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The Greatest Story Ever Told: Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Betrayal, and Violence

Explore the beginning of Jesus' public life, his teachings, miracles, and the impact he had on his followers and enemies. Witness the transformative power of belief and the challenges of faith in a world filled with love and betrayal.

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The Greatest Story Ever Told: Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Betrayal, and Violence

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  1. Mark Chapter 1 No Greater Story • Love • Loyalty • Sacrifice • Betrayal • Violence

  2. Mark Chapter 1 The Beginning of Jesus Public Life • Three witnesses • John • God • The Holy Spirit • One Enemy: Satan

  3. Mark Chapter 1 • Brief Introduction • Jesus calls on men to follow Him • Jesus confirmed His teaching with miracles

  4. Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • The good news is about Jesus Christ, the Son of God • Jesus: Jehovah Saves • Christ: Anointed One • Son of God: Divine Prophet Priest King

  5. Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • John prepared the way for Jesus, 2-8 • Per prophecy, Mal. 3:1; Isa. 40:3-5; cf. Lk. 16:16 • By baptism • Of repentance, Mt. 3:2 • For the remission of sins, Heb. 9:15; 10:4

  6. Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • John prepared the way for Jesus, 2-8 • “All” Judea came, Lk. 7:29, 30 • Baptized “in” Jordan, Jn. 3:23 • Rugged, 2 Kgs. 1:8 • Humble • Coming Holy Spirit baptism, Acts 1:5; 11:15, 16; 2:17

  7. Mark Chapter 1 Mark’s Brief Introduction, 1-15 • Jesus begins His “public” ministry, 9-15 • His baptism, Mt. 3:15; Jn. 1:29-34 • His temptation, Heb. 4:15 • His teaching • Repentance • Belief • Kingdom

  8. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20 • Four fishermen knew Jesus • John’s disciples, Jn. 1:35-37 • “Believed” in Jesus, Jn. 1:40, 41 • NOT blind faith

  9. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20 • They left fishing • Others needed to leave money, Mk. 10:21 • Not a universal requirement, cf. Acts 16:14, 27

  10. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Calls Men To Follow Him, 16-20 • They responded immediately • Learn the truth • Called • Respond, cf. Acts 24:25

  11. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • He taught in the Synagogue • Devout • Opportunity • Sabbath keeping NOT a pattern, cf. Jn. 2:13

  12. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • The people were astonished • His miracles were immediate • The demons recognized Him • Fearful • Silenced

  13. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • Jesus was focused on His mission • Prayer, Lk. 6:12 • Preaching was PRIMARY, cf. Jn. 6:26, 27; 1 Cor. 14:1 • His fame spread, 28, 32, 33, 37, 45

  14. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • Jesus cleansed the leper • Recognized the problem—desperate • Believed • Took action—called out • Received compassion • Cleansed Acts 22:16

  15. Mark Chapter 1 Jesus Confirmed His Word w/Miracles, 21-25 • Jesus cleansed the leper • Told to keep silent • Disobeyed—Hindered Jesus’ work No matter how well intentioned, disobedience to the Lord’s commands ALWAYS hinders His cause!

  16. Mark Chapter 1 • Brief Introduction • Jesus calls on men to follow Him • Jesus confirmed His teaching with miracles

  17. Mark Chapter 1 No Greater Story • Love • Loyalty • Sacrifice • Betrayal • Violence

  18. Mark Chapter 1 Do You Believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God? • Three Witnesses • One Enemy

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