MARK 1
12 Outlines
Mark 1:1-8
GOD INTERVENES
The great news of the
Gospel is that God intervened in men's lives through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 1:14, John 3:16
In this passage which
introduces the Gospel of Mark we again see God's intervention into our world
through the arrival of the Lord Jesus.
A PROCLAMATION - Vs. 1
Mark leaves us with no
doubt. He proclaims that Jesus is the Son of God.
A PROMISE - Vss. 2-3
God promised that Jesus'
prophet, John the Baptist, would come before Jesus. See Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah
40:3
A PROPHET - Vss. 4-6
John baptized people,
preparing them for the coming of the Lord Jesus.
His ministry was a great
success.
A PROPHECY - Vss. 7-8
John's prophecy was that
someone mightier than he would come.
He would baptize with
the Holy Ghost.
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Mark 1:1-8
THE MESSAGE OF JOHN THE
BAPTIST
PROCLAMATION OF COMING
MESSIAH Vss. 1-3
PARTICIPATION BY THE
HEARERS Vs. 4-6 (Baptism)
PREEMINENCE OF THE ONE
WHO WOULD FOLLOW Vss. 7-8
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Mark 1:1-8
A PROPHETABLE (PROFITABLE)
MINISTRY
THE PREDICTION OF JOHN’S COMING MINISTRY – Vss. 1-3
THE PERFORMANCE OF JOHN’S MINISTRY – Vss. 4-6
THE PURPOSE OF JOHN’S MINISTRY – Vss. 7-8
The purpose of John’s ministry was to point to the
Lord Jesus Christ.
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Mark 1:1-8
JESUS IS COMING!
John the Baptist had an exciting message. The Messiah, the Lord Jesus was coming!
THE PROPHECY ABOUT JESUS' MESSENGER Vss. 1-3
THE PROCEDURE OF JOHN'S MINISTRY Vs. 4
THE POTENCY OF JOHN'S MESSAGE Vss. 5-6
THE POWER OF JOHN'S MASTER Vss. 7-8
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Mark 1:9-20
SEE JESUS!
As Jesus begins his ministry, we can see Him doing
some important things.
SEE JESUS REJOICING THE FATHER - Vss. 9-11
We see the Trinity present at the Baptism of the Lord
Jesus. We also note that the Father was
pleased that Jesus took the step of obedience, associating Himself, through
baptism, with sinful mankind. The Father rejoiced at the obedience of the Son.
SEE JESUS RESISTING THE DEVIL - Vss. 12-13
For more detail about the temptation of Christ see
Matthew 4:1-10 and Luke 4:1-13
SEE JESUS RECRUITING THE DISCIPLES - Vss. 14-20
Note that following Jesus, learning to know Him, and
about Him, will be the basis for Jesus making us "fishers of
men." We can't "fish" for
Jesus, unless we learn from Jesus. See Vs. 17
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Mark 1:9-20
GETTING STARTED
JESUS WAS BAPTIZED BY
JOHN - Vss. 9-11
JESUS BATTLED SATAN -
Vss. 12-13
JESUS BEGAN PUBLIC
MINISTRY - Vss. 14-20
Preaching - Vss. 14-15
Recruiting - Vss. 16-20
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Mark 1:14-28
BEGINNINGS
Most of us recognize the
value of a good start! To begin in the
right way and with
the right effort and attitude increases the potential of success.
In this passage we see
Jesus beginning his ministry in a great way, that
continued throughout his life here on earth.
HIS MESSAGE Vss. 14-15
HIS MEN Vss. 16-20
1. His Recruitment
2. Their Response
HIS MIGHT Vss. 21-28
1. In The Word Vss.
21-22
2. Over Satan Vss.
23-28
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Mark 1:14-34
JESUS!
JESUS, THE PREACHER – Vss. 14-15
JESUS, THE RECRUITER – Vss. 16-20
JESUS, THE TEACHER – Vss. 21-22
JESUS, THE DELIVERER – Vss. 23-28
JESUS, THE HEALER – Vss. 29-34
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Mark 1:21-34
WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE?
A small business I was
acquainted with changed hands from the father to the son. The Son bought the
business, but the father did not retire. This created a problem for one of the
employees who used to receive conflicting orders from the two men. The employee rightly asked the question,
"Who's in charge here?"
Have you ever served on
a committee that had no appointed chairman, or a chairman who didn't give any
leadership? There is often confusion because nobody is in charge. But when
somebody takes charge and the other committee members cooperated things start
to get accomplished. The question, "Who's in charge here?" must be
answered.
"Who's in charge
here?" is also a question that must be answered within your life. Someone
or something is going to be in charge of the decisions that you make and the
actions that you take. It can be yourself, a habit, a person, a hobby, an organization, or
any number of things.
So, "Who's in
charge here?" Who runs your life?
Allow me to remind you of the one should be in charge of your life. The one you
should allow to run your life is none other than the Son of God. Why should he
run your life? He has the authority to lead and guide you better than anything
or anybody.
According to Webster's
Dictionary, authority is "The power or right to give commands, enforce
obedience, take action or make final decisions." In our text we find that Jesus has that type
of authority.
JESUS HAS AUTHORITY OVER
DOCTRINE (TEACHING) - Vss. 21-22
Jesus taught with
authority because He is God. Mark
JESUS HAS AUTHORITY OVER
THE DEVIL AND DEMONS - Vss. 23-27
1 Peter 5:8-10
JESUS HAS AUTHORITY OVER
DISEASE - Vss. 28-31
If Jesus has this kind
of authority, shouldn't you submit to Him?
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Mark 1:35-45
FOR THE NEW YEAR
Follow Jesus example in the New Year!
Like Jesus:
BE DEVOTED TO GOD – Vs. 35
BE DIRECTED BY GOD – Vss. 36-38
BE DEMONSTRATIVE OF GOD’S POWER – Vss. 39-45
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Mark 1:35-45
IN TOUCH!
I have a fairly large
phone bell (But please don't try to sell me long distance service!).
One of the reasons my
phone bill is large is because Dottie (my wife) and I like to talk to our
children. We want to know what is going
on in the lives of our children, and want them to know what's happening to us. We feel that it is very important to keep in
touch!
More important than
keeping in touch with those we love is keeping in touch with God. Our Lord Jesus Christ gives us a needed
example in this passage. He kept close to His Heavenly Father. He was in touch!
PRIVATE CONNECTION - Vs.
35
Jesus was often busy,
but Jesus did not neglect his time with God. He did not let an active day and
night before (Mark
Notice that he got up
early to be in touch with God.
Also notice that he went
to a private place.
Let us remember than the
morning is an important time for prayer. Psalm 5.
Let us also remember
that as much as possible, we should spend time alone in prayer. Matthew 6:5-6
PERSONAL DIRECTION -
Vss. 36-38
Peter wanted Jesus to
return to minister to the same crowds from the day before.
Jesus had spent time
with God the Father. He had his directions from God. He moved on.
There will always be
people who will want to tell us how to spend our time. Remember that time spent
with God will help us know what God wants us to do with our time. Psalm 32:8,
Ephesians 5:15-17, James 1:5-8
PUBLIC MANIFESTATION -
Vss. 39
Jesus public ministry
was proof that He had been with God in private. He preached publicly, cast our
demons, and healed the sick. Our powers
to preach, teach, witness, live Godly lives, and serve will only be present if
we abide in Him. We must be in touch!
John 15:1-8
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Mark 1:35-45
THE ULTIMATE SERVANT
Jesus' purpose on earth was to do the will of God.
John 4:34
Jesus came and acted as a servant. Philippians 2:5-8
JESUS PRAYED - Vs. 35
He arose early and got his directions from God the
Father.
JESUS WAS PURSUED - Vss. 36-37
Jesus had performed great miracles the previous
day. The crowds were seeking him again.
JESUS WAS PREPARED - Vs. 38
He knew God's will because He prayed. It was time to
move on. A clamoring crowd could not convince him to stay.
JESUS PREACHED - Vs. 39
Jesus faithfully taught God's Word.
JESUS WAS POWERFUL - Vss. 39-45
Demons were cast our a leper was healed.