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July 1, 2024
<p>“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 9: “Heart Over Tradition: True Purity and Devotion” Big Idea: Jesus teaches about true defilement (worshipping man instead of God), emphasizing the importance of inner purity. Practice: Cultivate a heart that is pure and pleasing to God, prioritizing righteousness over external rituals. Reference: Mark 6:53-7:13 Cross-Reference: Matthew 15:10-20 1. The Compassionate Healer (Mark 6:53-56) Teaching Points: • Jesus’s Compassion: Jesus’s willingness to heal all who come to Him, demonstrating His deep compassion and power. • Faith in Action: The people’s eagerness to bring the sick to Jesus reflects their faith in His ability to heal. Application: •Approaching Jesus with Faith: Come to Jesus with our needs, believing in His power and compassion. •Extending Compassion: Mirror Jesus’s compassion by actively seeking to help those in need around us. 2. The Confrontation with Tradition (Mark 7:1-5) Teaching Points: • Tradition vs. Commandment: Recognize the difference between human traditions and God’s commandments. • Pharisaic Legalism: The Pharisees focus on external rituals rather than the heart’s true condition. Application: • Examining Our Traditions: Reflect on our own religious practices and traditions. Are they life-giving or merely ritualistic? 3. Jesus’s FREEDOM From Tradition (Mark 7:6-8) Teaching Points: • Hypocrisy Exposed: Jesus calls out the Pharisees’ hypocrisy, quoting Isaiah to highlight their misplaced priorities. • True Worship: True worship is not about lip service but about a heart aligned with God’s will. Application: • Heart Check: Pray self-reflective prayers as an exercise to examine the sincerity of our worship. i.e. “God break my heart for what breaks yours.” “Show me the things you would have me to pursue.” 4. The Corruption of Tradition (Mark 7:9-13) Teaching Points: • Tradition vs. Commandment: Jesus exposes how the Pharisees’ traditions nullify God’s commandments, specifically the command to honor parents. • Corban Controversy: Explain the practice of declaring something Corban and how it was misused to evade responsibilities. Application: • Avoiding Legalism: Examine all of the, “we’ve always done it this way” practices in your life. Do they allow traditions to overshadow or contradict the essence of God’s commands. Conclusion • Recap: The Keys: Jesus’s compassion, the emptiness of mere tradition, and the call for genuine heart devotion. - Jesus is compassionate on those who truly believe and are devoted to FOLLOWING HIM. - Rather than obedience to God the Pharisees and Scribes were pushed to follow man based on traditions. - God is clear when He says, “Do not have other gods besides me.” -Exodus 20:3. Commandment NUMBER ONE! - Everything in our lives should flow from the first priority we have, to honor God. When we properly prioritize only then can we live lives of obedience.</p>
June 24, 2024
<p><strong>“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark”</strong></p> <p><strong>Week 8: “A Revealing Storm”</strong></p> <p><strong>Big Idea: </strong>Jesus walks on water, demonstrating his sovereignty over nature and calming his disciples’ fears.</p> <p><strong>Practice: </strong>Have faith in Jesus, even in the midst of life’s storms, knowing that he is always present and in control.</p> <p><strong>Reference: </strong>Mark 6:45-52 <strong>Cross-Reference: </strong>Matthew 14:22-33</p> <p><strong>Structure:</strong></p> <p>Recognizing Life’s Storms V45-47 </p> <p>Jesus sends away the disciples, dismisses the crowd and heads up the hills to pray.</p> <p>Jesus’ True Identity V48- 50 </p> <p>Omnipresence [all-present] – <em>He saw that they were in serious trouble</em> (vision from an impossible distance)</p> <p>Omnipotence [all-powerful] – <em>Jesus came toward them, walking on water. </em>(treading over impossible circumstances)</p> <p>Omniscience [all-knowing] – <em>He intended to go past them</em> (a theophany of God revealed) </p> <p><em>They thought it was a ghost</em> (illustrating the glow of His divinity)</p> <p>Grand Revelation – <em>Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid</em>. (I AM. The culmination of His divinity.)</p> <p>Jesus Calms Life’s Seas V51-52 </p> <p>The wind/the struggle ends, their lack of faith is further revealed.</p> <p><strong>Why Verse 48 Changes, EVERYTHING:</strong></p> <p>“He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them,”</p> <p><strong>Mark 6:48 NLT</strong></p> <ul> <li>The omnipresence of Jesus on display. From a distance, Jesus saw the plight of His’ disciples. </li> <li>John’s account along with the time elapse illustrates quite some distance from shore. </li> </ul> <p><strong>John 6:19 NKJV</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fourth watch is a Roman time standard (3am-6am) further illustrating Mark’s intended audience (Christian’s in Rome). The Jewish tradition only calls for 3 watch divisions. </li> <li>Roughly 9-12 hrs have elapsed since Jesus left the disciples. (Evening is roughly 6pm by Jewish standard, 4th watch is between 3-6am)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The idea of God “passing by” holds an implication of the Divine Presence and Manifestation of the power and theophany of God. </li> <li>The omnipotence of Jesus on display. Doing the humanly impossible, coming out to them walking on the water.</li> </ul> <p>- A theophany is an appearance of God, an intense manifestation of the presence of God that is accompanied by an extraordinary visual display.<a href="applewebdata://CD9143BC-A35B-47EE-930A-5F31E0B0EA5B#_ftn1">[1]</a></p> <p><strong>Exodus 33:14-19 CSB</strong></p> <p><strong>1 Kings 19:11-13 ESV</strong></p> <ul> <li>The omniscience of Jesus on display. Intending to go past them implies the unveiling revelation of His full knowledge and abilities to reveal Himself and the characteristics of God.</li> <li>This act of “passing by” and further revealing His deity answers their question from the last time He saved them out on the Lake, “Who is this?”. Jesus is further identifying Himself as God in flesh, or Messiah. </li> </ul> <p><em>“They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!””</em></p> <p><strong>Mark 4:41 NIV</strong></p> <p>for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.”</p> <p><strong>Mark 6:50 NASB95</strong> ἐγώ <a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1473.htm">(I)</a> εἰμι <a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm">(am <em>He</em>)</a></p> <ul> <li>Most English translations miss the importance of this statement of Jesus, “<strong>egó eimi</strong><strong>” </strong>or simply put in English “I Am.” Jesus in the further revealing of His Divine nature provides a word of comfort and peace by speaking His true identity. Yeshua, Yahweh saves.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Exodus 3:14-15 LSB</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Word, logos, has become flesh. He is with the people as their salvation but He is directly God who has come to save man.</li> </ul> <p><strong>John 1:1-5 LSB</strong></p> <p><strong>Revelation 22:13 CSB</strong></p> <p><strong>Quotes:</strong></p> <p>"The New Testament is in the Old concealed; the Old Testament is in the New revealed."</p> <p>- Saint Augustine of Hippo</p> <p><a href="applewebdata://CD9143BC-A35B-47EE-930A-5F31E0B0EA5B#_ftnref1">[1]</a> The Gospel Coalition. “Theophany”. Vern Poythress. <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/theophany/">https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/theophany/</a> (accessed June 17th, 2024)</p> <p><br></p>
June 17, 2024
<p><strong>“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark”</strong></p> <p><strong>Week 7: “Stop and Pray” *Father’s Day</strong></p> <p><strong>Big Idea:</strong> Jesus miraculously feeds a multitude with five loaves and two fish, revealing his compassion and provision.</p> <p>- Building a Prayer Life to Trust God in All Situations</p> <p><strong>Practice:</strong> Trust in Jesus’ abundance and generosity, and be willing to share what you have with others in need.</p> <p><strong>Reference:</strong> Mark 6:30-44 <strong>Cross-Reference: </strong>Matthew 14:13-21</p> <p>“He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.”</p> <p><strong>Mark 6:31 CSB</strong></p> <p>“He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves. He kept giving them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all.”</p> <p><strong>Mark 6:41 CSB</strong></p> <p><strong>I. Recognizing the Need for Solitude and Prayer (Mark 6:30-32)</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Verse</strong>: Verse 31 - "Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest awhile."</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Points</strong>:</p> <ul> <ol> <li><strong>Jesus’ Invitation to Rest</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>The importance Jesus places on rest and solitude.</li> <li>He acknowledges the disciples’ exhaustion and need for retreat.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Solitude as a Space for Encounter</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Solitude is not just for physical rest but for spiritual renewal.</li> <li>Numerous examples of Jesus seeking solitude throughout His ministry.</li> </ul> </ol> </ul> <p><strong>Practical Applications</strong>:</p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Daily Practice</strong>: Set aside specific times each day for prayer and reflection.</li> <li><strong>Creating a Sacred Space</strong>: Create a physical space at home designated for prayer.</li> <li><strong>Digital Detox</strong>: Practice periods of disconnecting from technology to focus on God.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>II. The Challenge of Interruptions (Mark 6:33-34)</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Insight</strong>: The crowd followed Jesus and the disciples, interrupting their planned solitude.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Points</strong>:</p> <ul> <ol> <li><strong>Responding with Compassion</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Jesus' compassion for the crowd despite the interruption.</li> <li>Jesus teaches the disciples (and us) to balance ministry and personal time with God.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Seeing Interruptions as Opportunities</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Interruptions are opportunities to serve and trust in God’s provision.</li> <li>Jesus models flexibility and attentiveness to the needs around Him.</li> </ul> </ol> </ul> <p><strong>Practical Applications</strong>:</p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Mindset Shift</strong>: View interruptions as divine appointments.</li> <li><strong>Prayer in the Moment</strong>: Practice quick, heartfelt prayers for strength and guidance during interruptions.</li> <li><strong>Balance</strong>: Develop a rhythm that includes both dedicated prayer time and openness to spontaneous ministry.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>III. Dependence on God in Times of Need (Mark 6:35-38)</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Insight</strong>: The disciples see the challenge of feeding the multitude as impossible, but Jesus invites them to trust and act.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Points</strong>:</p> <ul> <ol> <li><strong>Human Limitations</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Acknowledge the disciples' practical concerns and limitations.</li> <li>Jesus doesn’t dismiss these concerns but calls for faith and action.</li> </ul> <li><strong>God’s Provision</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Jesus involves the disciples in the miracle, teaching them to rely on God.</li> <li>We must see the importance of bringing whatever we have to God in prayer.</li> </ul> </ol> </ul> <p><strong>Practical Applications</strong>:</p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Present Your Needs</strong>: Begin bringing all needs, big and small, to God in prayer.</li> <li><strong>Trust in Provision</strong>: Foster a mindset of trust in God’s ability to provide beyond our capabilities.</li> <li><strong>Active Faith</strong>: Practice stepping out in faith, even when solutions seem impossible.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>IV. The Power of Prayer and Thanksgiving (Mark 6:39-44)</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Verse</strong>: Verse 41 - "Looking up to Heaven, He blessed and broke the loaves."</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Points</strong>:</p> <ul> <ol> <li><strong>Looking Up to Heaven</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Notice the significance of Jesus looking up to Heaven, symbolizing dependence on the Father.</li> <li>Acknowledge the practice of blessing and giving thanks before the miracle.</li> </ul> <li><strong>The Miracle of Multiplication</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Jesus’ prayer and blessing lead to the miraculous feeding.</li> <li>Note the abundance left over, emphasizing God’s generosity.</li> </ul> </ol> </ul> <p><strong>Practical Applications</strong>:</p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Gratitude in Prayer</strong>: Integrate thanksgiving into daily prayers, recognizing God’s blessings.</li> <li><strong>Pray with Expectation</strong>: Cultivate an expectation that God hears and responds to our prayers.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Sharing the Blessing</strong>: Encourage sharing testimonies of God’s provision to build faith in others.</p>
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