This clip will move you to shout and to rejoice to be a servant of this glorious King, King Jesus.

There are at least three characteristics in the first two chapters of the gospel of Mark that reveal Jesus pattern for propagating the gospel of the Kingdom. These are imperative to all who not only follow Jesus but in obedience, proclaim His message. These are imperative when it comes to Speaking of Christ.

First, Jesus lived according to the purpose of the Father in the power of the Spirit, 1:35-38.

When we find Jesus in prayer we are reminded of His heavenly connection. His calling to earthly ministry was not a calling out of man’s need for a Savior. How greatly discouraging it would have been had His coming been chiefly for man’s need. After all, He came unto his own, and his own received him not, John 1:11. Rather, His was a calling from the Father who has purposed, before the foundation of the world the redemption of His people (Ephesians 1:3-14; Romans 8:28-30), and His life was daily lived with this end in mind.

Second, Jesus lived intentionally to teach the people and to touch them where they were, 1:14, 21-22, 38-39, 45: 2:2, 13.

Jesus’ association with sinners was not with the intent of making them feel good about themselves. His purpose was to declare to them new life brought about by His coming (e.g. Mark 2:21-22). Therefore, His association with sinners always centered on His teaching, or rather, His Word (Note Mark 1:22). Throughout the first two chapters of Mark’s gospel (we have yet to study the remaining fourteen), the common practice of Jesus was to teach the people where they were, whether in the Synagogues, by the seaside, or in private homes. Three different Greek words are used in reference to Jesus’ speaking that reflect this pattern, (1) preaching, (2) teaching, and (3) conversation. Upon every opportunity in every venue Jesus lived intentionally to teach God’s Word.

Third, Jesus lived with grace in His heart toward sinners calling them to follow Him, 2:15-17.

Unlike the orthodoxy Jesus’ message was sourced with the understanding that sinful men could not fulfill of the Law of God in the flesh. This is why His calling sinners to repentance was so refreshing. Publicans and sinners had no question concerning their ability to satisfy the Law. They had already blown it and they knew it. Jesus was their only hope and that hope would not be long to be realized. God’s grace is man’s only hope and when Jesus calls sinners to follow Him, He is calling them to a life of faith in the faithful One. He calls men to believe that what God has provided in and through His Son is sufficient and is complete for his redemption and the forgiveness of sins.

If you are in the Hot Springs, come and join us as we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark. Wherever you live be sure to make the effort to connect with a local Bible teaching church. God has given to us local assemblies through which we continue stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers (Acts 2:42).

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