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Sunday October 10, 2020 Sermon Slides for Mark 1:1-8
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“In the Beginning” Mark 1:1-8
Introduction • Mark was written between 55 – 60 CE • Shortest Gospel – 16 chapters
Bible Points • Why did Mark skip the birth narrative? • Where was the wilderness • What was a voice in the wilderness?
d. What was a baptism of repentance? • e. What does John’s clothing signify? • f. What did people know about the Holy Spirit?
For Us Today • John and Jesus had the same message: repent • Has the Church watered down the message? • Activities of the church
d. Mission • e. Outreach • f.Social events
g. Is the watering down of the basic message causing today’s unrest? • h. Is it possible to return to the strength of the original message? Should we?