Then review the following questions and write your own notes on them concerning this phase of Jesus life and ministry. . Defilement used to be contagious; with Jesus, holiness is contagious. John had faithfully heralded the coming of Jesus, not seeking glory for himself (John 3:30). . How so? The horror of the cross of Christ was not mainly its physical torture. On the one hand, the call to bring the gospel to the nations explodes in a new way in the New Testament. What is Mark communicating to us about the mission and authority of Jesus through this account? Along the way, we see a hope for a restored garden in which God will once more dwell in happy fellowship with his people (Isa. Christs deity is underscored both explicitly and implicitly in this section of Mark. Why a cloud? If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all (Mark 9:35). Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the first two chapters. HELL. If the people of God lose that ultimate goal amid an elaborate system of sacrifices and offerings, they have missed the whole purpose of the law. Implicitly, the scribes who see Jesus pronounce forgiveness on the paralytic consider this blasphemy, reasoning, Who can forgive sins but God alone? (Mark 2:7). Peter, Andrew, James, and John did nothing to seek out Jesus. 11:13; cf. Comer's unique conversational style lends itself to a hard-hitting yet compassionate challenge to flee from the lies we believe and embody. How does Marks Gospel uniquely contribute to our understanding of Jesus? Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 15:1616:8 for your own life today. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. Peterbut Jesus addresses Peter as Satan. 8:2); and Elijah spent 40 days in the desert, too (1 Kings 19:8). Welcome to the website of the URCNA, a federation of churches united in faith and confession, exercising the ministry of reconciliation by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. 23:1). What do we learn about the nature of marriage in Jesus response? He has exposed and confounded the emptiness of the religion of the scribes and Pharisees, earning their opposition as a result. In the video here I give my response. 11:1116; 40:311; 42:16; 43:2, 57, 16 19; 48:20 49:11; 51:10). In answer to the church's prayers, an angel came to Peter and helped him escape. (NIV), 1 Peter 5:13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. All of this has influenced the genesis of emergent. As we draw this study of Mark to a close, we begin by summing up the big picture of Mark as a whole. What are some connections in Mark to the Old Testament that you hadnt noticed before? All sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin (Mark 3:2829). This is the craziest time in my life. . The horror of the cross of Christ was not mainly its physical torture. In the course of teaching on temptation, Jesus calls hell the unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43) and the place where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched (Mark 9:48). Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry." Repent and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:15). Ultimately, Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5; cf. How does the death of John the Baptist in Mark 6:1429 cast an ominous shadow on Jesus future? There were a few good nuggets about disinformation and the devil at the beginning, after that it went sharply downhill. (2) Ibid., 95. Upending Our Assumptions about Entering the Kingdom (Mark 10:1331). For it is because God turned down Jesus prayer for deliverance that you and I can know that God will do whatever it takes to deliver us from sin and death. The disciples perceive that Jesus is the Messiah, as Peter will announce later in Mark 8, but they do not yet perceive that he has come as a suffering Messiah. Honestly, it wasnt until I re-read that verse a year ago that I began to see the Sabbath as a gift. Upending Our Assumptions about Personal Significance (Mark 10:3552). 9:5; Col. 1:1520; Heb. Take a moment now to ask for the Lords blessing and help as you engage in this study of Mark. Should Christian Parents Send Their Children to Public Schools? . Each of Jesus major predictions of his death and resurrection (Mark 8:31; 9:30 32; 10:3234) is followed by instruction in discipleship (Mark 8:3238; 9:3537; 10:3545). Great book! Does he mean that we should literally cut off parts of our bodies if they are causing us to sin? Jesus Authority Challenged (Mark 2:13:12). John is a common given name in English and many other languages. Acts 15:37-40Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 3:15; 23:4). In his Gospel, Mark says: Because that incident is not mentioned in the three other Gospels, scholars believe Mark was referring to himself. This presents a puzzle for scholars who specialize in the history of such manuscripts. What is the central point Jesus is making in this passage? THE SUN AND THE MOON. What were these Old Testament writings looking forward to? 10:2123) and lament (Amos 8:9 10). Mark later became Chair of the California State Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. We careen through our days at breakneck speed, and wonder where God is in the fray. Jesus says that he is going to be rejected by the religious authorities of the day, and that is of course true. All she brings is her need. Jesus is the ultimate bridegroom, loving his wife (the church) despite her faithlessness, to the point of dying for her (Eph. Jesus is indeed the long-awaited son of David, the king, who leads his people to true freedomfreedom not from Rome but from sin and death. 1:27). Unmerited favor, especially the free gift of salvation that God gives to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. When fears are stilled, when strivings cease For believers, the judgment Jesus experienced on the cross is the judgment they deserve; it is what they would have experienced in the final judgment had they not repented and believed. Defiled morally. 34:28); Israel was tested for 40 years in the desert (Deut. Yet Israel, too, failed. If were doing the work God has called us to, we should be ambitious for it. Now we would greatly encourage you to continue to study the Word of God on a week-by-week basis. To me, the Sabbath had always had legalistic connotations, prompting me (and I suspect many other millennial Christians) to write off the Sabbath entirely. Contact Us, 2023 Spark Bible LLC. The reality is, most of us are just too busy to live an emotionally healthy and spirituality vibrant life. This son of man is no mere mortalhe comes on the clouds of heaven, and is given authority and glory and an everlasting kingdom (Dan. John had faithfully heralded the coming of Jesus, not seeking glory for himself (John 3:30). However, if there was one verse alone in the Bible to refute the pagan mythology of polytheism it would have to be Isaiah 43:10, where God reveals to us in no uncertain terms: You are my witnesses, declares the LORD,and my servant whom I have chosen,that you may know and believe meand understand that I am he. 13:7 in Mark 14:27), how does the whole passage in Zechariah shed light on broader events in Marks Gospel? Zavada, Jack. Make notes on the personal implications for your walk with the Lord of (1) the Gospel Glimpses, (2) the Whole-Bible Connections, (3) the Theological Soundings, and (4) this passage as a whole. John Mark Comer 25 books1,986 followers I am the director and teacher of Practicing the Way, founding pastor of Bridgetown Church and New York Times bestselling author of Live No Lies. He was doing more than this, though. The same holds true when God calls men and women to be his disciples today (see 1 Cor. ), The Ministry of John the Baptist (Mark 1:19). But when cultural conveniences and an affirming tribe start to outweigh the hard work of constructing faith on our own accord, any tribe will be fair game as the cultural tides shift (even those outside of the orthodox faith). He leads Mars Hill Church in Seattle, which attracts . He's also the author of My Name Is Hope, Loveology, and Garden City. Jesus came as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises for a coming king. This regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit (see John 3:5, 8; Titus 3:5). . Jesus did not come for the religious elite, the socially privileged. The Practices are designed to be done over four weeks in a small group or larger community. The apostle Paul was a zealous Pharisee prior to his conversion. He is the author "Hope for Hurting Singles: A Christian Guide to Overcoming Life's Challenges. Doctrines that are reinforced and clarified in Mark include the deity of Christ, human sin, resurrection, divine sovereignty, and the kingdom of God. This does not mean we do not choose God. What might be the theological significance of this, in light of other passages in the Bible such as Exodus 29:14, Leviticus 16:27, and Hebrews 13:1112? They practicedlectio divinaor sacred reading, the ancient practice of prayerful meditation on Scripture. Mark 1:14 15 is a sort of summary statement of Marks whole Gospel. You can't "dabble" in hurry, you have to wage a kind of war against the "spirit of the age.". With the fall in Eden, sickness, disease, and death entered the world. 21:9 17). Peters confession is God-given (note Matt. God . Jesus does not deflect this but receives it and orders the demons not to make him known (Mark 3:12). She simply believed, humbly and persistently, that even the crumbs of mercy from Jesus would provide the help she so desperately needed. Throughout the Old Testament, the sun came to represent Gods favor and blessing (Ps. And when God gave his people the law, the curses resulting from disobedience included horrific sickness and disease (Deut. How does he respond to the moral questioning? The widow, on the other hand, had nothing in herself to commend her to God, and she knew it. . Theologians call this penal substitutionary atonement: Jesus paid sins penalty (penal) in our place (substitutionary) to restore us to God (atonement). UPSIDE-DOWN QUALIFICATION. Ultimately, Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5; cf. And I bet you are, too. 6:5). Grace fuels obedience. In the Old Testament, it is God who calms the waves (Job 12:15; Ps. The cup in Old Testament imagery represented Gods wrath (Isa. THE GOOD SHEPHERD. He provided leadership for the Highway 4 BART expansion to eastern Contra Costa County, and the development of a fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel. Over time, these ancient descriptions of God as the true shepherd fueled the longing for a shepherd-leader, a shepherd-king, a Messiah, who would lead Gods sheep in wisdom and restorationBut you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Lets ensure we dont simply rent the words of a famous teacher or appealing tribe, but genuinely own the words of Jesus by building our lives on authentic faith. Jesus suffered this form of execution, not for any offense he had committed (Heb. Take a moment now to ask for the Lords blessing and help as you continue in this study of Mark. The answer ultimately provided by Marks Gospel is: Jesus, the one righteous person, allowed himself on the cross to be treated as a sinner, so that sinners could be treated as righteous as they place their faith in him. In Mark 1:40 45 Jesus heals a leper not simply by speaking to him but by touching him (Mark 1:41). For more than 30 years in public service and as a small business owner, Mark has been a leader for working families. How does the broader story told in Marks Gospel portray Jesus as supremely displaying the kind of service and humility he commends in Mark 9:3337? Why might Mark have wanted to make this clear? Come away . Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 10:152 for your own life today. As you consider the Gospel of Mark as a whole, what implications do you see for your own life? 6:1). . Instead, as Jesus said, the one who rules [should be] like the one who serves (Luke 22:26).When you put it all together, spiritual warfare means living no lies not telling them, not feeling their seductive pull, not putting them into practice in our relationships. This whole-Bible motif first shows up in Genesis 3, as Adam and Eve take of the forbidden fruit and the eyes of both were opened to experience what sin, guilt, and shame really are (Gen. 3:7), and the motif runs right through the Bible to the end of Revelation, where the new Jerusalem is described as requiring no created light by which to see, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb (Rev. To love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love ones neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices (Mark 12:33). What is the gospel? DEITY OF CHRIST. Sometimes we lease a house or car because there are financial incentives. In Marks focus on Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament expectations, we see the grace of God in his commitment to keep his promises to his people, despite their waywardness. As the writer to the Hebrews makes clear, faith can lead to both triumph (Heb. Mark starts with the words, The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 1:1). Jesus provided a resurrection from death to life. The scribes were respected and admired. God later called Israel to be his son, and the Bible even describes God as calling Israel his firstborn (Ex. In Jewish culture in biblical times, wealth was viewed as a sign of Gods favor and blessingit was a given that the blessing of the Lord makes rich (Prov. This is the glory of what Martin Luther called the great exchange. Jesus took our condemnation on himself and gives us his righteousness as we look to him in faith. Mark 6:1429 recounts the discouraging events leading up to the death of John the Baptist. It is more likely, however, that in this case Jesus is just using a familiar event in nature as another illustration. Remove this cup from me, he asked (Mark 14:36). How does each demonstrate Jesus unparalleled authority? 1:5; Heb. 12:11; note also Rev. 8:6; Rom. Read Joel 2:10, 31 and Daniel 7:13, and consider the broader contexts (surrounding verses) of both of these Old Testament texts. Unclean plus clean equals clean. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. An annual Israelite festival commemorating Gods final plague on the Egyptians, which led to the exodus. Its not our work that is saving us. . In Mark 4:3541 Jesus calms a storm. Amid Israels ongoing moral failure, the prophets longed for the day when true health would be restored in a renewed Eden (Isa. . has been my shepherd all my life long, said Jacob (Gen. 48:15). This book, which he has said was a true labor of love, is priceless and timely. Yet even once they are in the land, true Sabbath rest remains elusive to Gods people, as indicated by later texts such as Psalm 95. If you bump into me on the street and ask how Im doing, Ill likely say, Great! (which is true), but the whole truth is that Im exhausted. 4:1718; on the age to come see also Eph. Note the personal implications for your walk with the Lord regarding (1) the Gospel Glimpses, (2) the Whole-Bible Connections, (3) the Theological Soundings, and (4) this passage as a whole. Read through the complete passage for this study, Mark 8:279:50. And then there is the joyful work I do at home, laboring alongside my wonderful wife to raise our two young daughters. How might later statements by Jesus, such as Mark 10:45, further fill out the significance of Jesus baptism? Consider especially the issue of discipleship. REJECTED ON OUR BEHALF. He also sits on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure where he serves on the Subcommittees on Aviation, on Water Resources and Environment, on Highways and Transit, and on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Due to Israels repeated faithlessness, the prophets spoke of a coming day when even for Israel the sun would become dark (Joel 2:10, 30 31). In the beginning, darkness covered the earth (Gen. 1:2). And they crucified him . This leads to an extended teaching on sin and the measures that must be taken to avoid it (Mark 9:4348). Jesus says that the gospel must . It is the heart, not externally managed sacrifices, that is precious to God. Jesus is the true and final temple (John 2:18 22), and all those united to him become part of this temple too (Eph. We are told that the Spirit descended on him like a dove, and a voice from heaven affirmed Jesus sonship. Sadly, such is the time we live in wheredespite the clear teaching of Scripturesomeone like John Mark Comer is teaching polytheism in mainstream Christendom. This is the glory of what Martin Luther called the great exchange. Jesus took our condemnation on himself and gives us his righteousness as we look to him in faith. . 17:24). May these things become a treasure for you throughout your lifewhich we pray will be true for you, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. . 15:20), the first instance of the resurrected body all believers will one day have, and Jesus resurrection body was thoroughly physical. . We have been twisting Gods gift of food ever since. Immediately after his baptism, Jesus is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he is tested for 40 days. One of the first things I would run into was Mormon Missionaries at my door. 6:7; Lev. The revival preceded a great assault from the atheistic authorities. Ministering to Wounded and Straying Sheep in a Pandemic. Another incredibly difficult book to review - John Mark Comer's. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! While the kingdom of God is outwardly unimpressive, the nations are gradually being gathered into it, and one day this kingdom will be unmistakably triumphant. It was founded in 2005 by theologian D. A. Carson and pastor Tim Keller. Here Jesus uses parables to explain what the kingdom of God is like. 8:32). Indeed, self-conscious reflection on personal virtue can be positively detrimental. Evidently this is an unusually strong demon (or group of demons) that has taken hold of this man. I Work for a Pastor with Low Emotional Intelligence, Split or Stay? The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all things, including the actions of human beings as moral agents, and yet moral agents are also responsible for their actions. VISION/BLINDNESS. SATAN AND DEMONS. 13:10; Ezek. . (Mark 13:9). 33:6; Ezek. Just simple, quiet, sacrificial giving. Jesus turns upside down his disciples intuitive understanding of what defines true greatness in Mark 9:3337. Refusing to please men rather than God, John had spoken out against the marriage of Herod Antipas to Herodias, the wife of his brother, Herod Philip (Mark 6:18). Baptism relates to entrance into the new covenant community, and the Lords Supper relates to ongoing participation in that community. Indeed, not only is the initiative totally on the side of Jesus, but Jesus goes to blue-collar, untrained fishermen to begin to build his church. Throughout, we are reminded that Gods mercy benefits just those who know their need of it. When you lease any property, it can give the appearance of something owned. The Messiah, Jesus is teaching, is no mere mortal. Such is the nature of the gospel. Over time, these ancient descriptions of God as the true shepherd fueled the longing for a shepherd-leader, a shepherd-king, a Messiah, who would lead Gods sheep in wisdom and restorationBut you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. What does Jesus say the bread and the wine represent (Mark 14:2225)? Then review the following questions and write your own notes on them concerning this phase of Jesus life and ministry. Mark 14 bristles with connections to the Passover event that is recorded in the book of Exodus. Read Deuteronomy 21:23, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and Malachi 4:56, and jot down connections between these Old Testament passages and what takes place in Mark 15, especially in Mark 15:2136. In light of the flow of Marks Gospel, and what is ahead for Jesus, why might Mark want to alert the reader to these events? These twelve sons were the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel. The first half of Mark shows us that God has come to us. We all fall short; each of us misses the mark. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1926 1930, available online at. The Pharisees were frequently criticized by Jesus for their hypocritical practices. Mark 8:11; 12:15) with a question, this time concerning the legality of divorce. Jesus replies, The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.. How do Old Testament passages such as Isaiah 5:17 shed light on this parable? The coming of the kingdom of God means that Gods rule over peoples hearts and lives is being established in and through Jesus. 8:13; see also Hos. I also lead a venture-backed tech startup called Threshold 360, where were on a mission to map the inside of every public location on earth in 360. We are at war. In Mark 2 we see Jesus begin to receive opposition from the religious leaders. Time and again Jesus has upended our intuitive expectations as to who receives the attention of God and who does not. SIN. Read through the complete passage for this study, Mark 3:136:6. The insiders reject the gospel; the outsiders hear it and, as often in Marks Gospel, receive it (e.g., Mark 7:24 30; 15:39). Unclean plus clean equals clean. Both the home and household of John Mark's mother Mary were important in the early Christian community of Jerusalem. Judgment over godless nations was likewise described in terms of the sun and the moon ceasing to give light (Isa. Jesus against a legion: Now thats spiritual warfare!Power encounters are an aspect of spiritual warfare, of course, but they are not its primary form. At the time of writing, Nero was emperor in Rome, Paul was in the midst of his third missionary journey (Acts 18:2321:16), and Jerusalem was about ten years away from being besieged by the Romans under the leadership of Vespasian and his son Titus (66 70 AD.). THE COSMIC TREE. According to Coptictradition, John Mark is the founder of the Coptic Church in Egypt. How does Jesus respond? If you like my review, please click Helpful on my Amazon review page.P.P.S. How could this be? We also see the grace of God in the calling of the first four disciples. To whom is Jesus speaking? 5:2532). Paul refused to take John Mark on his second missionary journey, butBarnabas, who had recommended his young cousin in the first place, still had faith in him. Real estate agents and other advisers help us navigate the painstaking complexity of mortgages, escrows, and offers. The answer ultimately provided by Marks Gospel is: Jesus, the one righteous person, allowed himself on the cross to be treated as a sinner, so that sinners could be treated as righteous as they place their faith in him. How might the two-staged healing of the blind man (Mark 8:2226) demonstrate this partial understandingespecially in the way it is placed between Jesus diagnosis of his disciples slow understanding, on the one hand (Mark 8:1421), and Peters confession of Jesus as the Messiah, on the other (Mark 8:2730)? This is the heart of Jesus. Take a moment now to ask for the Lords blessing and help as you continue in this study of Mark. We see here the unity of the Bible as Jesus carries on the work of Gods people, begun in the Old Testament. 40:11). RESURRECTION. In the Old Testament, it is God who calms the waves (Job 12:15; Ps. What comes out of a person is what defiles him. Jesus is indeed the long-awaited son of David, the king, who leads his people to true freedomfreedom not from Rome but from sin and death. We might say faith and repentance are two sides of the single coin of salvation. Jesus and the cloud are then explicitly brought together in the final judgment at the end of the Bible in Johns vision of a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man (Rev. The mocking religious authorities taunted Jesus, saying, He saved others; he cannot save himself (Mark 15:31). Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. SIN. 4:1023). The gnawing questions that get me out of bed in the morning are, how do we experience life with God? So are second chances. God does not choose those who make the cut in some waymorally, socially, intellectually. Jesus and the cloud are then explicitly brought together in the final judgment at the end of the Bible in Johns vision of a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man (Rev. There are several similarities between Isaiah 40:13 and the way Mark presents John the Baptist. Gods favor and blessing ( Ps - John Mark 's mother Mary were important the! 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