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Gospel of Mark Chapter 1-8

Gospel of Mark(Part 1)

by Pastor Mike (@aheartforgod)

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Gospel of Mark Chapter 1-8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ministry Beginnings.........................................3Healings............................................................ 7Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables....11Miracles.............................................................15

Ministry Lessons...............................................18Conflict with Tradition.................................... 22Confession of Faith..........................................26

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Tweets for Ministry Beginnings #mkbiblechat (3/9/12) A Heart For God Ministries

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 #Jesus#mkbiblechat #Tworship #bowdownbeforeHim ! \o/

INTRODUCTION

Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will bcontinually updating :) #mkbiblechat

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/gospel-of-mark-mkbiblechat-friday.html

Direct link to todays notes: Ministry Beginnings (Mark 1:1-28) -> http://ht.ly/9ymcE#mkbiblechat

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/ministry-beginnings-mark-11-28.html

Let me set the stage.Since Mark wasnt there,Peter is the eyewitness of the events.Onlyan eyewitness could know these things #mkbiblechat

Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others &

meeting their needs #mkbiblechat

Commit 2 memory: 4 the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve, & 2 give Hislife a ransom 4 many. Mark 10:45 #mkbiblechat

Outline of Mark -> 1st

8 chapters~ 4 the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve.

Mark 10:45a #mkbiblechat

Outline of Mark -> 2nd 8 chapters~& 2 give His life a ransom 4 many. Mark 10:45b#mkbiblechat (I like that outline. I can remember that) :)

Miracles/healings in Mark vs Matthew&Luke. Latter record 20 miracles. Mark (at 1/2

their size) has 28 -> 24 in 1st 8 chapters! #mkbiblechat

And so the main point of this whole study & call 2 action 4 us throughout is:service/servanthood/serving :) #mkbiblechat

Do u have an easy time at serving or hard? #mkbiblechat

Prayer: Jesus, make me a servant just like You \o/ #mkbiblechat


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JOHN THE BAPTIST (v. 1-8)

Were especially focusing on Mark 1:1-28 today, what I call: Ministry Beginnings (Next

week -> Mark 1:29-45, 2:1-22: Healings) #mkbiblechat

I hope that you could have your Bible open? -> Mark 1:1-28 :) Or usehttp://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat

Mark starts w/a burst. The 4runner,John,appears! v.1-8 World will never b the same.

(Ought 2 happen when we show up somewhere) #mkbiblechat

The righteous r bold as a lion. (Prov 28:1b) Hows ur boldness? What r u afraid of?Devils greatest work is 2 keep us quiet #mkbiblechat

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (cowardice,fear), but of

power&love&discipline.2Tim1:7 #mkbiblechat

CHRISTS BAPTISM (v. 9-11)

On 2 Christs baptism. v.9-11 John does not know Jesus is the Christ until the dove

moment. He did know Him prior as cousin #mkbiblechat

Speaks of r inability 2 grasp God without His revealing Himself to us. We love, becauseHe 1

stloved us. 1John4:19 #mkbiblechat

Do u remember when u 1st

met Jesus 4 real beyond just knowing about Him or going 2

church? Can u share? :) #mkbiblechat

THE TEMPTATION (v. 12-13)

Matthew & Luke get all the press 4 their Temptation sequences, but Mark has one, too!

v.12-13 #mkbiblechat

And immediately the Spirit impelled Him 2 go out into the wilderness. And Hewasbeing tempted by Satan (v.12-13a) #mkbiblechat

Impelled (v.12;NAS) let me explain it in a question -> Have u ever felt like God was

moving u 2 do something? Thats impelled #mkbiblechat

Think about it: Overcoming temptation is a prerequisite 2 service. Some r in ministry, butstill bound 2 sin. Any thoughts? #mkbiblechat


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JESUS PREACHES (v. 14-15)

In v.14-15 we have Jesus message. Let me ask u a few questions about it. Ok? :)#mkbiblechat

Is Jesus message: Just b really nice & dont hurt anybody? or Do enough good things 2outweigh the bad? #mkbiblechat

Is Jesus message: All religions lead 2 God/heaven? or Just b really sincere?#mkbiblechat

Of course, Jesus message is: 1. Repent & 2. believe 3. in the gospel. (v.15;NAS) Thatll

preach! :) #mkbiblechat

Repent (Amplified) -> have a change of mind which issues in regret 4 past sins&in achange of conduct for the better #mkbiblechat

Believe (Amplified) -> trust in, rely on & adhere to. Pastor Mikes paraphrase: Stick 2

God like glue :) #mkbiblechat

What do u think of the following? -> In r day&in some churches the Gospel message isaltered/changed/watered down/candy-coated #mkbiblechat

FIRST DISCIPLES (v. 16-20)

In v.16-20 we have the call of the 1st

disciples. Its interesting the emphasis onJames&John leaving their father in v. 20 #mkbiblechat

Jesus called them;&they left their father Zebedee in the boat w/the hired servants,&went

away 2 follow Him.Mk1:20 #mkbiblechat

Main point -> We must do what Jesus says above r familys wishes~even if they wontunderstand~even if it invites their disdain #mkbiblechat

AMAZING AUTHORITY (v. 21-28)

In v.21-28 we find Jesus acting w/amazing authority! (exousia) #mkbiblechat

This is Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant on the basketball court withkindergarteners :) #mkbiblechat

Two points -> 1. On authority & 2. On being amazed #mkbiblechat


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We want Jesus authority, but we wont walk His way of humiliation (Philippians 2:5-11)Choose the lowest spot #mkbiblechat

R u amazed w/Jesus? #mkbiblechat

If we r any less amazed than these in the Scripture then we r living in a dull state&needa reawakening of heart #mkbiblechat

Revive us again, O Lord! \o/ #mkbiblechat


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Tweets for Healings #mkbiblechat (3/16/12) A Heart For God Ministries

By His scourging we are healed.Isa53:5d By His wounds u were healed.1Pet2:24c Pray 4 1another so that u may b healed.Ja5:16b #mkbiblechat

INTRODUCTION

Topics on tap -> Healings (of course), Jesus prayer life, Matthews call, Fasting & 2 Parables

(Unshrunk Cloth, New Wineskins) #mkbiblechat



Direct link to todays notes: Healings (Mark 1:29-45; 2:1-22) -> http://ht.ly/9EeOx #mkbiblechat

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/healings-mark-129-45-21-22.html

From last week -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT

serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat

Since were talking about healings->Matthew&Luke record 20. Mark (at 1/2 their size) has 28! -> 24 in 1st 8 chapters! Cooool :) #mkbiblechat

It's Mark 1:29-45; 2:1-22 today, what I call: Healings. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use

http://www.biblegateway.com #mkbiblechat

Next week -> Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-35; 4:1-34: Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables. Readahead if u can. Ok? :) #mkbiblechat

HEALING OF MOTHER-IN-LAWS FEVER (1:29-31)

Be4 we get 2 the healing of Peters mother-in-law,a question -> R the types of healings seen in

Jesus ministry available 2day? #mkbiblechat

2 points->1.Catholic issue of Peter as 1st Pope&that priests after his example must b

celibate:not Scriptural.He was married #mkbiblechat

2. Notice Mark 1:31 -> And Jesus came to Peters mother-in-law, raised her upthe feverleft& she waited on them (served!) #mkbiblechat


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The natural response to a touch from Christ is service to His cause (waited on them in Mark1:31d is served) #mkbiblechat

Thank u 4 ur service 2 r glorious Lord since He touched u,my dear brothers&sisters. He(Jesus)

would want u 2 know that today :) #mkbiblechat

MANY HEALINGS (1:32-34)

A cursory look at v.32-34, but dont miss the dynamic. "Whole city is captured by this

Jesus&His power. We need 2 b captured 2 #mkbiblechat

The healings r Christs credentials. No one else prior to Him & no one else after Him has beenable to produce such wonders. (John 5:24a) #mkbiblechat

JESUS PRAYER LIFE (1:35)

It was late night ministry in v.32ff (&when evening had come).Still Jesus was up early praying inv.35 (&early in the morning) #mkbiblechat

Is prayer as important 2 u as it was 2 Jesus? When do u pray? I pray while Im jogging :)

#mkbiblechat

It doesnt matter where or when u pray, it matters that u pray #mkbiblechat

The secret 2 ministry success (or any career or venture) is the quiet place / prayer closet#mkbiblechat

Prayer is speaking,listening,waiting.Its not meant 2 b rote,its meant 2 b relational.(Can b hard 4

men.Y do u think that is?) #mkbiblechat

MORE HEALINGS (1:36-39)

Real quick with v. 36-39 (but powerful point) #mkbiblechat

Just imagine this Guy showing up in ur city&church(v.39)w/how God is using Him.Were not

always ready 4 a new preacher w/power #mkbiblechat

HEALING OF THE LEPER (1:40-45)

2 specific healings coming fast now (leper & paralytic). The healing of the leper 1st in v. 40-

45 #mkbiblechat


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Compassion in v. 41a (splagechnizomai; Strongs 4697): 2 have the bowels yearn; feelsympathy, 2 pity #mkbiblechat

The significance of Christs touch in v. 41? Lepers are untouchables. Point->We need 2 b people

who reach out & touch the untouchables #mkbiblechat

HEALING OF THE LEPER (2:1-12)

The healing of the paralytic now in c. 2:1-12. R u still w/me? (somebody shout) ;) #mkbiblechat

Jesus oddly starts out: My son, your sins are forgiven. (v. 5) Healing always starts at the

spiritual level #mkbiblechat

Beyond that, there is a spiritual significance 2 each healing (Scroggie). Please read my notes 4more on this -> http://ht.ly/9EeOx #mkbiblechat

Now to a question: Does God always heal? #mkbiblechat

CALL OF LEVI / MATTHEW (2:13-17)

Call of Matthew. A healing passage, too! (2:17) Point: We dont always like more/new peoplejoining the flock. Thoughts? :) #mkbiblechat

Also -> Matthew left everything behind. Lk5:28 What r u holding on 2 that u must let go of or

ur not really following Jesus? #mkbiblechat

MINISTRY TIME

Really quickly, I want 2 take a moment 2 pray Christs healing over each of u. Who has a need?

:) #mkbiblechat

By His scourging we are healed.Isa53:5d By His wounds u were healed.1Pet2:24c Pray 4 1another so that u may b healed.Ja5:16b #mkbiblechat

Jesus, u know each persons need. I pray even now 4 ur healing power 2 flow thru #mkbiblechat

as it did 2,000 yrs ago. Touch & heal, O Lord!

QUESTIONS ON FASTING (2:18-20)

Moving on now 2: Questions on fasting. (2:18-20) Dont measure other peoples spirituality by

whether or not they live up 2 yours. #mkbiblechat


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Jesus speaks of the violence of His death in v. 20 for the 1st time. Its amazing when u realize Heknew what was coming #mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE UNSHRUNK CLOTH (2:21)

Unshrunk Cloth (2:21): We like status quo (many of us do). Jesus is not into status quo :)#mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE NEW WINESKINS (2:22)

New Wineskins (2:22): If we dont want 2 miss God we need 2 b open 2 new ways of doingthings & new people invading r space #mkbiblechat

Heal us, Lord, Jesus! \o/ #mkbiblechat


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Tweets for Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables

#mkbiblechat (3/23/12) A Heart For God Ministries

INTRODUCTION



Direct link to todays notes: Sabbath Questions, Chosen 1s, Parables (Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-35; 4:1-

34) -> http://ht.ly/9JJTB #mkbiblechat

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/sabbath-questions-chosen-ones-parables.html

Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT servingothers & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat

It's Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-35; 4:1-34 today I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use

http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat

PICKING GRAIN ON THE SABBATH (2:23-28)

The disciples picking grain on the Sabbath upsets the religious leaders. Mk 2:23-28 Do u ever

think its ok 2 break the rules? #mkbiblechat

It was ok 4 the disciples 2 pick grain. (Jesus allowed it!) The Sabbath is meant 2 b a benefit 4man, not a burden (2:27) #mkbiblechat

B careful that ur relationship w/God doesnt degenerate 2 a list of rules(that u impose on others).

It happens even via Twitter #mkbiblechat

HEALING ON THE SABBATH (3:1-6)

Jesus heals the man w/the withered hand & gets angry w/those in church who have hardhearts.Mark3:1-6 What is a hard heart? #mkbiblechat

Me: A hard heart is one that has no room for compassion/God. My wife: What upsets/grievesJesus ought to upset/grieve us #mkbiblechat

A lot of times were upset/grieved over the wrong thing (&/or at the wrong one~focus should be

on ourselves) #mkbiblechat


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Finally, do u c God as upset with/mad at u? He isnt since uv received Jesus. Some of u really

need 2 let that sink in :) #mkbiblechat

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace w/God thru our Lord Jesus Christ

Rom5:1 (You are Gods friend!) #mkbiblechat

MORE HEALINGS (3:7-12)

The Messiahs credentials. Mark 3:7-12 (Isaiah 61:1-2a; Luke 4:18-19) This is Gods Son! It is!!:) #Jesus #mkbiblechat

CHOSEN ONES (3:13-19)

Jesus chooses 12 guys. Mark 3:13-19 They arent anything great. How might that be anencouragement to us? #mkbiblechat

Jesus spent all night w/His Father on this 1.Lk6:12 Invest significant time praying when ur

making history-altering decisions #mkbiblechat

RECEPTION AT HOME (3:20-21)

Jesus family thinks Hes a lunatic. Mk3:20-21 Isnt that crazy?(pun intended) Has any1 thought

u were a nut 4 ur beliefs? #mkbiblechat

My mom said,I will never come 2 hear u preach unless u become a priest.It is hard 4 us 2 reach rfamilies.Y do u think that is? #mkbiblechat

THE UNPARDONABLE SIN (3:22-30)

Just one question on the unpardonable sin/blasphemy against the Holy Spirit(3:22-30) What isthe sin that can not b forgiven? 1 word #mkbiblechat

You&I can be 4given of every sin:adultery,fornication,lying,stealing,hating,etc.The 1 thing we

can not b 4given 4 is-> Unbelief #mkbiblechat

WHO ARE MY MOTHER AND BROTHERS? (3:31-35)

Just 1 thought on Who are my mother & brothers? Mk3:31-35 Relationships in the kingdom of

God transcend earthly relationships #mkbiblechat


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If any1 comes 2 Me,&does not HATE his own father & mother & wife & children & brothers &sisters #mkbiblechat

Yes,&even HATE his own life,he cannot b My disciple. Lk14:26 Hate is an exaggeration 2

make a point:God must be 1st

above all #mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE SOWER AND SOILS (4:1-20)

It's the Parable of the Sower & Soils 2 start.(Mk4:1-20) Very familiar teaching -> 4 soils equal 4

ways people respond 2 Gospel #mkbiblechat

We must do all that we can do to make sure our hearts are of the good soil type. (v.8,20) Howdo u keep ur soil good? :) #mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE LAMP AND STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT (4:21-25)

On to the Parable of the Lamp/Standard of Measurement.(Mk4:21-25) But I thought weshouldn't wear r religion "on r sleeve"? #mkbiblechat

Standard of Measurement: Gods truth has been made available. As we receive it thru its

application in r lives,we receive more #mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE SEED (4:26-29)

On to the Parable of the Seed (no mustard).(Mk4:26-29) Only found in this 1 Gospel, btw, what

do u think it teaches? #mkbiblechat

Lesson of the Parable of the Seed -> We mature over a course of time, slowly but surely, as aplant grows #mkbiblechat

Lesson of the Parable of the Seed (cont) -> We r not now what we will b in the future (in

knowledge,character,love of/4 others) #mkbiblechat

Have u ever tried (wanted) 2 speed up God (His growth process)? #mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED (4:30-32)

On to the Parable of the Mustard Seed. (Mk 4:30-32) What do u think this Parable teaches? Who

do the birds stand for? v.32c #mkbiblechat

Lesson of the Parable of the Mustard Seed -> Expansion of kingdom of God starts small,butincreases/will increase 2 fill all #mkbiblechat


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The birds? v.32c Even wickedness/evil will rear its ugly head among the righteous

#mkbiblechat #aheartforgod

PARABLES AS CHRISTS PRIMARY TEACHING TOOL (4:33-34)

Btw, why does Jesus use Parables as His primary teaching tool? Thoughts? #mkbiblechat

#aheartforgod

Why does Jesus use Parables as His primary teaching tool? -> To thin the ranks~turn away falsefollowers/draw in true followers #mkbiblechat


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Tweets for Miracles #mkbiblechat (3/30/12) A Heart For God Ministries

INTRODUCTION

Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b

continually updating :) #mkbiblechat


Direct link to todays notes: Miracles (Mark 4:35-41; 5:1-43) -> http://ht.ly/9StHk #mkbiblechat

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/miracles-mark-435-41-51-43.html

Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving

others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat

It's Mark 4:35-41; 5:1-43 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or usehttp://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat

4 miracles today -> Calming the Sea, Delivering the Demon-Possessed Man, Healing the

Bleeding Woman, Raising Jairus Daughter #mkbiblechat

4 miracles today -> Show Christs power over nature, devils, nagging issues of life, death


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R fear in the midst of a storm reveals a lack of understanding as 2 who God is, that Hecan&should b trusted. Who needs peace? #mkbiblechat

Jesus, You alone know r needs & station in life. I pray now 4 peace in the midst of the storm 4

my brothers&sisters here today #mkbiblechat

DELIVERING THE DEMON-POSSESSED MAN (5:1-20)

Miracle 2 (5:1-20) Immediately as they get out of the boat, they r met by a man from the tombs

w/an unclean spirit #mkbiblechat

Have you ever encountered a person under the influence of Satan (oppressed, possessed, other)?#mkbiblechat

Y does Christ ask 4 the mans / demons name? (Mark 5:9) #mkbiblechat

Christ asks 4 the mans / demons name not 4 His own info, but 4 ours. He wants us 2 know how

many spirits r in this guy #mkbiblechat

This Legion episode is an illustration of how the greatest thing Satan can throw at us is nomatch 4 Christ! 1 John 4:4 #mkbiblechat

In Matthews Gospel (8:32), Jesus speaks 1 word, Go, & the demons flee. Sometimes people

dont obey Jesus, but demons always do #mkbiblechat

Demons sent into 2,000 pigs (3 demons per). Hundreds of tons of raw,animal muscle subject 2Satan r subject 2 1 word from Jesus #mkbiblechat

Do you understand just how powerful this friend you have in Jesus really is? No weapon formed

against you shall prosper :) #mkbiblechat

HEALING THE BLEEDING WOMAN (5:25-34)

Miracle 3 (5:25-34) A woman w/a physical bleeding/open wound (nagging issue) approaches

Jesus. Shes lived in isolation (Lev15) #mkbiblechat

Shes heard of Christ. She hasn't been able 2 touch any1 4 a long,long time. The law forbids it.Understand her pain. Feel #mkbiblechat

Have u ever carried (r u now?) an unbearable weight of hurt? (rhetorical question) God wants 2

touch u as u touch Him even now #mkbiblechat

Somebodys getting healed today right during this study.B healed in Jesus holy name,friend,as ureach out 2 Him.1Pet2:24c :) #mkbiblechat


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After the woman touches our Lords garments, it reads: And immediately the flow of her blood

was dried up. (Mk 5:29) Wow #mkbiblechat

Jesus asks, Who touched My garments? (Mk 5:30) How could Christ not know who touched

Him? #mkbiblechat

Of course,Jesus knew who touched Him.He didnt ask 4 His sake,but the womans.He wanted

the community to know&end her isolation #mkbiblechat

The womans faith makes her well. (Mk 5:34) Dont miss the reference 2 Daughter. She is oursister! We will meet her 1 day :) #mkbiblechat

RAISING JAIRUS DAUGHTER (5:21-24; 35-43)

Miracle 4 (5:21-24;35-43) A story about an interruption.Jesus is on His way 2 help Jairusdaughter&the bleeding woman appears #mkbiblechat

Then the news comes that Jairus daughter has died.(Mk5:35)If Christ would have gotten there

sooner,it might not have happened? #mkbiblechat

We have r own timetable how God needs 2 work & what He needs 2 do & when? Some of us do#mkbiblechat

The fact is God is always on time/never late.R u still at peace when Jesus doesnt operate

according 2 ur dictates/preferences? #mkbiblechat

Jairus daughter is raised from the dead(v.42) Last points: 1.In v. 36(listen 2 me)a word fromJesus is enough vs circumstances #mkbiblechat

Finally, 2. In v. 40a, there is no room for unbelief if we would have the Lord undertake on our

behalf. James 1:6-7 #mkbiblechat


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Tweets for Ministry Lessons #mkbiblechat (4/6/12) A Heart For God Ministries

INTRODUCTION

Welcome 2 r Gospel of Mark study today. So glad 2 have each of u :) #mkbiblechat

Lord Jesus, guide us now in the study of Your word. In Your precious name we pray. Amen

#mkbiblechat



Direct link to todays notes: Ministry Lessons (Mark 6:1-56) -> http://ht.ly/a1jtB #mkbiblechat

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/ministry-lessons-mark-61-56_02.html



It's Mark 6:1-56 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com:) #mkbiblechat

6 ministry episodes today -> 1.Ministry at Home, 2.Ministry of the Twelve,3.Johns Last Days of

Ministry #mkbiblechat

6 ministry episodes today -> 4.Feeding of the Five Thousand, 5.Harassed at Sea, 6.Healings atGennesaret #mkbiblechat

MINISTRY AT HOME (6:1-6)

1st episode:Jesus ministry at home.(6:1-6) Hometown response:But He cant b Messiah.U c weknew Him when he was growing up #mkbiblechat

People who know the real you will be the hardest to reach with the Gospel. Q1: Have youfound it to be true? :) #mkbiblechat

My mom said 2 me, I will not come hear u preach unless u become a priest. Since then,shereceived Christ after a sermon of mine #mkbiblechat

Btw, Mark 6 starts w/Jesus being RESTRICTED from doing miracles due 2 unbelief. It ends

w/Him being RELEASED due 2 faith :) #mkbiblechat


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MINISTRY OF THE TWELVE (6:7-13; 30-32)

2nd episode:Ministry of the 12.(6:7-13;30-32) Jesus instructs disciples on how 2 approach this

particular outreach #mkbiblechat

Q2: Have you ever launched a ministry or set out to serve WITHOUT seeking Gods direction?

#mkbiblechat

How often have I figured out the outreach approach and then asked God to bless it? The point:Consult God on outreach plans :) #mkbiblechat

In Mark 6:30-32, there is a debriefing after disciples ministry. Its important 2 evaluate ministry

after the fact. (v. 30) #mkbiblechat

Its also important 2 take time 2 rest/re-energize. (v. 31-32) Ministers can tend 2 burn the candleon both ends?! #mkbiblechat

Q3: Have you ever gone through a time of burn out because of ministry? How did u deal with it?

How did u recover? #mkbiblechat

JOHNS (THE BAPTIST) LAST DAYS OF MINISTRY (6:14-29)

3rd episode:Johns last days of ministry.(6:14-29) Story of John the Baptist losing his head is

really a story about a grudge #mkbiblechat

Mark6:19-20a And Herodias had a GRUDGE against [John] & wanted 2 put him 2 death &could not do so; 4 Herod was afraid of John #mkbiblechat

Listen. Some people develop grudges against the ministers in their lives (like Herodias). How

dare that preacher say that! #mkbiblechat

Some people would have the voice of God silenced (like Herodias) & will do it via falseaccusation&undermining of the pastor #mkbiblechat

Q4: Have u ever known another Christian who held a grudge? What was the end result/outcome

if u can share? #mkbiblechat

The awakening & pointing out of sin in r lives (by ministers) needs 2 be welcomed w/openarms,longed 4,sought out,rejoiced over #mkbiblechat

FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND (6:33-44)


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4th episode:Five thousand fed.(6:33-44) Only miracle found in all 4 Gospels. It is the climaxmiracle of all Christs miracles #mkbiblechat

Jesus says: U give them something 2 eat! (v.37a) The church is called 2 meet physical needs

along w/spiritual. (Not the State!) #mkbiblechat

Jesus says: How many loaves do u have? Go look! They find a lads lunch - 5 loaves & 2 fish.(Jn6:9) #mkbiblechat

Q5: How do they find it (the lunch) / him (the lad) in such a large crowd? I think the young boy

finds them! :) #mkbiblechat

U c in the morning, like his mom had taught, the young boy asked her 2 pack extra so he couldshare w/his needy school friends #mkbiblechat

And now he (the boy) goes when he hears theres a need since hes inclined in that manner

#mkbiblechat

Jesus has already given the disciples all they need 2 feed that crowd in the person of a youngboywilling 2 give his lunch away #mkbiblechat

God never asks us 2 do something w/o 1st providing 4 us everything we need 2 do it

#mkbiblechat

HARASSED AT SEA (6:45-52)

5th episode:Harassed at sea.(6:45-52) Btw, this is the same story as Peter walking on water in

Mt14:28-31. It is! :) #mkbiblechat

The point:A time of harassment often follows after ministry success (5000 fed). Elijah ran fromJezebel after Carmel :) #mkbiblechat

Preachers r notorious 4 not letting on that they have let downs.But Ive seen from behind the

scenes.Theyre just like us/u :) #mkbiblechat

Disciples r not learning their lesson on who Jesus is.(v.51-52) Hes Gods Son. Hes God w/us.He is trustworthy&faithful #mkbiblechat

Q6: Have u learned ur lesson on who Jesus is? Even ministers have lessons to learn. (I know that

from behind the scenes, 2) :) #mkbiblechat

HEALINGS AT GENNESARET (6:53-56)


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Final (6th

) episode 4 today:Healings at Gennesaret.(6:53-56) Located on the west shore of theLake of Galilee #mkbiblechat

LakeofGalilee sometimes called LakeofGennesaret. (Lk5:1) Its where Peter gets saved.

Remember, Peter dictates Marks Gospel :) #mkbiblechat

Many physical healings at Gennesaret. (v. 56) Physical healings represent what Jesus can dospiritually #mkbiblechat

Healings r meant 4 us even today. Jesus still heals both body & soul :) #mkbiblechat

10 MINISTRY LESSONS (summary from today):

1. Its not always a bed of roses. (Main point)2. Unbelief restricts Christs work. Faith releases it. (Ministry at Home)3.

Consult God on outreach plans. (Ministry of the Twelve)4. Evaluate ministry after the fact. (Ministry of the Twelve)

5. Take time to rest/re-energize. (Ministry of the Twelve)6. Someone just might develop a grudge against you. (Johns Last Days of Ministry)7. A little with God is a whole lot. (Feeding of the Five Thousand)8. Ministry let downs happen. (Harassed at Sea)9. Even ministers have lessons to learn. (Harassed at Sea)10.Jesus still heals both body and soul. (Healings at Gennesarat)


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Tweets for Conflict with Tradition #mkbiblechat (4/13/12) A Heart For God Ministries

INTRODUCTION



#mkbiblechat



Direct link to todays notes: Conflict w/Tradition (Mark 7:1-37) -> http://ht.ly/acZeO

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/conflict-with-tradition-mark-71-37.html




4 ministry episodes today -> 1. Hypocrisy of the Pharisees (7:1-13), 2. Parable of the Heart of

Man (7:14-23) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

4 ministry episodes today -> 3. Woman w/a Demon-Possessed Daughter (7:24-30), 4. Healing ofthe Deaf Mute (7:31-37) #mkbiblechat

HYPOCRISY OF THE PHARISEES (7:1-13)

1st episode:Hypocrisy of the Pharisees.(7:1-13) Pharisees & scribes r groups 1st instituted 4good reason during the exile #mkbiblechat

Pharisees arose 2 make sure Israelites never turned from God again. Duty of scribes was 2immerse themselves in the Scriptures #mkbiblechat

These (Pharisees&scribes) come 2 Jesus (Mk7:1-2) 4 a noble purpose which has become twistedby "tradition" #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Traditions usually have a good purpose.The problem arises when they r elevated above God's

commands.It's what's happening here #mkbiblechat


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Q1: Can u name any "traditions" (in ur church or that u'v heard of) that people follow / adhere

to? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Some traditions: 1.King James Bible version only; 2.What a person wears 2 church. Even

Christians can fall prey 2 "traditions" #mkbiblechat

Jesus calls the Pharisees "hypocrites." (Mk7:6-9) A hypocrite is an actor. He's some1 who offers

a false persona #mkbiblechat

Q2: (rhetorical) Are you for real? Are you? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Last thought on Corban:Pharisees had come up w/a "sleight of hand" 2 keep money 4themselves&punish their parents (Mk7:10-13) #mkbiblechat

PARABLE OF THE HEART OF MAN (7:14-23)

2nd episode:Parable of the heart of man.(7:14-23) Another "tradition" is dealt with. The Jewishkosher system is eliminated #mkbiblechat

Outside of man/woman not the issue.(Mk7:15) This is the hard stuff in this passage -> Mark

7:20-23. We like 2 do the easy stuff #mkbiblechat

The easy stuff r "traditions" we come up with. I do this, that & the other & I'm okay ~ while weharbor wickedness inside #mkbiblechat

Q3: So how do we overcome this stuff?: Evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,

deeds of coveting&wickedness #mkbiblechat

Q3 (cont): So how do we overcome this stuff?: Deceit, sensuality, envy, slander,pride&foolishness #mkbiblechat

We overcome by: 1.Recognizing we r susceptible (1Jn1:8); 2.Confessing r sin (1Jn1:9); 3.Being

accountable 2 some1 (James5:16) #mkbiblechat

WOMAN WITH A DEMON-POSSESSED DAUGHTER (7:24-30)

3rd episode:Woman w/a demon-possessed daughter.(7:24-30) Still another tradition is dealt

with as woman is a non-Jew (v.26) #mkbiblechat

Gods high purpose in this story is 2 teach the disciples who r unaccepting of other races that Heis God of all people.Rev7:9 #mkbiblechat

Q4: (A hard one 2 discuss) Have u ever struggled w/racism or known some1 who has? How is it


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(racism) overcome? #mkbiblechat

Antidote 2 racism: The Lord isnot wishing 4 any (person, nationality) 2 perish but 4 all 2 come2 repentance. 2Pet3:9b #mkbiblechat

Back 2 the woman w/a demon-possessed daughter.(Mk7:24-30) She is what I call the pit bullmodel of intercessory prayer(v.26b) #mkbiblechat

Pit bulls will bite&literally never let go. They must b killed. No, this gal doesnt bite Jesus, butshes ferocious, tenacious #mkbiblechat

And she kept asking~kept asking~kept asking Him (Jesus) 2 cast the demon out of her

daughter. (Mark 7:26b) #mkbiblechat

Intercession requires(this woman is the example): 1.keen supernatural discernment; 2.recognitionof no real help apart from God #mkbiblechat

Intercession requires(this woman is the example):3.pursuit of Christ regardless of obstacles (in

this case,racism of disciples) #mkbiblechat

Q5: Can u tell of a time where u prayed like a pit bull & then God answered u?

My mom was dying & I sought God like never before. I asked 4 Him 2 give her 10 more yrs oflife. Its going on 22 now :) #mkbiblechat

HEALING OF THE DEAF MUTE (7:31-37)

4th episode:Healing of the deaf mute.(7:31-37) Especially meaningful 2 my wife & I. R son ismildly autistic & deaf in left ear #mkbiblechat

The healing of the deaf mute is found only in Marks Gospel (though Matthew 15:29-31

suggested as parallel acct) #mkbiblechat

It is by unusual means that Jesus heals the deaf mute. (Mk7:33-34) He puts His fingers into themans ears, spits #mkbiblechat

Then Jesus touches the mans tongue w/His saliva, looks up 2 heaven, deeply sighs & says 2 the

man, B opened! #mkbiblechat

Q6: Have you ever known anyone who was healed by unusual means? #mkbiblechat

1 of the points-> Deaf mute represents all of us who could not HEAR the Lords voice orSPEAK His praise prior 2 Christs touch #mkbiblechat

Add Ephphatha! 2 ur prayers. So many w/closed ears 2 Gospel & impeded tongues 2 speaking


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Gods praise #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

They were utterly astonished,saying,He(Jesus) has done all things well;He makes even the deaf 2hear,&the dumb 2 speak. Mk7:37 #mkbiblechat


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Tweets for Confession of Faith #mkbiblechat (4/20/12) A Heart For God Ministries

INTRODUCTION



#mkbiblechat



Direct link to todays notes: Confession of Faith (Mark 8:1-38) -> http://ht.ly/alJF5

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/confession-of-faith-mark-81-38.html




4 ministry episodes today -> 1. Feeding of the Four Thousand (8:1-9), 2. Pharisees Seek for a

Sight (8:10-21) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

4 ministry episodes today -> 3. Healing of the Blind Man (8:22-26), 4. Peters Great Confession(8:27-38) #mkbiblechat

FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND (8:1-9)

1st episode:Feeding of the four thousand.(8:1-9) I feel compassion, our Lord says.(splagechnizomai; Strongs 4697; v. 41a) #mkbiblechat

Compassion: to have the bowels yearn; feel sympathy, to pity. Compassion demonstrates itselfin action 2 relieve suffering #mkbiblechat

Question 1: Do u remember an experience in ur own life where compassion wasdemonstrated? Can u share? :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

His disciples answered Him, Where will any1 b able 2 find enough 2 satisfy these men

w/bread? (8:4) They r slow learners :) #mkbiblechat


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I mean, Jesus has already fed 5,000. Whats 4,000 then? Question 2: R u a slow learner like the

disciples? I am :) #mkbiblechat

Notice now (in Mark 8:6) how Christ gives the loaves 2 the disciples & they distribute. 2 reasons

why (imho) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Reason 1: Its Gods pattern 2 minister thru His people 2 the world; Reason 2: So the disciples

would c miracle 1st hand! :) #mkbiblechat

PHARISEES SEEK FOR A SIGN (8:10-21)

2nd episode:Pharisees seek for a sign.(8:10-21) They want an attesting miracle ~ 1 that would

demonstrate Jesus Messiah-ship #mkbiblechat

Btw, to this point in #GospelofMark there have been 23 attesting miracles recorded includingfeeding of 4,000 #mkbiblechat

The problem isnt outward evidence, its inward attitude. (rhetorical question) Hows your

attitude towards God? #mkbiblechat

Some people will refuse to believe no matter how many miracles they see. The flesh is thatwretched (Jer 17:9) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

R attitude towards God needs 2 b: I dont need any miracles, Lord Jesus, & Ill still believe in

You! \o/ #mkbiblechat

In parallel passage (Mt16:1-4) we find these religious leaders had the greatest attestingmiracle-> Jesus Himself! #mkbiblechat #HeIsRisen

Jesus goes on 2 afford a warning: Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees & the

leaven of Herod. (Mark 8:15) #mkbiblechat

Questions 3,4,5: What is leaven? Then~What is the leaven of the Pharisees?And what is theleaven of Herod? (U will b graded) :) #mkbiblechat

Leaven is a substance added 2 dough 2 cause it 2 rise. It has the dynamic 2 permeate

thru&thru.In Bible often represents evil #mkbiblechat

Bible Dictionary defines Leaven of Pharisees as religious externalism #mkbiblechat#GospelofMark #aheartforgod

Leaven of Pharisees = commitment 2 tradition above Gods commands(Mk7:1ff),

hypocrisy(Mk7:6), dissatisfaction w/signs(Mk8:11ff) #mkbiblechat


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Bible Dictionary defines Leaven of Herod as worldly compromise #mkbiblechat#GospelofMark #aheartforgod

In Mark6 Herod demonstrates worldly compromise in his adulterous affair where ultimately he

executes John the Baptist over it #mkbiblechat

HEALING OF THE BLIND MAN (8:22-26)

3rd episode:Healing of the blind man.(8:22-26) And they brought a blind man 2

Him(Jesus),&entreated Him 2 touch him(v.22) \o/ #mkbiblechat

Question 6: Did Jesus 1st healing touch not work? Is that y He needed 2 touch the blind man a2nd time?(v.23,25) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

The truth is Jesus performs 2 healings -> 1. Blindness 2. Post-blind syndrome (the inability 2

make sense of panorama #mkbiblechat

For more on post-blind syndrome ull want 2 check out my Confession of Faith notes ->http://ht.ly/aiYMI Fascinating :) #mkbiblechat

1 last thought -> Miracles can(&do)happen over time.This passage is not a proof text 4 it

however(as it has been used by some) #mkbiblechat

PETERS GREAT CONFESSION (8:27-38)

4th episode:Peters great confession.(8:27-38) Jesus asks,But who do YOU say that I am? Peter

says,Thou art the Christ. Wow #mkbiblechat

Its what Jesus has been working towards:establishing faith in 12 men.This is the climax of the1st half of the #GospelofMark #mkbiblechat

Just think of the impact that will take place later thru Peter & the others. This is where it gets its

start #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Question 7: Can you remember the time when you 1st confessed Jesus yourself (after theexample of Peter)? Where was it? :) #mkbiblechat

After Peters confession (immediately) Jesus speaks of His death 2 His disciples 4 the very 1st

time (v. 31) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Peter is so dumbfounded he rebukes Christ (can you just imagine trying 2 tell the Son of Godwhat 2 do?) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

Think about it -> In 1 breath were making great faith statements while in another ud think we


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were agents of the devil (v.33) #mkbiblechat

Deny yourself, take up Your cross & follow Me (v. 34b) in Christ Follower or Christian? ->http://ht.ly/1Tv9I #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

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