Resources tagged with “mark”
Feasting and Fasting
Jesus offers you a feast in His presence, so do not settle for anything less.
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The Gospel for the Gerasenes.
In Mark 5:1-20 the gospel of the Kingdom of God confronts and conquers the demons who had possessed the Gerasene man. There were three responses to this confrontation. The demons told the truth about who Jesus was, many in the area were repelled by Jesus, however, and responded in fear, in favor of the status quo but the former demoniac responded in faith and confessed him to all who would listen.
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Israel Failed, Christ Prevailed
In contrast to the disobedience of Israel, Jesus is the one who prevailed in his probation keeping righteousness; he is called, he is proved, he is obedient.
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How (Not) To Enter the Kingdom
Mark 10:13-52 presents four ways by which one might seek to enter the kingdom. Jesus instructs us to enter the kingdom as a child and as a blind man, but not as the rich or powerful.
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From Bondage to Blessing
Because Christ, the Son of Man, paralyzed sin and death for us, we must continue to trust him and bring others to his feet.
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“Let the Children Come to Me”
Jesus teaches us important truths about how we must enter the kingdom of God, truths that his disciples had failed to grasp.
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Greatness Redefined
Obsessed with success and power, the disciples are confronted with Jesus' radical definition of greatness.
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Placing People Before Their Savior
Mark challenges many of the purveying views as to who Jesus was by showing that someone greater than all of the Old Testament institutions was present.
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