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Mark 12:18-27Pastor Troy Maragos Big Idea:The resurrection is certain because God’s Word and His Powerguarantee life beyond death. Understand the Text: The Sadducees’ Theological _________________ v.18-23 The Christ’s Scriptural __________________ v.24-27 Live Out the Text: Don’t Underestimate God’s _________________ v. 24-25 Don’t Misunderstand God’s _________________ v. 26-27
John 6:16-21Pastor Mike Salvati from Christ the King Church ________ into Chaos – v.16-17 ________ in the midst of Chaos – v.18-21a ________ from Chaos – v.6:21b So What’s the Point? Application:1.2.3.4.
Luke 24:13-35Pastor Josh Mathews from Crossway Church The _________ , Sad Disciples (v. 13-24)The Progressive __________ of the Disciples (v. 25-33)The Clear Disciples Back in Joyful ___________ ( v. 34-35) Application: We may miss Jesus when we try fitting Him into our expectations. We get Jesus when God’s Word and Community define our expectations. The effect of getting Jesus is a joyful purpose.
Revelation 19:11-21Pastor Dan Nelson from The Grove Church See the King You Cannot _______ See the King Whose Word Wins the ________ Tremble at the Weight of the _______ Watch the Outcome that Ends All _______
Mark 12:13-17Pastor Darien Bowers Big Idea: Jesus calls us to give earthly authorities the honor they aredue, but to give God the allegiance that He alone deserves. The PeopleThe QuestionThe Answer (Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:12-17) Application: Render Resist Recognize Refuse
Text: Mark 12:1-12Teacher: Troy Maragos Big Idea: You can reject God’s Son, but you cannot remove Him as God’s cornerstone. Main Points: 1. Comprehension: Look in the Book 2. Interpretation: Learn the Turn 3. Application: Live the Lesson Who’s Who in the Parable: Owner = God the Father (v.1-6, 9)Vineyard = Israel (v.1-2, 8-9)Tenants = Jewish Religious Leaders (v.1-9, 12)Servants = The Prophets (v.2-5)The Son = Jesus (v.6-8, 10-11) Application:1) Don’t Presume Upon God’s Patience, But Do Know He Is Just 2) He Who Was Rejected Was Vindicated For Our Salvation 3) It’s Possible to Understand Jesus
Text: Mark 11:27-33Teacher: Troy Maragos Big Idea: When Christ confronts us with His authority, avoidance is an option—but it might not be the right response. 3 Ways to Stay Spiritually Neutral: Question Christ’s Authority – v.27-28 The Spiritually Neutral are unwilling to submit to Christ’s authority—but True Followers submit to His authority. Refuse Christ’s Truth – v.29-30 The Spiritually Neutral reason around the evidence of Jesus—but True Followers receive His truth. Evade Christ’s Command – v.31-33 The Spiritually Neutral fear man more than fearing God—but True Followers respond to Chris
Mark 11:12-25 Big Idea: Jesus is unimpressed by religious appearances,He’s seeking true worshippers. Be Warned: Jesus Judges _____Worship – v. 12-21 Be Encouraged: Jesus Forms a _____People – v. 22-25
Mark 11:1-11Big Idea: Jesus is to be received as the King who saves His people and searches our worship. 1. The King Arrives: Welcome Him – v.1-6Application 1: Will you Welcome His Welcome in the Words that you say and in the Ways that you obey? 2. The King is Praised: Worship Him – v.7-10Application 2: Worship of God’s People should be Sacrificial and Scriptural. 3. The King Examines: Warrant Him – v.11Application 3: If Jesus came to inspect the Places of your Worship, what would He find?OT Texts References in Mark 11:7-10: 1) 2 Samuel 7:12-162) 2 Kings 9:12-133) Psalm 118:25-264) Zechariah 9
Mark 10:46-52
Mark 10:32-45 Big Idea: Jesus paid His life as a ransom so that His disciples would not seek to attain a high status, but rather give themselves in lowly service. Main Points: Our Resolve: Follow Christ to Selfless Suffering – v.32-34 Their Request: Follow Christ in Selfless Sacrifice – v.35-41 His Ransom: Follow Christ through Selfless Service – v.42-45 3 Passion Predictions: Mark 8:31-38 Mark 9:30-37 Mark 10:32-45 What Did Christ Accomplish on the Cross?PenalSubstitutionaryAtonement
Mark 10:13-31 Big Idea: The Kingdom of God is received by the needy, not achieved by the successful. The Kingdom is open to those with___(v.13-16) The Kingdom is closed to those who___(v.17-21a) The Kingdom is closed to those who___(v.21b-31)
EphMark 10:1-12 Big Idea: Since God is a covenant-maker who created marriage as a covenant union, our marriages must be marked by covenant faithfulness. Main Points: A Test Concerning Divorce – v.1-5 A Text Correcting Marriage – v.6-9 A Teaching Clarifying Remarriage – v.10-12 3 Creational Truths:1) Gender is Intrinsic to God’s Design – v.62) The Goal of Marriage is Oneness – v.7-83) Marriage is a Divine Work of God – v.9 Categories of Covenant Breaking:1) Adulterous Immorality – Matthew 19:92) Abandonment of an Unbelieving Spouse – 1 Corinthians 7:152.5) Abuses that Abandon Covenant Responsib
Mark 9:30-50 “Christianity, if false, is of no importance and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” – C.S. Lewis
Mark 9:14-29 Big Idea: To follow Jesus faithfully, we must depend upon Him desperately. 1. The Failure of Self Reliance (v. 14-19) 2. The Mercy of Christ in Weakness (v. 20-27) 3. The Power of Prayerful Dependence (v. 28-29)
Mark 9:1-13 Big Idea: To follow Jesus rightly, we must behold His glory and bear His suffering. Behold: The Glory of the Son Revealed – v.1-8 Bear: The Suffering of the Son Required – v.9-13 4 Events in the Earthly Life of Christ:1) Incarnation2) Crucifixion3) Resurrection4) Ascension
Mark 8:31-9:1 Jesus & His Mission ( v.31-33) The Cost of Discipleship (v.43) Reasons to Follow Christ (v.35-38)
Mark 8:22-30 Big Idea: Confessing Jesus as the Christ is entirely enabled by His giving of true spiritual sight. A Miracle of Outward Vision – v.22-26 A Confession of Inward Perception – v.27-30 3 Applications from 8:22-26:1) Friends Bring Friends to Jesus – v.222) Jesus’ Ministry to the Needy is Gentle – v.23-253) Only Faith in Jesus Grants Sight to the Spiritually Blind – v.26 4 Characteristics of a Prophet:1) Calls People to Repentance2) Some Perform Miracles3) All Speak with Authority4) Announces the Coming Kingdom of God 3 Applications from 8:27-30:1) True Confession Comes through Divine
Mark 8:1-21 Big Idea: When Jesus reveals Himself clearly, don’t missthe opportunity to trust Him fully. In Your Relationship to Jesus, Be Cautious of: Seeing but not Perceiving – v. 1-10 Demanding but not Believing – v. 11-13 Experiencing but not Understanding – v. 14-21
Mark 7:24-37 Jesus’ saving power and loving compassion extend beyond Israel to all who come to Him in humble faith. Jesus and the Gentile woman (7:24-30) • The setting (v.24) • The request (v.25-26) • The dialogue (v.27-28) • The healing (v.29-30) Jesus and the Gentile man (7:31-37) • The setting (v.31) • The request (v.32) • The healing (v.33-35) • The command (v.36) • The reaction (v.37) Isaiah 35:1-10
Mark 7:14-23 Big Idea: What defiles the heart isn’t what’s outside you, it’s the sin within that only Jesus can cleanse. Understand It’s Not What’s Outside You – v.14-15 Recognize It’s Not What Goes Into You – v.17-19 Identify the Sin that Comes Out of You – v.20-23 Realize that Only Jesus Can Cleanse You
Luke 24:1-12 Big Idea: The Resurrection reveals that God’s victory came in a way no one expected, but exactly as Jesus promised. The Empty Tomb that Confused – v. 1-5 The Message that was Forgotten – v.6-8 The News that Seemed Impossible – v.9-11 The Evidence that Changes Everything – v.12
Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Jesus is the King God promised, but not the kind of king people expected. Question: What kind of King is Jesus, as He enters into Jerusalem? A King Who Comes in – v.1-6 A King Who Receives – v.7-9 A King Who Demands a – v.10-11
Psalm 117 Big Idea: All God’s people are called to praise Himforever—because He alone is globally glorious. The _______ To Praise: For All Nations andTo All Peoples – v.1 The ________ For Praise: His Steadfast Love andFaithfulness – v.2a-b The ________ Praise: The Presence ofPersistent Praise Forever – v.2b-c
Mark 7:1-13 The Question (v.1-5)The Answer (V.6-9)The Proof (v10-13) Application:1. 2. 3. 4.
