Posts Tagged ‘holyness’
LESSON 31 – A TRIO OF SEEDS
A TRIO OF SEEDS In our last lesson, we learned why and how Jesus spoke in parables. It was revealed that the “mystery of the kingdom” served a dual purpose: First, it would be receptive to those with receptive hearts, and secondly, it would conceal it from those who have hardened themselves against Him. If…
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JESUS TAUGHT IN PARABLES Mark 4:1-34 Let’s begin by asking, what is a parable? It is a little story that demonstrates the truth. It describes something so visible that the listener can clearly imagine it in their mind as well as driving the point home verbally. In our previous lesson, Mark deals with the danger…
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Spiritual Forces of Evil Mark 3:7-35: Mark 3:7-35 describes Jesus’ immense popularity leading to the appointment of the Twelve Apostles, the accusation from religious leaders that he uses Satanic Power, His teaching on blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and His redefining of family to include those who do God’s will, emphasizing His authority over demonic…
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THE CONTRAVERSY OF JESUSIn Mark 2:13-3:6, Jesus encourages us to cast aside legalism and follow Jesus in joyous freedom. Mark details Jesus’ clash with religious leaders (Pharisees) over core issues; associating with sinners, fasting rules, the Sabbath observation, and revealing His mission for grace and restoration, not rigid legalism that angers the Pharisees who plot…
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THE COMPASSIONATE HEALER MARK 1:40-2:12: This section describes two key events: Jesus healing a man with leprosy and a group of men bringing a paralytic man to Jesus. The first passage shows Jesus’ compassion as well as his power, healing the man by touch despite religious and social disgrace & the stigma of leprosy. The…
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THE GOSPEL OF MARK 1:16-39 Before dwelling into this chapter, I want to remind you that the four main Gospels, The Gospel of Matthew, The Gospel of Mark, The Gospel of Luke, and The Gospel of John are distinctive. If you recall, The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus as “The King.” Therefore, you have his…
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