1. Opening the Scriptures! Three Year Study thru the Bible Daily Reading - Bookmark available in the back Weekly Study – on Wednesday nights at 6:30 This week: Mark 1-8 Jesus expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself … And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures Luke 24:27,45

2. Mark -Introduction Was very likely written by John Mark (cousin of Barnabas who deserted Paul on first journey). Is the shortest gospel in length. Was written for Romans. –Explains Jewish customs. –Uses Latin expressions. –Quotes O.T. only three times. Presents Jesus as a conqueror—of storms, demons, disease, and death.

3. Introduction —Cont’d Has been called “a moving picture of the ministry of Jesus.” Uses word “immediately” often. Records more works than words. –Includes over one half of miracles. –Includes only one fourth of parables. Uses vivid, picturesque language.

4. Introduction —Cont’d Mark presents Jesus as one who came to serve us and die for us. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.“ (Mark 10:45) Jesus, the Servant of God Theme:

5. Matthew Mark Luke John Jesus as King, Messiah Jesus as Servant Jesus as Man Jesus as God 4 Gospels…“faces” of Jesus

6. 2728 2930 AD Timeline When Jesus Taught ObscurityPopularityOppositionSacrifice Shadow Showing Coverage by Mark

7. 2728 2930 ADAD ObscurityPopularity Opposition Sacrifice GALILEE SAMARIA JUDEA Jerusalem PEREA DECAPOLIS PHOENICIA

8. Outline Beginning of Ministry (1:1-13) Ministry in Galilee (1:14-6:52) Ministry Outside Galilee (6:53-9:50) Journey to Jerusalem (10:1-52) In Jerusalem— Final Week (11:1-15:47) The Post-Resurrection Period (16:1-20)

9. v.1-8 – John the Baptist v.9-11 – Jesus’ Baptism v.12-13 – Jesus In the wilderness v.14-15 – Jesus preaches the gospel of the kingdom v.16-20 – Calling of the first disciples v.21-28 – Ministry in Synagogue in Capernaum v.29-31 – Healing of Peter’s mother in law v.32-34 – Miracles and healing v.35-37 – Alone early in prayer v.38-39 – Expanding ministry v.40-45 – Healing of a leper Mark Chapter 1

10. v.1-8 – John the Baptist v.9-11 – Jesus’ Baptism v.12-13 – Jesus In the wilderness v.14-15 – Jesus preaches the gospel of the kingdom v.16-20 – Calling of the first disciples v.21-28 – Ministry in Synagogue in Capernaum v.29-31 – Healing of Peter’s mother in law v.32-34 – Miracles and healing v.35-37 – Alone early in prayer v.38-39 – Expanding ministry v.40-45 – Healing of a leper Mark Chapter 1 When Life is Busy….Serving 1. Make time to minister “at home” 2.Don’t exclude ministering from home 3. Don’t be too busy to pray! 4. Be led by God…not circumstances

11. v.1-12 – Preaching in Capernaum v.3-12 – healing of the paralytic brought by others v.13-17 – Calling of Levi v.15-17 – feast at Levi’s house v.18-22 – fasting? Wineskins v.23-27 – Lawful on the Sabbath Mark Chapter 2 Four kinds of Criticism Jesus receives Some are bringing others to Jesus Others criticizing in heart Some are being saved & telling others Others criticizing methods Some are just enjoying ministry Others criticizing by comparison Some are enjoying with Jesus Others are criticizing legalistically

12. v.1-6 – healing a man in the synagogue v.7-12 – Preaching to multitude by the sea v.13-19 – Appointing of the 12 v..20-34 Poor reception by those that should - family thought crazy - religious thought demonic Mark Chapter 3 When appointed to serve 1 st - to be With Him 2 nd - to represent Him 3 rd - to be empowered by Him 4 th - know I will be treated like Him…

13. v.1-34 – Taught in Parables v.3-8,13-20 – Parable of the Sower v.9-12 – Purpose of Parables v.21-23 –Parable of the Lamp v.24-25 – Parable of Measures v.26-29 – Parable of harvest – unknown how v.30-32 – Parable of Mustard Seed v.33-34 – Jesus Explains the Parables to His own v.35-41 – Board Ride in a storm…w/lessons Mark Chapter 4 With God’s Word Take heed how I hear - my heart Take heed what I do with it - shine it! Take heed what I hear - be discerning Take heed that the power is in the Word Take heed that satan seeks opportunity Take heed that I believe what He says

14. v.1-20 – Healing of Demoniac in Gadarenes v.21-24 – Jairus seeks Jesus to heal Daughter v.25-34 – Healing of incurable woman – touches v.35-43 – Raising of Jarius Daughter Mark Chapter 5 Dangers that can hinder Jesus power Danger of compromise keeping from power Danger of timidity keeping us from power Danger of fear keeping us from power

15. v.1-6 – Unbelief hinders Jesus-working at home v.7-12 – Jesus sends out the Twelve v.13-29 – Herod kills John the Baptist v.30-32 – Attempt with Disciples to rest v.33-44 – Feeding of the 5,000 v.45-52 – Dealing w/hardness in disciples- Storm, walking on water v.53-56 – Great reception at Gennesaret Mark Chapter 6 Ministry Principles Unbelief keeps Jesus from working Feeding of 5,000 - great picture of ministry Can have a hardness of heart even when serving…

16. v.1-13 – Dealing with Traditions vs Word v.14-23- Showing the source of sin-heart v.24-30 – Healing of Gentile woman’s daughter v.31-37 – Healing of deaf and dumb man Mark Chapter 7 With God’s Word Keep to the Word! Traditions can override if not careful Keep focused on the heart. Sin doesn’t come from cooties but the heart Jesus does all things well

17. v.1-10 – Feeding of the 4,000 v.11-21 – Warning disciples about Pharisees v.22-26 – Healing of blind man in Bethsaida v.27-38 – Who do men say that I am Mark Chapter 8 Things of God Feeding 4,000 - great picture again! Beware of being mindful of things of men - See in teaching about Pharisees - See as Peter rebukes Jesus