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Mark 1:35-45 The Life of Jesus: Knowing the Heart of the Father as Our Basis for Service

Mark 1:35-45 The Life of Jesus: Knowing the Heart of the Father as Our Basis for Service. Chinese Grace Bible Church 4 February 2007. Context. What do we know of this passage? Who was it written to?

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Mark 1:35-45 The Life of Jesus: Knowing the Heart of the Father as Our Basis for Service

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  1. Mark 1:35-45The Life of Jesus: Knowing the Heart of the Father as Our Basis for Service Chinese Grace Bible Church 4 February 2007

  2. Context • What do we know of this passage? Who was it written to? • Audience: hellenistic Jews living throughout the Greek world that may not know the Jewish customs of the time • What do we make of Mark putting this passage at the beginning of his gospel? • Chapters 1-9 start His Galilean ministry to including the surrounding regions of Phoenicia, Decapolis, and Caesarea Philippi • What is Mark be saying about the importance of relationship as a springboard for our ministry?

  3. A Desire to Get Away • A break from the busyness • v. 37—“Everyone is looking for You” • Jesus’ response • Mary and Martha

  4. A Call To Something Different • A Bigger Purpose (verse 38) • Knowing our call and who we are. • Ministry With Confidence • Verse 39 Christ Preaching (c. 1652, Rembrandt van Rijn)

  5. A Call To Something Different • Ministry With Confidence • Ministry • Darline and Huy Meng in Cambodia Christ Preaching (c. 1652, Rembrandt van Rijn)

  6. Life of Christ, (1915, Hurlbut) A Response of Assistance • Jesus was prepared and ready to minister (verse 40) • Motivation for service was love (verse 41) • John 3:16 • 2 Cor 5:14 • I Cor 13 • Love requires sacrifice • For Jesus, it required ignoring the false calls

  7. A Response of Assistance • Tina and Mtisiyileni in Malawi • The essence of the Church • “The Church is a hospital, and army, and a celebration.” John Wimber

  8. Conclusion • Our need for • A robust relationship with God for our own transformation • “Prayer does not change God, but changes him who prays.” Soren Kierkegaard • A robust relationship with God for an intimate friendship with Him • “For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.” Teresa of Avila • A robust relationship with God for the transformation of others • Jesus’ healing of the leper • Lloyd Evans in Seattle

  9. Conclusion The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things. John 14:26 Contact Information: David Costillo dcostillo@wr.org 714-210-3665

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