Sermon Outlines: Mark 2 thru 4
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February 17, 2008 ● Mark 4:35-41
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #12 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
the lordship of jesus christ
“Trusting Jesus’ Power & Mission thru the Storms of Our Lives”
Today’s Passage in Context
1. Preceded by Parables about the Kingdom: Mk 4:1-34
2. Grouped Together with 4 Miracles: Mk 4:35-6:6
● His Power over Nature: 4:35ff
● His Power over the Demonic: 5:1ff
● His Power over Disease: 5:21ff
● His Power over Death: 5:21ff
● He is Rejected by His Hometown: 6:1ff
Jesus Christ is Lord of All
1. His Power over a Storm vs35-39
2. His Lordship Revealed vs40-41
● The Biblical Imagery of the Sea: (pertaining to God - 1Ki 7:23ff; 2Ch 4:2ff; Jer 27:19; Rev 4:6; 15:2; pertaining to evil - Is 57:20; Rev 13:1; 18:19; 21:1)
● God’s Salvific Power over the Sea: Ps 107:23ff; Ex 14:21ff; Is 43:1ff; (see also: Ge 8:1ff; Job 38:8ff; Ps 33:7; 65:7; 77:16; 89:9; Jon 1:4; Nah 1:3f)
Trusting Jesus Christ by Faith
1. Thru the Storms of Life
● which Come in a Fallen World: Mk 13:5-8; 2Ki 4:1ff; 2Co 11:26-27
● which Rise up against Believers: Mk 13:6-13; Rev 13:1ff; Ac 14:22
2. According to His Power & Mission
● We Depend on Jesus’ Power: Mk 2:3ff; Ac 12:5ff; 2Co 1:8ff; 4:7ff; 8:1ff
● We are Devoted to Jesus’
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February 10, 2008 ● Mark 4:21-34
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #11 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
the
“Recognizing & Receiving the King and Trusting in His Advancing Kingdom”
Review of Mark 4:1-20
1. Understanding Jesus’ Parable
● As Kingdom Revelation
● As the Kingdom Advancing
2. Taking Jesus’ Word to Heart
● Responding to His Word
● Understanding & Trusting His Word
Recognizing & Receiving King Jesus
1. Thru His Self-disclosed Revelation vs21-23
● OT-Prophetic Revelation: Mk 1:1-8
● Kingdom Revelation: Mk 1:9ff; 4:1ff
● Gospel Revelation: Mk 8:27-9:13
● Eschatological Revelation: Mk 13:26-27; 14:61-62
2. Thru the Message of His Kingdom vs24-25, 33-34
● Take His Word to Heart: vs24-25
● Continue walking with Jesus: vs33-34
Trusting in His Advancing Kingdom
1. Amidst its Mysterious Growth vs26-29
● Faithfully and Patiently Sowing: 1Co 3:6-15; Jm 5:7-10
● Embracing the Wisdom and Power of the Cross: 1Co 1:18-2:5
2. Amidst its Apparent Insignificance vs30-32
● Delighting in Our Weaknesses: 2Co 12:7-10
● Devoted to Prayer: Lk 17:20-18:8
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February 3, 2008 ● Mark 4:1-20
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #10 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
the word of jesus christ
“Rejected by the World, but Producing a Harvest for His Kingdom”
Introduction to Mark chapter 4
1. Defining some Terms
● Parable: a figure of speech (a simile, metaphor, short story) that expresses spiritual truth by comparing it to the natural realm (God’s word is like a seed)
● the Word: the message of the kingdom; God’s self revelation in Jesus Christ (the gospel)
● Kingdom: the divine reign or rule of God thru Jesus Christ advancing in this world and climaxing at His 2nd Coming
● Secret: that which must be revealed in order to be understood (a truth that can’t be understood unless God explains it to us)
● Revelation: God’s truth (concerning His divine nature, His will, and His work in this world) and the process by which this truth is made known
2. Today’s Parable in Context
● God’s kingdom has come in Jesus
● Jesus is an itinerant (traveling) Preacher
● Large Crowds are attracted to Him
● Opposition is rising against Him
● Jesus focuses on the Disciples
Understanding Jesus’ Parable
1. As Kingdom Revelation 4:1-13
● Veiled Revelation for the Crowds
● Disclosed Revelation for His Disciples
● Judgment for those in Unbelief
● “The Rightful King has Landed” (C.S. Lewis: Mere Christianity)
2. As the Kingdom Advancing 4:13-20
● Jesus is Sowing the Word (the Message of His Kingdom)
● The Soils are People Responding (to the Word)
● The Word Produces a Harvest (the final harvest is in view)
Taking Jesus’ Parable to Heart
1. Responding to His Word
● Are we Hardened and Deceived?
● Are we Overcome by Fear?
● Are we Overcome by the World?
● Are we Hearing, Accepting and Bearing Fruit?
2. Understanding & Trusting His Word
● It is Kingdom-Centered
● It Works like Seed in the Soil
● It Reveals the Hearts of Sinners
● It does & will Produce a Harvest
● It is a Priority & Power for Believers
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January 27, 2008 ● Mark 3:20-35
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #9 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
the TRUE FAMILY of jesus christ
“Doing the Will of God as a Fellowship of Believers”
the opposition against jesus
1. His Gospel-Driven Ministry 3:20-22
● Sacrificially Serving People
● Exposing Unbelief & Rebellion
2. His Gospel-Centered Focus 3:23-35
● Jesus’ Divine Power over Satan
● The Eternal Impact of Faith & Sin
● Jesus’ Redefinition of the Family
the true family members of jesus
1. We Repent of Strongholds
● Our Unbelief & Worldly Wisdom
● Our Rebellion & Petty Excuses
2. We Do the Will of God
● By Believing & Following Jesus
● By Sacrificing for the Gospel
3. We Fellowship Together in Christ
● By Recognizing Jesus’ Affirmation
● By Welcoming other Sinners
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January 20, 2008 ● Mark 3:7-19
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #8 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
the ministry of jesus christ
“Walking in Fellowship with Jesus and Faithfully Ministering His Gospel”
Some Key Passages with the Disciples (in Mark)
● Mk 1:17- their Calling is defined
● Mk 3:13-15 - they are Chosen
● Mk 6:7-13 - they are Sent out
● Mk 8:29 - Peter’s Confession
● Mk 14:27, 50 - they abandon Jesus
● Mk 16:7 - Mary is sent to them
Jesus’ Public Ministry Expands
1. Jesus & the Crowds 3:7-12
● His Gospel-Driven Priorities
● His Gospel-Centered Miracles
2. Jesus & the Apostles 3:13-19
● The Choosing of the Twelve
● The Identity of the Twelve
Jesus’ Present Day Ministry thru Us
1. Walking in Fellowship with Jesus
● Recognizing His Glory & Relevance
● Spending time with Jesus
2. Faithfully Ministering His Gospel
● Making “Discipleship” a Priority
● Learning from the Apostles
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January 13, 2008 ● Mark 2:18-3:6
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #7 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
the joy FOUND IN jesus christ
“Encountering Jesus’ Presence and Surrendering to His Lordship amidst Man’s Evil Schemes”
Topics & Themes: chps 1 thru 2
● The Gospel of Jesus Christ
● The Glory of Jesus Christ
● The Wilderness Motif
● The Power of Jesus Christ
● The Rise of Jesus’ Popularity
● Jesus on the Move
● The Rise of Jesus’ Opposition
Encountering Jesus’ Presence
1. Jesus in 1st Century Judaism 2:18-22
● A Question regarding Fasting
● The Joy found in Jesus Christ
2. Jesus in 21st Century
● Recognizing Today’s Questions
● Knowing the Joy of His Presence
Surrendering to Jesus’ Lordship
1. Jesus & the Pharisees 2:23-3:6
● Questions regarding the Sabbath
● Answers from the Master
● Man’s Evil Schemes Revealed
2. Jesus & Modern Day Discipleship
● Recognizing Today’s Strongholds
● Walking in the Joy of His Lordship
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January 6, 2008 ● Mark 2:1-17
The Gospel of Mark ● Message #6 ● by Pastor Marcus Johnson
JESUS: A FRIEND FOR SINNERS
“Believing and Following Jesus: how Christian is our Christianity?”
Review: an Outline of Mark’s Gospel
{Adapted from David Garland’s Commentary on Mark: NIVAC)
1. Prologue (introduction) 1:1-13
2. Ministry in
3. Journey to
4. Confrontation & Death 11:1 - 15:41
5. The Resurrection 15:42 - 16:8
Jesus: A Friend for Sinners
1. Jesus Heals a Paralytic vs1-12
● Jesus Enters (
● Jesus Preaches to the People
● Some Men come by Faith
● Jesus Forgives the Paralytic
● The Teachers are Offended
● Jesus Heals the Paralytic
● God is Glorified
2. Jesus Calls a Tax Collector vs13-17
● Jesus Withdraws (by the lake)
● Jesus Teaches the Crowds
● Jesus Calls Levi: who follows Him
● Jesus Fellowships with “Sinners”
● The Teachers are Offended
● Jesus Defines His Gospel
Believing & Following Jesus
1. Believing in Jesus:
● Are we Captivated by His Authority?
● Are we Awed by His Identity?
● Are we Transformed by His Calling?
2. Following Jesus:
● Are we Among the Uncommitted Crowd?
● Are we Among the “Sinners” ?
● Are we in Bondage to Religious Pride?
● Are we Disciples Living by Faith?
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