Mark 1

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Mark 1

Mark 1:1

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (use)

What is essential is that people know the way of salvation: peace with God, true life today and forevermore - so we must share the gospel.

Jack, B., 2022. What is essential. (use)

The Gospel shows people their wounds and bestows on them love. It shows them their bondage and supplies the hammer to knock away their chains. It shows them their nakedness and provides them the garments of purity. It shows them their poverty and pours into their lives the wealth of heaven. It shows them their sins and points them to the Saviour.

Graham, B., 1985. The Secret of Happiness. (use)

The gospel shows us a God far more holy than the legalist can bear (he had to die because we could not satisfy his holy demands), and yet far more merciful than a humanist can conceive (he had to die because he loved us).

Keller, T., 2000. The Centrality of the Gospel. (use)

And if I don’t preach the gospel to myself all day and every day, then I will find myself beginning to trust myself, trust my experience, which is part of my fallenness as a man.

Begg, A., 2019. The Power and Message of the Cross. (use)

Until God gives me the roll call of the elect I am going to preach the "whosoever will" gospel. That is the gospel we are to preach today.

Spurgeon, C.H., Whosoever will gospel. (use)

Ezekiel 3:18

If I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, in order to save his life, that wicked person shall die for his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand. (use)

1 Thessalonians 2:4

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. (use)

Mark 1:11

And a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." (use)

Mark 1:15

and {Jesus} saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." (use)

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ (use)

Now I know us plain folks don't see all the story.

Brady, P., 1985. The Island. (use)

Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: (use)

Psalm 69:13

But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. (use)

Romans 5:6

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. (use)

Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, the construction of world history has been dominated by western Europe, following their presence in the rest of the world as the result of colonial conquest and the Industrial Revolution.

Goody, J., 2012. The Theft of History. Cambridge University Press. (use)

Only in Israel of all the nations was such an understanding of history possible, because only to Israel had God made Himself known.

Baldwin, J., 1977. Daniel Commentary. (use)

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (use)

Mark 1:17

And Jesus said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." (use)

As a humanist I create my own meaning, and for me this is centred on my relationships with others and making a positive contribution.

Simon., 2018. 21st Century Spirituality. (use)

Though Christ needs not the help of man, yet he is pleased to make use of it in setting up his kingdom, that he might deal with us not in a formidable but in a familiar way, and that in his kingdom the nobles and governors may be of ourselves.

Henry, M., 1896. Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible. UK. [Mark 1] (use)

Our high and privileged calling is to do the will of God in the power of God for the glory of God.

Packer, J.I., 2009. Rediscovering Holiness: Know the Fullness of Life with God. (use)

Mark 1:24

What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God. (use)

Matthew 15:8

This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; (use)

Mark 1:34

And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. (use)

Mark 8:29

And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ." (use)

Mark 1:40

And a leper came to him {Jesus}, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean." (use)

A sovereign who seeks us

A sovereign who is willling to have us seek

Mark 1:41

Jesus was filled with pity, and stretched out his hand and touched him. "I do want to," he answered. "Be clean!" (use)

Not healing

Zechariah 4:6

The angel told me to give Zerubbabel this message from the Lord: "You will succeed, not by military might or by your own strength, but by my spirit. (use)

Q1 What is the chief end of man. A1 The chief aim of man is to love God and enjoy him forever

Westminster Assembly., 1647. Westminster Shorter Catechism Q1. (use)

Hebrews 9:27

And in as much as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, (use)

Romans 14:8

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. (use)

Philippians 1:21

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (use)

2 Corinthians 5:8

Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (use)

Purpose of healing

John 9:2

And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" (use)

Acts 9:17

So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." (use)

Mark 1:44

and {Jesus} said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them." (use)

This healing enable the ceremonial cleanness of this man and his entry into the temple were he could enter to seek God. Jesus is relating this act of healing by sending him to the temple to Yahweh (I am). Enabling the restoration of the relationship.

Topics and Themes

About Jesus

Healings

Key Verse

Mark 1:15

and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." (use)