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Sermon Notes the Gospel of Mark

Sermon Notes the Gospel of Mark

2. Think about “do-overs” and “come-backs” for a moment. Mark had a very real The of Mark come-back of his own. Is there any part of your relationship with for which September 16, 2012  Dr. you need a come-back? What are some things you might do to get that come- Mark 1:1-13 back going this week? How could you begin to “serve” more faithfully like did? Sermon Notes

I. The Introduction of Mark

A. The Relationships in His Life - Acts 12:12; 13:5, I Pet 5:13; Col. 4:10

B. The Regret in His Life - :13

1. Maybe it was the danger. - Acts 15:38

2. Maybe it was the disappointment.

C. The Reverberations from His Life - Acts 15:37-40; 11:24; 13:9

D. The Restoration in His Life - Philemon 24; 2 Timothy 4:11

II. The Importance of Mark - Mark 1:1-13; 10:45

A. Announced by Mark the Writer - Mark 1:1

B. Affirmed by - Mark 1:2-8

1. The concerning John the Baptist - Mark 1:2-3; :29-30

2. The Preaching of John the Baptist - Mark 1:4-8

3. The Popularity of John the Baptist - Mark 1:5; John 3:26, 29-30

4. The Peculiarity of John the Baptist - Mark 1:6

5. The Prediction of John the Baptist - Mark 1:7-8

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Small Group Questions 4. This week we see that the core theme of Mark’s Gospel is Jesus as servant

Getting Started (:45). Read the following verses and talk about how Jesus views true 1. Have you ever been an eye witness to an important event, either historically or serving. in your personal life? How did you feel about communicating what you saw? Mark 10:42-44

Luke 19:10

2. Do a quick review. What were Mark’s credentials as an insider on the Gospel story? How does that make you feel about the accuracy of his Gospel? Ephesians 2:3-8

Titus 2:12-14

Digging Deeper 1. Mark apparently struggled with some big failures in his life. How might failures cause someone to feel like they are disqualified from a role in God’s kingdom plans? 5. Timothy Keller says that Jesus talks to us directly through Mark’s Gospel. He says that Jesus calls us all to decisive action, to an active response. As we begin studying Mark’s Gospel, how do you feel about that call to “activate” as a follower of Jesus? What would decisive action look like in your life if you were to follow Jesus more faithfully?

2. Some people believe that their failures doom them to the sidelines with God. Since mistakes and failures are a part of all our lives, what would you tell someone who is paralyzed by failures in their past?

Bringing it Home 3. Mark is a true “come back” figure in the early church. What are some of the 1. On a scale of one to ten (one is low and ten is high), how held back do you things a person needs to do in order to turn their life around and faithfully feel by past mistakes and failures? In what way are they limiting your full pursue God’s plan for their life? participation in God’s plans for your life?

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