2. Jesus engaged in heated conflict.
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Jesus engaged in heated conflict.
Authority questioned, 11:27-33
Condemnation of Jewish leaders, 12:1-12
Challenge on taxes, 12:13-17
Question about the resurrection, 12:18-27

3. Chapter 12 Continued to debate in the temple & teach His disciples.
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Chapter 12
Continued to debate in the temple & teach His disciples.
One great commandment.
One perplexing question.
Warning about the scribes.
Widow’s two mites.

4. Chapter 12 We learn complete dedication to God. Mark
Obedience to commands.
Behavior toward others.
Sacrifice & service.

5. Chapter 12 One great commandment, 28-34 Mark
A scribe questioned Jesus.
Lawyer, Mt. 22:34-35
Which command?
Sabbath.
Sacrifices.
Feasts.
Moral purity.

6. Chapter 12 One great commandment, 28-34 All Equal! Mark
Jesus gets to the heart of the matter.
Love God, Deut. 6:4-5
cf. 5:7-15; Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 5:1-3
Baptism, Acts 2:38
Worship, Jn. 4:24
Prayer, 1 Thes. 5:17
Grow, 2 Pet. 3:18
All Equal!

7. Chapter 12 One great commandment, 28-34
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Chapter 12
One great commandment, 28-34
Jesus gets to the heart of the matter.
Love Neighbor, Lev. 19:18
cf. Deut. 5:16-21; 1 Jn. 4:7-11; 3:16-18
Physical, Jas. 2:14-18; Mt. 25:37-40
Spiritual, Mk. 16:15; Gal. 6:1-2
Just as important as the first!

8. Chapter 12 One great commandment, 28-34 Mark
“More than whole burnt offerings.”
Saul, 1 Sam. 15:13-23
Today.
Holiday services.
Instrumental music.
Social gospel.
Missionary society.
Institutionalism.

9. Chapter 12 One great commandment, 28-34 Mark
The scribe had a good attitude.
Predisposed to prejudice.
Willing to listen.
Willing to judge honestly.
Willing to accept & affirm truth—no matter the source.

10. Chapter 12 One perplexing question, 35-37 Mark Christ is David’s Son,
2 Sam. 7:12-13; Psa. 89:3-4; Mt. 1:1; 12:23
Christ is David’s Lord.
Psa. 110:1; Heb. 1:13, 8

11. Chapter 12 One perplexing question, 35-37 Mark How can this be?
Stumps the Jews.
Answer: Christ’s nature, Mt. 1:20-23; cf. Jn. 1:1-3, 14
The common people heard Him,
1 Cor. 1:20-29

12. Chapter 12 Warning about the scribes, 38-40 Mt. 23:2-12 Mark
Ostentatious clothing prohibited.
Self-seeking, public prestige condemned.
Rabbi.
Father.
Teacher.
Preacher.
Brother.

13. Chapter 12 Warning about the scribes, 38-40 Mt. 23:2-12 Mark
Hypocritical show for attention
is denounced.
Great condemnation comes on those with great responsibility.

14. Chapter 12 Widow’s two mites, 41-44 Mark Man’s view: Little given.
1/64 day’s wages.
Unnecessary.
Useless.
Presumptuous.

15. Chapter 12 Widow’s two mites, 41-44 Mark God’s view: Substantial.
Not impressed: abundance,
cf. 2 Sam. 24:24
Impressed: poverty, 2 Cor. 8:1-5

16. Chapter 12 Continued to debate in the temple & teach His disciples.
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Chapter 12
Continued to debate in the temple & teach His disciples.
One great commandment.
One perplexing question.
Warning about the scribes.
Widow’s two mites.

17. Chapter 12 We learn complete dedication to God. Mark
Obedience to commands.
Behavior toward others.
Sacrifice & service.