The King & His People
The Gospel of Mark is the true story of the life, death and resurrection of the Son of God. Mark wrote his Gospel for two primary reasons: Exalt the King and encourage the King’s people to follow Him. Mark is a fast paced account of Jesus the King that, at every turn, calls everyone, everywhere to respond to Jesus’ grace by giving Him their ultimate allegiance.
Jesus is risen! Stand in holy and happy awe of Him.
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Mark 16 : 1-8
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Why do we call it Good Friday? Why do we call it Good Friday when everything about it seems awful? The answer is: The Curtain.
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On Palm Sunday Jesus declares his kingship. Following king Jesus means glorifying him through internal holiness and outward expansion
Resources:
Mark 11:1-19
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
Mark (BECNT) by Robert Stein
Jesus Declares his Kingship by John Piper (sermon)
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The desire for greatness can lead us to work harder and get better at our jobs or cultivate our gifts. On the other hand, it can also lead to conflict, power grabs, and war. Something has gone wrong. In this passage, Jesus shows us the true greatness is the path He took for us: service.
Resources:
Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark, Robert Stein
Jesus the King, Timothy Keller
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A person can only serve one Lord and be made secure by one Savior. In this passage, we explore Jesus’ call to lose our money in order to gain a greater treasure.
Resources:
Mark 10:17-31
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
Baker Exegetical Commentary, Mark, by Robert Stein
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Jesus doesn’t require us to bring anything when we come to him, but he does ask us to leave everything when we come. Lose yourself to gain Jesus.
Resources:
Baker Exegetical Commentary, Mark, by Robert Stein
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
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The religious leaders claim that Jesus’ disciples are unclean. Jesus responds by telling them that we all need to be made clean because we have hearts far from God.
Resources:
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark, by Robert Stein
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When Jesus calms the storm the disciples are filled with awe of him. Only awe of Jesus can drive fear out of our hearts.
Resources:
Mark 4:35-41
Baker Exegetical Commentary on Mark by Robert Stein
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
When Fear Defeats Fear by Paul Tripp
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Jesus has announced and displayed His kingdom, yet it faces opposition. While it draws a crowd, not all follow Jesus. Jesus shows that the secret of the kingdom and the fruit that comes with it only comes to those who welcome His Word.
Resources:
Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark, Robert Stein
Jesus the King, Timothy Keller
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Jesus’ conflict with the Pharisees over the Sabbath reveals that He is our true rest.
Resources:
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
Baker Exegetical Commentary on Mark by Robert Stein
ESV Study Bible Notes – Mark
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The crowds come to Jesus for healing, but Jesus responds by offering them a greater healing that only He has the authority to give.
Resources:
Mark 2:1-12
Baker Exegetical Commentary, Mark, by Robert Stein
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
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Mark wastes no time at the beginning of his Gospel. Jesus, the Son of God, is calling you!
Resources:
Mark 1:1-20
Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark by Robert H. Stein
Jesus the King by Tim Keller
ESV Study Bible – Mark
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