1. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
RCCG Canaan Land Digging Deep
October 10, 2017
SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)

2. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b “Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
(Mark 8:14-21)
What do we understand from the text we have read?

3. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b “Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
What do we understand from the text we have read?
The carnal mind cannot discern the things of God
Not everyone who claims to know God understands His ways
Meditate upon the Word; It may mean more than is apparent
God’s Kingdom is seldom about material things
When unclear about a situation, seek the Holy Spirit’s help
The wonders God allows to happen around us are to instruct us
Understanding is key in the things of God. Seek understanding

4. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b “Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
What is spiritual insight?

5. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b“Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
What is spiritual insight?
Ability to know more than the present condition or situation
Understanding of significance of occurrences in God’s plan for a people or place
Perception of the intent or objective for an action or decision
Sensitivity to the move of God at a given time or place and ability to fall in step with such a move
In-depth understanding of the workings of the Kingdom of God

6. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b “Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
Give some biblical examples of spiritual insight or lack of it?

7. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b“Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
Give some biblical examples of spiritual insight or lack of it?
Jesus’ spiritual insight versus Pharisees’ legalism – Mk 2:23-27
Peter’s declaration of the divinity of Jesus – Mk 8:29
Apostle Peter reveals Ananias and Sapphira’s conspiracy Act 5:1-11
Paul’s apostleship revealed to Ananias – Act 9:10-16
Apostle Paul discerns Bar-Jesus' evil intentions – Act 13:6-12
Peter criticizes Jesus for prophesying his death – Mk 8:31-33
Jewish elders misunderstand Jesus' prophecy – Jn 2:18-22
Nicodemus confused about spiritual rebirth – Jn 3:1-8
Samaritan woman misunderstands Jesus' offer – Jn 4:9-15
Disciples misunderstand Jesus' statement about ministry Jn 4:31- 34

8. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b “Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
Why is spiritual insight important for believers?

9. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b“Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
Why is spiritual insight important for believers?
It gives you victory over worry – Mt 7:25-34
It confers privileges and blessings – Mt 13:16-17
It teaches true holiness and righteousness – Mk 7:1-7
Shows how to ensure you make it to heaven – Mk 10:13-15
Brings revelation of future events – Lk 22:21-22
It gives you liberty (from bondage of ignorance) – Jn 8:32
Spiritual things are spiritually discerned – 1 Cor 2:13-14
Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things – Act 2:15-16

10. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b “Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
How does a believer get spiritual insight?

11. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b“Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
How does a believer get spiritual insight?
Spirit of God is the giver of spiritual insight – Jn 16:12-15
Word of God gives spiritual insight – Jn 17:13-17
God gives spiritual insight through visions and trances Act 9:10-16
Spiritual gifts also confer spiritual insight – 1 Cor 12:8

12. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT (Mark 8:14-21)
Mark 8:15b“Jesus warned them, Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Herod”
Conclusion : We are enjoined as believers to always act by spiritual insight (Ephesians 5:15-17)
The Bible tells us that these last days are really evil and we can see the proof all around us. Even the elect are being deceived. We must always look beyond the surface of things of God to discern the deeper spiritual meanings so that we are alert to the move of God around us at every point in time. The Holy Spirit is there to teach us if we are willing to learn.

13. PROFITABLE STEWARDS: THE TWELVE DISCIPLES (Mark 3:13-19)
Mark 3:14a“Then He appointed twelve of them and called them His apostles”
Conclusion : Thr disciples were ordinary men with failings and weaknesses who decided to give up everything they had to follow Jesus.
The disciples carried on the ministry of reconciliation of men to God with the Good News of Jesus’ death and resurrection and man’s resulting freedom from sin and death. Because of them, a Kingdom established by one Man has reached across the world and numbers in billions today.