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Mark 1:21-34: Proclamation and Demonstration
Mark 1:21-34 21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. What does it mean to teach and preach with authority and not as the scribes? When Jesus preached his message,…
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Mark 1:16-20: Living for Something Bigger than Yourself
Mark 1:16-20 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”[f] 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw…
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Mark 1:14-15: Timing of the Message
Mark 1:14-15 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” As we slowly read the word, many concepts of the Scriptures comes alive…
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Mark 1:9-11: The Father Heart of God
Mark 1:9-11 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son;[d] with you I am well pleased.” In this…
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Meeting vs Making Disciples
There is a whole lot of difference between meeting disciples and MAKING DISCIPLES. So many of us tend to (including me) meet up with disciples. We meet up with them on a regular basis and miss the CHRIST’S GREATEST COMMISSION to GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES. You can meet up with your disciples every day of…