 15:31-32; 16:8; Lk12v4-5; Jesus Freaks Vol2: (p157-59)
Salvation and young children – Mark 10:13-16 “anyone who will not receive the KOG like a child will never enter it.” Salvation and the rich young ruler – Mark 10:17-31 “Good teacher what must I do to inherit Eternal life?” … sell your possessions and come follow Jesus. Question: How do you get into heaven? … Answer: By following Jesus 100% BUT…
1) Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God must die (Mark 9:30-32) Mark 8:31 2) The nature of greatness under Jesus (Mark 9:33-37) 3) The nature of true fellowship (Mark 9:38-41) 4) The Danger of sin (Mark 9:42-50) 5) God’s will for Marriage (Mark 10:1-12) Matt 19, 1 Cor 7 Qu: Are you willing to be discipled by Jesus and take your…