The Gospel Of St Mark – Part 1

Life Enrichment UniversitySt Mark Missionary Baptist Church

Session 03Ps Darryl M. Matthews, Instructor

The Ministry OfJesus Begins

The Gospel ofSt Mark – Part 1

The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Significant Events We’ll Examine:

• Jesus’ initial teaching

• Jesus in the Synagogue

• Peter’s Mother-in-Law Healed

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Significant Events We’ll Examine:

• The Beginning of Crowds

• Jesus in the Open Country

• Four Friends

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Jesus In Galilee

• Sea of Galilee had some nine towns around its shores.

• Religious region not that influenced by Jerusalem

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Jesus In Galilee – Why Galilee?

• Highway system

• Place of Jesus childhood

• Disciples from this area

Gospel of St Mark Pt 1 – Lesson 03

The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Jesus In Galilee – Why Galilee?

• Highway system

• Place of Jesus childhood

• Disciples from this area

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Jesus In The Synagogue (1:22-28)

• Jesus’ teaching style differed from the synagogue leaders

• Authority of Jesus demonstrated in the healing.

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Peter’s Mother-in-Law Healed (1:29-

31)• Disciples report this illness immediately

• How does Jesus heal this sick woman?

• What was her response upon being healed?

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins The Beginning Of The Crowds (1:32-

34)• Word of Jesus’ miraculous power spread

(v. 28)

• How did the surrounding area respond?

• Why do you suppose Jesus silenced the demons?

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Jesus In Open Country (1:35-45)

• Prayer is regular component of Jesus life and ministry

• Why do you think Jesus prayed so early?

• Jesus continues preaching in Galilee

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Jesus In Open Country (1:35-45)

• Healing of the Leper

We see the compassion of Jesus

We see the complete healing power of Jesus

• Why is the leper asked to keep quiet?

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Four True Friends (2:1-12)

• Two Groups:

Hinderers

Helpers

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The Ministry Of Jesus Begins Four True Friends (2:1-12)

• Two Individuals:

Helpless

Healer

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Jesus’ Ministry IsDifferent

(Mark 2:13-3:6)

Next Week – Lesson 04