The Gospel of Passion
Mark 1:9-21
The Gospel of Mark
• Scholars conclude that Mark was the “first
Gospel written” and that Matthew and
Luke used it as a guide in writing theirs.
• Mark was NOW considered to be the
“Priority Gospel”
• Mark was viewed as
the “Original Gospel”
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I. The Affirmation by the Father:
(Mark 1:9-11)
• Matt 3:15-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23
• Leaving Nazareth:
• Fulfilling Righteousness:
• The Activity of the Trinity:
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II. The Attack by the Enemy:
(Mark 1:12,13)
Total commitment to God’s mission:
Face down with the evil one:
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III. The Astounding Message:
(Mark 1:14-15)
• (Corresponding Text: John 1:19-4:54)
Jesus presents the elements of Faith:
• Repent: (Change your mind; turn your direction;
follow)
• Believe: (a moment of faith
placement and trust)
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IV. The Attentive Followers:
(Mark 1:16-21)
• (Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11)
Two Life altering words:
“Follow Me”
“I will make you….
“Fishers of men”