Determined to Die (Mark 14:12-31)
I. Jesus Was Determined to Die He Prepared the Last Passover He Prophesied His Betrayal He Inaugurated the New Covenant He Foretold His Abandonment
The Greatest Ambition (Mark 10:32-45)
Key Idea: May we be men who pursue true greatness according to Jesus through humble and self-sacrificial service. The way to Jerusalem and suffering (vv. 32-34) The way of the world and glory (vv. 35-40) The way of Jesus and self-sacrificial service (vv.41-45)
Three Impossible Tests (Mark 12:13-34)
Jesus’ enemies asked Him three ‘impossible’ questions intended to expose His faults and deficiencies. Should we pay taxes to Caesar? (Mark 12:13-17) How does marriage and remarriage work in the resurrection? (Mark 12:18-27) Of the 613 commandments in the OT, which is the greatest? (Mark 12:28-34) But Jesus answers them flawlessly, and then turns the questions to us: Do […]
The Best Investment in Life (Mark 8:31-38)
Key Idea: Following Jesus may seem like a life-demanding investment, but it is the best one you can make in life.
The Authority of the True King (Mark 11:27-12:12)
Key Idea: Jesus is King, not You The Confrontation (11:27-28) The Counter (11:29-30) The Cowardice (11:31-33) The Condemnation (12:1-9) The Cornerstone (12:10-12)
Who Is This King of Glory? (Mark 11:1-11)
Key Idea: Our expectations of God must be built upon what God has said. I. The King Comes to Jerusalem? II. The King Leaves Jerusalem?!
The Fear of the Lord (Mark 4:35-41)
Retreat Recap Fear the Lord Trust the Lord
God’s Love Rejected (Mark 4:1-20)
The Mission of the Messiah (Mark 10:32-45)
Key idea: We must find our life mission in Jesus’ mission, which was to glorify God by suffering, giving His life as a ransom for many. The Servant of Yahweh (10:32-34) The Servants of Self (10:35-40) The Servant of All (10:41-45)
Growing Younger (Mark 10:13-31)
Following Jesus means recognizing our need for Him.
