The Gospel of Mark
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Mark 10:45
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Author:
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Anonymous
Thought to be John Mark (Acts 12:12; 12:25;
13:5,13; 15:37-38; Col. 4:10; Philemon 24;
2 Tim. 4:11; 1 Pet. 5:13; note Mk. 14:51-52)
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Audience:
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Roman citizens
omits many Jewish references
fewer OT quotations (1:2-3; 7:6-7) and
references (4:12; etc.)
explains Jewish customs (7:2; 14:12; 15:42)
interprets Aramaic words (3:17; 5:41; 7:34;
15:22)
uses Latin terms in place of Greek
(4:21; 6:27,42; 15:15,16,39)
mentions the wife who puts away (10:12)
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Date:
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Prior to the destruction of Jerusalem in
A.D. 70 (Mk. 13:2)
Possibly A.D. 55 – 65
Theme:
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Jesus the sacrificial servant (Mk. 10:45)
Mark is the gospel of action portraying
Jesus as a servant on the move
(“straightway” or “immediately” is used
forty times from 1:10 to 15:1)
Background Basics
Outline: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
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The
The
The
The
The
Servant
Servant
Servant
Servant
Servant
Presented (1:1 – 2:12)
Opposed (2:13 – 8:26)
Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
Exalted (16:1-20)
Why Four Gospels?
Four Portraits of Jesus Christ
Matthew
For Jews (1:1-2)
Jesus, Messiah and King
(1:1; 2:1-2; 21:5)
“Fulfilled”
Mark
For Romans (12:42)
Jesus, Sacrificial Servant
(10:45)
“Immediately”
Luke
For Gentiles (1:3)
Jesus, Savior of All Mankind
(14:22; 19:10)
“Son of Man”
John
For Jews and Gentiles
Jesus, Divine Son of God
(1:1,14; 20:31)
“Believe” … “Eternal life”
Mark’s Emphasis on Jesus as Servant
Mark uses the word
“immediately” to show
the action of a servant
1:10; 1:12; 1:29; 1:30;
1:43; 2:8; 2:12; 4:29; 5:2;
5:30; 5:42; 6:50; 6:54;
7:25; 8:10; 9:14-15; 9:20;
10:52; 11:2-3; 14:43;
14:45; 15:1
Mark contains activities
and lessons by Jesus
illustrating service
1:35; 1:38; 1:45; 3:21;
5:3-5; 6:31; 7:33-34;
8:22-25; 9:22,26-27; 9:41;
10:30; 10:39; 10:45;
12:29; 21:41-44
Mark At A Glance
Theme
Service
Sacrifice
Reference
Mark 1-10
Mark 11-16
Topic
Sayings and
Signs
Sufferings
Time
about 3 years, about 40 days
6 months
Location
Galilee and
Perea
Date
Judea and
Jerusalem
c. A.D. 29-33
The Gospel of Mark
opens with the
“Galilean Ministry”
of Jesus
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
1.) Introduction (v. 1)
2.) The ministry of John (vv. 2-8)
3.) The baptism of Jesus (vv. 9-10)
4.) The temptation of Jesus (vv. 12-13)
5.) The preaching of Jesus (vv. 14-15)
6.) The calling of the disciples (vv. 16-20)
7.) The teaching and healing of Jesus (vv. 21-28)
8.) The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law (vv. 29-31)
9.) The healing throughout Galilee (vv. 32-39)
10.) The cleansing of a leper (vv. 40-45)
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1. John’s baptism
2. People come to John
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5
4. Jesus is tempted
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2
4?
3. Jesus comes to John
5. Jesus preaches in
Galilee
6. Jesus teaches and
heals in Capernaum
Old Testament Citations
in the Book of Mark
OT Reference
NT Citation
Subject Matter
Mal. 3:1; Isa. 40:3
Mark 1:2-3
John the Baptist
Isaiah 6:9-10
Mark 4:12
use of parables
Isaiah 29:13
Mark 7:6-7
empty ritualism
Exodus 20:12
Mark 7:10
5th Commandment
Ezekiel 12:2
Mark 8:18
hardened hearts
Isaiah 66:24
Mark 9:48
punishment of Hell
Genesis 1:27; 2:24
Mark 10:6-8
male and female
Exodus 20:12-16
Mark 10:19
5th – 9th
Commandments
Old Testament Citations
in the Book of Mark
OT Reference
NT Citation
Subject Matter
The Temptation of Jesus
Genesis 3:6
1 John 2:16
The First Adam
Mark 1:12-13
The Second Adam
The tree was
good for food
Lust of the
flesh
It was pleasant
to the eyes
Lust of the
eyes
Desirable to
make one wise
Pride of life
Command these
stones to
become bread
The Devil …
showed him all
the kingdoms
Throw yourself
down from here
Water Baptism and Holy Spirit Baptism
Compared and Contrasted
Mark 1:8
Administrator
John, Apostles,
NT Christians
(commanded)
Water
Jesus
(promised)
Purpose
Remission of
sins
Miraculous
confirmation
demonstration and
inspiration
Recipients
All who will
repent
Apostles (Acts 1:4-5;
2:1-4) and Cornelius
(10:44-46; 11:15-17)
Element
Holy Spirit
Religious / Political Leaders
in the Book of Mark
Scribes (1:26; 2:6,22;
etc.)
lawyers, teachers, scribes,
copyists, part of the Pharisees
Pharisees (2:16,18,24;
etc.) – c. 2nd Cent. B.C.
Leading religious leaders,
controlled the temple; strict
sect; many traditions
Sadducees (12:18)
– c. 166-163 B.C.
controlled priesthood; law of
Moses only; denied the
resurrection and spirits
Herodians (3:6; 12:13)
Jewish party loyal to Herod,
opposed to the Pharisees
Zealots are not mentioned in the Book of Mark. Essenes are not mentioned
by name in the Bible.
The “Do Not Tell”
Commands of Jesus
1:44
when he healed the
leper
3:12
when he cast out
demons (see 1:34)
5:43
when he raised the
daughter of Jarius
7:36
when he healed the
deaf mute
8:30; 9:9
when he taught his
own disciples
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Mark 2
Healing in Capernaum
by the sea side
Note: 2:1,13
“The Sabbath Day” Controversies
in the Book of Mark
1:21
cast out a demon, no
controversy recorded
2:23-24
disciples plucked grain,
Pharisees question
Jesus
healed a man,
Pharisees looked for an
accusation again Jesus
taught in the
synagogue, no
controversy recorded
3:2-4
6:2
Controversy Stories in Mark
Over Jesus’ right to forgive sins
2:1-12
Over fellowship with sinners
2:13-17
Over the need for fasting
2:18-22
Over picking grain – the Sabbath
2:23-27
Over the nature of Jesus’ family
3:31-35
Over the source of Jesus’ power
3:22-30
Over eating with unwashed hands 7:1-5,14-23
Over human tradition
7:6-13
Over the legality of divorce
10:1-12
Controversy Stories in Mark
Over Jesus’ authority
11:27-33
Over paying taxes to Caesar
12:13-17
Over the resurrection
12:18-27
Over the greatest command
12:28-34
Over the nature of the Christ
12:35-37
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Mark 3
Healing in the Synagogue
Healing Many by the Sea
Choosing the Twelve
Healing the Demon Possessed
Note: 3:1,7,13,19
The Twelve Apostles
Matthew 10:2-4
Mark 3:13-19
Luke 6:12-16
Acts 1:12-26
1. Simon / Peter
Simon / Peter
Simon / Peter
Peter
2. Andrew
James
Andrew
John
3. James
John
James
James
4. John
Andrew
John
Andrew
5. Philip
Philip
Philip
Philip
6. Bartholomew
Bartholomew
Bartholomew
Thomas
7. Thomas
Matthew
Matthew
Bartholomew
8. Matthew
Thomas
Thomas
Matthew
9. James
James
James
James
10. Thaddaeus*
Thaddaeus
Simon
Simon
11. Simon
Simon
Judas – of James Judas – of James
12. Judas
Judas
Judas
* Called “Labbaeus” in Matthew 10:3 (KJV)
Matthias
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Parables of the Servant (4:1-34)
Mark 4
Teaching by the Sea
Calming the Storm
Note: 4:1,35
Material Unique to Mark
4:26-29
Parable of Seed Growth
7:32-37
Healing of the deafmute
Healing of the blind
man at Bethsaida
Forgive others in order
to be forgiven
a young man fled
naked
8:22-26
11:25-26
14:51-52
Other minor differences: 3:9-11,15,20-21,23; 4:24; 5:4-5,26,29-30; 6:6,13,1921,23-24,31,52; 7:2-4,30; 9:10,21-24,26-27,33-34,41; 10:24; 11:16; 12:32-34;
14:59; 15:8,41,44; 16:1,14-20
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Parables of the Servant (4:1-34)
Miracles of the Servant (4:35 – 5:43)
Mark 5
Gerasene demoniac
Healing near Capernaum?
Note: 5:1,20,21
Miracles of Jesus in the Book of Mark
1:23-26
Cast out a demon
1:29-31
Healed sickness
1:32-34,39
Various diseases
1:40-45
Cleansed a leper
2:1-12
Healed a paralytic
3:1-6
Withered hand
3:10-12
Healed many
3:22
Cast out a demon
4:35-41
Calmed the storm
5:1-20
Cast out demons
5:25-34
Healed a blood flow
5:21-24,35-43
Raised a dead child
6:35-44
Fed 5000
6:47-52
Walked on water
6:53-56
Healed many
Five Characteristics
of Jesus’ Miracles
1. Met a need
2. Were complete
3. Were immediate*
4. Demonstrated
Power
5. Served a purpose
* Comp. Mk. 8:22-26
Miracles of Jesus in the Book of Mark
7:24-30
Cast out a demon
Five Characteristics
7:31-37
Healed a deaf man
of Jesus’ Miracles
8:1-9
Fed 4000
8:22-26
Healed a blind man
9:17-29
Cast out a demon
10:46-52
Healed blind men
11:12-14,20-21
Withered fig tree
16:1-8
Resurrection
1. Met a need
2. Were complete
3. Were immediate*
4. Demonstrated
Power
5. Served a purpose
* Comp. Mk. 8:22-26
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Parables of the Servant (4:1-34)
Miracles of the Servant (4:35 – 5:43)
Growing Opposition to the Servant (6:1 – 8:26)
Mark 6
In “his own country”
On the sea
Came to Gennesaret
Note: 6:1,6,32,45,53
The House of Herod
Herod Philip II
Archelaus
Herod of Chalcis
Drusilla
Herod Agrippa I
Herod Agrippa II
Herodias3
Bernice
Aristobolus
Herod the Great
Herod Antipas1
Herod Philip I2
Salome4
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Antipater
1
Mark 6:14-22; 8:15
2
Mark 6:17
3
Mark 6:17
4
Mark 6:22-25
The Growth of the Disciples in the Book of Mark
They grow in their
understanding of the
nature of Jesus –
who he is
They grow in their
understanding of the
teaching of Jesus –
what he says
They grow in their
understand of the
demands of Jesus –
what he requires of them
4:40
6:52
11:22
7:18; 8:17ff,31-32; 9:32;
16:14
9:19
9:33-35; 10:35-45
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Parables of the Servant (4:1-34)
Miracles of the Servant (4:35 – 5:43)
Growing Opposition to the Servant (6:1 – 8:26)
Mark 7
Near Capernaum
Borders of Tyre and Sidon
Borders of Decapolis
Note: 7:24,26,31
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
Initial Opposition to the Servant (2:1 – 3:35)
Parables of the Servant (4:1-34)
Miracles of the Servant (4:35 – 5:43)
Growing Opposition to the Servant (6:1 – 8:26)
Mark 8
Dalmanutha
Bethsaida
Ceasarea Philippi
Note: 8:10,22,27
The Roman Caesars
Caesar
Augustas
31 B.C. – A.D.14
Tiberius
A.D. 14 – 37
Caligula
A.D. 37 – 41
Claudius
A.D. 41 – 54
Nero
A.D. 54 – 68
Key Event
Birth of Christ
Ministry of Christ
Jews expelled from Rome
Paul goes to Rome
Galba, Otho, Vitellius
Vespasian
Titus
A.D. 69 – 79
Fall of Jerusalem
A.D. 79 – 81
Domitian
A.D. 81 – 96
John exiled on Patmos
Mark 8: Applications For Today
1. Jesus did not use a “social gospel” approach to
evangelism by feeding the people first to get them
interested in the preaching. Jesus taught the people first
and then fed them (8:1-3).
2. Jesus cares. He feels compassion for the needs of
mankind (8:2).
3. Eating should be orderly, with thankfulness and without
waste (8:6-9).
4. A person’s evil character and teaching can slowly
influence a good person for the worse – like leaven
working in a lump of dough (8:15).
5. Let us not be slow to understand what Jesus is telling us
(8:17-21).
6. Do what Jesus says even if it doesn’t make sense to us
(8:26,30).
7. Do not stand in Jesus’ way. Do what God wants, not what
you want (8:32-33).
8. True disciples of Jesus will put Jesus first and be
unashamed of Jesus (8:34-38).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
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The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
Death and discipleship (8:27 – 9:50)
Divorce (10:1-12)
Death and discipleship (10:13-52)
Mark 9
Mount of Transfiguration
Galilee
Capernaum
Note: 9:2,30,33
“The Spirit and Power of Elijah”
Elijah
John the Baptist
Hid in the brook
Lived in the deserts
Ravens fed him
Locust and wild honey
Hairy man
Raiment of camel’s hair
Call to repentance
Call to repentance
Compelling personality
All Judea came to him
Rebuked his enemies
Rebuked his enemies
Faced Ahab
Faced Herod
Scorned by Jezebel
Scorned by Herodias
Hour of doubt
Hour of doubt
Loyal disciples
Loyal disciples
Extraordinary end
Beheaded
Mark 9: Applications For Today
1. The kingdom of God has already been established with
power (9:1). There will be no future millennial kingdom
on the earth as taught by premillennialists.
2. We must listen to Jesus and Jesus only (9:7-8).
3. For those with a great faith, all things are possible to him
that believes (9:23). (Remember, “all things” means “all
things” within the plan and purpose of God for mankind.)
4. Greatness comes to those who are servants and humble
(9:35-36).
5. Jesus is not promoting denominationalism in Mark 9:3839 as some teach today. Jesus is teaching that one with
authority from Jesus can act even though he is not acting
within a certain group that also has the same authority.
6. Make whatever sacrifice necessary to eliminate whatever
will cause you to stumble and go to hell (9:43-48).
7. Christians need to be seasoned with salt: flavoring,
preserving, and purifying the world around them (9:50).
8. Instead of disputing among brethren (9:34), let there be
peace among brethren (9:50).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
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The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
Death and discipleship (8:27 – 9:50)
Divorce (10:1-12)
Death and discipleship (10:13-52)
Mark 10
Beyond the Jordan
Up to Jerusalem
Jericho
Note: 10:2,17,32,46
Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage: A Summary
Matthew 5:32
You put away (except for fornication), you make her
an adulteress; one who marries her commits adultery
Matthew 19:3-9
let not man put asunder; you put away (except for
fornication) and marry another you commit adultery;
one who marries her commits adultery
Mark 10:2-12
let not man put asunder; You put away wife and marry
another you commit adultery against her; you put
away your husband and marry another you commit
adultery
Luke 16:18
You put away your wife and marry another you commit
adultery; one who marries her commits adultery
Romans 7:2-3
wife and husband are bound as long as each one
lives; death releases you from the marriage bond; if
you are joined to another while your first husband lives
you will be called an adulteress
1 Corinthians 7:1016,27,39
do not depart; if you do, remain unmarried or be
reconciled; if unbeliever departs let him, you are
not under bondage; are you bound in marriage, seek
not to be loosed; the wife is bound in marriage as long
as her husband lives; if dead marry only in the Lord
See also: Genesis 2:18-24; Malachi 2:14-15; Ephesians 5:21-33; Hebrews 13:4
Mark 10: Applications For Today
1. Marriage should always be taken seriously. It is a
commitment for life that must not be broken (10:9).
2. A humble, obedient, genuine (innocent), child-like
faith is required of all disciples of Jesus (10:15).
3. True love shows itself by telling someone who is
wrong what they need to do to change (10:21;
Rev. 3:19).
4. “Treasures in heaven” are more valuable than “great
possessions” on earth (10:21-22).
5. Trusting in riches rather than trusting in God will
keep us out of heaven (10:24).
6. It is worth following Jesus no matter what we have
to give up to do it (10:28-31).
7. True greatness starts with service (10:43-45).
8. Don’t let anyone stop you from getting to Jesus
(10:48).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
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The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
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The Servant Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
First rejection (11:1-26)
Second rejection (11:27 – 13:37)
Third rejection (14:1-72)
Final rejection (15:1-47)
Mark 11
Bethphage, Bethany
Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
The Temple
Note: 11:1,11,12,15,19,27
1. Entry into Jerusalem
(Sunday)
2. Cleansing of the temple
(Monday)
6a
8
7
6b
3
2
3. Day of teaching
(Tuesday)
4. No activity recorded
(Wednesday)
5. Passover meal
(Thursday)
3
6a
6. Trial (a), crucifixion (b)
(Friday)
7. Burial (Friday,
Saturday, Sunday)
8. Resurrection
(Sunday)
6a
5
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The Final Week of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Triumphal entry into
Mark 11:1-11
Sunday
Jerusalem, left for Bethany
Mark 11:12-19
Monday
Cursing of the barren fig
tree, cleansing the temple
Mark 11:20- 14:11
Tuesday
Teaching in the temple, fall
of Jerusalem foretold,
anointing at Bethany
Wednesday
Mark 14:12-42
Mark 14:43 – 15:47
Mark 16:1
Mark 16:2-14
Thursday
Passover meal prepared and
eaten, Gethsemane
Friday
Betrayal, arrest, trial,
scourging, crucifixion,
death, burial
Saturday
Burial, spices prepared
Sunday
Resurrection, appearances
to followers
Mark 11: Applications For Today
1. If we have something the Lord needs (such as our
time and talents), we must let him use it for his
service (11:3).
2. Jesus expects to find us bearing fruit in our lives
(11:12-14).
3. We must remember the purpose of God’s house. It is
a place of worship, not of worldliness (11:17).
4. Faith and doubt have no place together (11:22-24).
5. Forgive others in order to be forgiven yourself
(11:25-26).
6. We must have authority for what we do in religion
and our authority must come from God, not from
men (11:27-33).
7. Jesus used a method of teaching that involved
answering a question with a question. Also, Jesus
chose not to answer a question when the ones asking
it were insincere (11:29-30).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
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The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
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The Servant Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
First rejection (11:1-26)
Second rejection (11:27 – 13:37)
Third rejection (14:1-72)
Final rejection (15:1-47)
The Final Week of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Triumphal entry into
Mark 11:1-11
Sunday
Jerusalem, left for Bethany
Mark 11:12-19
Monday
Cursing of the barren fig
tree, cleansing the temple
Mark 11:20- 14:11
Tuesday
Teaching in the temple, fall
of Jerusalem foretold,
anointing at Bethany
Wednesday
Mark 14:12-42
Mark 14:43 – 15:47
Mark 16:1
Mark 16:2-14
Thursday
Passover meal prepared and
eaten, Gethsemane
Friday
Betrayal, arrest, trial,
scourging, crucifixion,
death, burial
Saturday
Burial, spices prepared
Sunday
Resurrection, appearances
to followers
1. Entry into Jerusalem
(Sunday)
2. Cleansing of the temple
(Monday)
6a
8
7
6b
3
2
3. Day of teaching
(Tuesday)
4. No activity recorded
(Wednesday)
5. Passover meal
(Thursday)
3
6a
6. Trial (a), crucifixion (b)
(Friday)
7. Burial (Friday,
Saturday, Sunday)
8. Resurrection
(Sunday)
6a
5
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Mark 12: Applications For Today
1. When you reject the blessings of Jesus, he will turn and give those
blessing to others who want them (12:9). You can reject Jesus, but he
will still be the head of the church (12:10-11).
2. We must obey man’s law and we must obey God’s law (12:17).
However, when man’s law is in conflict with God’s law, we must follow
God’s law over man’s law (Acts 5:29).
3. We make great religious errors when we are ignorant of the scriptures
and the power of God (12:24,27).
4. Our soul lives on after our body dies (12:27). All the dead will be raised
in the judgment day (12:25-26). If you die before the Lord comes, will
you be raised to the resurrection of life or to the resurrection of
judgment (Jn. 5:28-29)?
5. Jesus was not teaching that some of God’s commandments can be
ignored. He was teaching that all of our important responsibilities in life
revolve around two great principles: (1) loving God with all of our
being, and (2) loving our neighbor as we would want to be loved
(12:29-33).
6. Jesus is not just a man, he is Lord God (12:36-37).
7. Proud people refuse to hear Jesus, but humble people will gladly listen
to him (12:37).
8. Our religious service to the Lord should be genuine and not for show. It
should bring attention to God, not to self (12:38-40).
9. God looks at the amount of sacrifice in the giving, not the amount itself
(12:41-44)?
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
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The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
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The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
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The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
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The Servant Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
First rejection (11:1-26)
Second rejection (11:27 – 13:37)
Third rejection (14:1-72)
Final rejection (15:1-47)
The Final Week of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Triumphal entry into
Mark 11:1-11
Sunday
Jerusalem, left for Bethany
Mark 11:12-19
Monday
Cursing of the barren fig
tree, cleansing the temple
Mark 11:20- 14:11
Tuesday
Teaching in the temple, fall
of Jerusalem foretold,
anointing at Bethany
Wednesday
Mark 14:12-42
Mark 14:43 – 15:47
Mark 16:1
Mark 16:2-14
Thursday
Passover meal prepared and
eaten, Gethsemane
Friday
Betrayal, arrest, trial,
scourging, crucifixion,
death, burial
Saturday
Burial, spices prepared
Sunday
Resurrection, appearances
to followers
1. Entry into Jerusalem
(Sunday)
2. Cleansing of the temple
(Monday)
6a
8
7
6b
3
2
3. Day of teaching
(Tuesday)
4. No activity recorded
(Wednesday)
5. Passover meal
(Thursday)
3
6a
6. Trial (a), crucifixion (b)
(Friday)
7. Burial (Friday,
Saturday, Sunday)
8. Resurrection
(Sunday)
6a
5
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The Olivet Discourse
Matthew 24:1-44 *
Mark 13:1-37
Luke 21:5-36
The occasion (vv. 1-2)
The occasion (vv. 1-2)
The occasion (vv. 5-6)
The question (vv. 3-4)
The question (vv. 3-4)
The question (v. 7)
Deceivers (v. 5)
Deceivers (vv. 5-6)
Deceivers (v. 8)
Wars, disasters (vv. 6-8)
Wars, disasters (vv. 7-8)
Wars, disasters (vv. 9-11)
Persecution (vv. 9-14)
Persecution (vv. 9-13)
Persecution (vv. 12-19)
Tribulation (vv. 15-22)
Tribulation (vv. 14-20)
Tribulation (vv. 20-24)
False Christs (vv. 23-28)
False Christs (vv. 21-23)
Coming (vv. 29-31)
Coming (vv. 24-27)
Coming (vv. 25-28)
Fig tree (vv. 32-35)
Fig tree (vv. 28-31)
Fig tree (vv. 29-33)
Transition (v. 36)
Transition (v. 32)
Watch / pray (vv. 37-44)
Watch / pray (vv. 33-37)
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--Watch / pray (vv. 34-36)
* Matthew’s account of the Olivet Discourse continues to Matthew 25:46
Mark 13: Applications For Today
1. The Lord said “take heed” and forewarned of the
dangers that lie ahead in life. To be forewarned is
to be forearmed (13:5,9,23).
2. Christians will be greatly reward when they are
persecuted for the Lord’s sake and when they
endure such persecution (13:9-13).
3. The Lord expects us to understand what we read
in his word (13:14).
4. Don’t follow deceivers and false Christs even
though they look like the truth (13:5-6,21-22).
5. The Lord’s word always comes to pass (13:31).
6. We need to be working and watching while waiting
for the Lord to return (13:33-37).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
•
The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
•
The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
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The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
•
The Servant Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
First rejection (11:1-26)
Second rejection (11:27 – 13:37)
Third rejection (14:1-72)
Final rejection (15:1-47)
The Final Week of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Triumphal entry into
Mark 11:1-11
Sunday
Jerusalem, left for Bethany
Mark 11:12-19
Monday
Cursing of the barren fig
tree, cleansing the temple
Mark 11:20- 14:11
Tuesday
Teaching in the temple, fall
of Jerusalem foretold,
anointing at Bethany
Wednesday
Mark 14:12-42
Mark 14:43 – 15:47
Mark 16:1
Mark 16:2-14
Thursday
Passover meal prepared and
eaten, Gethsemane
Friday
Betrayal, arrest, trial,
scourging, crucifixion,
death, burial
Saturday
Burial, spices prepared
Sunday
Resurrection, appearances
to followers
1. Entry into Jerusalem
(Sunday)
2. Cleansing of the temple
(Monday)
6a
8
7
6b
3
2
3. Day of teaching
(Tuesday)
4. No activity recorded
(Wednesday)
5. Passover meal
(Thursday)
3
6a
6. Trial (a), crucifixion (b)
(Friday)
7. Burial (Friday,
Saturday, Sunday)
8. Resurrection
(Sunday)
6a
5
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Mary and Judas Compared and Contrasted
Mark 14:3-11
Mary
Judas
Had a loving heart
Had a loveless heart
Gave generously
Bartered greedily
Praised by Jesus for her
Plotted against Jesus
actions
Attributed worth to Jesus Doubted and despaired
Pursued heavenly values Sought earthly solutions
Remembered for her
Remembered as a traitor
selfishness
The Trials of Jesus
1. Annas and
Caiaphas
Mark 14:53-65
House of the High
Priest
Falsely accused,
charged with
blasphemy, struck
2. Pilate
Mark 15:1-5
Praetorium
Falsely accused,
accused of being a
King
3. Herod
Luke 23:8-12
Herod’s Palace
4. Pilate
Mark 15:6-20
Praetorium
Questioned, accused,
mocked
Pacified the Jews,
scourged, struck,
mocked
Some Illegalities in the Trials of Jesus
1. Trial at night
2. Abused while on trial
3. False testimony allowed
Mark 14: Applications For Today
1. Jesus is our Passover (14:1-2; 1 Cor. 5:7).
2. Those who make great sacrifices for the Lord (14:3,5) and do what they can for
the Lord (14:8) will be remembered and rewarded (14:9).
3. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Don’t make bargains with the
world which conveniently serve your own selfish desires (14:10-11).
4. When it comes to those in the church who trouble the Lord, we would do well to
ask, “Is it I?” (14:19)?
5. Without a memorial we tend to forget and not appreciate the sacrifice that was
made for us. We must always remember the body and blood sacrifice of Jesus
(14:22-25)?
6. Before making a promise ask yourself, “Should I keep this? Can I keep this? Will I
keep this?” (14:31).
7. Jesus prayed the prayer of submissive obedience while the disciples were to pray
the prayer of vigilance (14:35-39). Both of these prayers are needed in our life
today.
8. Watching and praying will keep us from falling into temptation (14:38).
9. Denying Jesus can come by taking slow gradual steps away from him (14:37-38,
54, 66ff). If we deny the Lord today, he will deny us in the last day (14:66-71).
10. We do not defend Jesus and his honor by fighting a literal battle (14:47).
11. Don’t make Jesus say something he didn’t say (14:57-58).
12. Thinking about the words of Jesus in the Bible can cause one to have regret
(14:72).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
•
The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
•
The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
•
The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
•
The Servant Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
First rejection (11:1-26)
Second rejection (11:27 – 13:37)
Third rejection (14:1-72)
Final rejection (15:1-47)
The Final Week of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Triumphal entry into
Mark 11:1-11
Sunday
Jerusalem, left for Bethany
Mark 11:12-19
Monday
Cursing of the barren fig
tree, cleansing the temple
Mark 11:20- 14:11
Tuesday
Teaching in the temple, fall
of Jerusalem foretold,
anointing at Bethany
Wednesday
Mark 14:12-42
Mark 14:43 – 15:47
Mark 16:1
Mark 16:2-14
Thursday
Passover meal prepared and
eaten, Gethsemane
Friday
Betrayal, arrest, trial,
scourging, crucifixion,
death, burial
Saturday
Burial, spices prepared
Sunday
Resurrection, appearances
to followers
The Trials of Jesus
1. Annas and
Caiaphas
Mark 14:53-65
House of the High
Priest
Falsely accused,
charged with
blasphemy, struck
2. Pilate
Mark 15:1-5
Praetorium
Falsely accused,
accused of being a
King
3. Herod
Luke 23:8-12
Herod’s Palace
4. Pilate
Mark 15:6-20
Praetorium
Questioned, accused,
mocked
Pacified the Jews,
scourged, struck,
mocked
Some Illegalities in the Trials of Jesus
1. Trial at night
4. No defense was allowed
2. Abused while on trial
5. Incriminated for what Jesus said
3. False testimony allowed
6. Guilty until proven innocent
1. Entry into Jerusalem
(Sunday)
2. Cleansing of the temple
(Monday)
6a
8
7
6b
3
2
3. Day of teaching
(Tuesday)
4. No activity recorded
(Wednesday)
5. Passover meal
(Thursday)
3
6a
6. Trial (a), crucifixion (b)
(Friday)
7. Burial (Friday,
Saturday, Sunday)
8. Resurrection
(Sunday)
6a
5
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Roman Political System
Caesar
(Imperial Province)
Senate
(Senatorial Province)
Procurator
Proconsul
(Quirinius, Lk. 2:2)
(Pilate, Lk. 3:1)
(Felix, Ac. 23:24)
(Festus, Ac. 24:27; 26:30)
(S. Paulus, Ac. 13:7)
(Gallio, Ac. 18:12)
Provincial Ruler
Provincial Ruler
Local Magistrate
Local Magistrate
City
City
Selected OT Prophecies and Their Fulfillment
Surrounding the Death of Christ
Prophecy
Betrayed by a friend – Psalm 41:9
Sold for 30 pieces – Zech. 11:12-13
Fulfillment
Mark 14:21
Matthew 26:14-15; 27:9
Followers would leave – Zechariah 13:7
Mark 14:27,49-50
Abused on trial & silent – Isaiah 53:7-8
Matthew 26:67; 27:12,30
Death by crucifixion – Psalm 22:14-17
Mark 15:20,25
Crucified with two thieves – Isa. 53:12
Mark 15:27-28
Hands and feet pierced – Psalm 22:16
Zech. 12:10 John 20:25-29
Cast lots for his garments – Psa. 22:18
John 19:23-24
Buried in a rich man’s tomb – Isa. 53:9
Matthew 27:57-60
Selected OT Prophecies and Their Fulfillment
Surrounding the Death of Christ
Prophecy
Jesus the Passover Lamb – Isa. 53:7
Lifted up – Numbers 21:8-9
Fulfillment
1 Corinthians 5:7-8
John 3:14-15
Raised from the dead – Psalm 16:8-11
Mt. 28:1ff; Luke 24:1ff
Reign at God’s right hand – Psa. 110:1
Mark 16:19
The Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross
Words
Time
Lesson
“Father forgive them…”
Third Hour
( 9:00 AM )
“Today thou shalt be
with me in Paradise”
“Behold thy son …
behold thy mother”
God loves mankind and
seeks to forgive
There is a reward in the
afterlife for the faithful
Sixth Hour
( 12:00 PM )
Jesus cared about his
earthly family
“My God, my God, why
hast thou forsaken…”
God cannot be in the
presence of sin
“I thirst”
Jesus was fully human
“It is finished”
God’s plan for saving
mankind is complete
“Father into thy hands I
commit my spirit”
Ninth Hour
( 3:00 PM )
Jesus always did the
will of his Father
Mark 15: Applications For Today
1. Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords (15:2,12,26).
2. Jesus was tortured emotionally and physically before even going to
the cross (15:15-20). May we never forget the great sacrifice of
Jesus on our behalf!
3. What will you do with Jesus (15:15)? Do not be weak like Pilate!
4. It is possible for some to pretend to worship and honor Jesus
(15:19).
5. Must Jesus bear his cross alone (15:21)? We must bear the cross of
Jesus (Heb. 13:13).
6. Jesus was crucified to save mankind from sin. What was said as a
mock, “He saved others…,” was actually the truth (15:31).
7. Jesus’ death gave all mankind access to God (15:38; Heb. 9:7-8,24;
10:19-21).
8. Truth often comes from those whom you would least expect (15:39).
9. Like Joseph of Arimathaea, we need to have boldness and courage to
identify ourselves as followers of Christ (15:43).
Mark: “Jesus the Sacrificial Servant”
•
The Servant Presented (1:1 – 1:45)
•
The Servant Opposed (2:1 – 8:26)
•
The Servant Teaches (8:27 – 10:52)
•
The Servant Rejected (11:1 – 15:47)
•
The Servant Exalted (16:1-20)
He arose (16:1-8)
He appeared (16:9-18)
He ascended (16:19-20)
The Final Week of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Triumphal entry into
Mark 11:1-11
Sunday
Jerusalem, left for Bethany
Mark 11:12-19
Monday
Cursing of the barren fig
tree, cleansing the temple
Mark 11:20- 14:11
Tuesday
Teaching in the temple, fall
of Jerusalem foretold,
anointing at Bethany
Wednesday
Mark 14:12-42
Mark 14:43 – 15:47
Mark 16:1
Mark 16:2-14
Thursday
Passover meal prepared and
eaten, Gethsemane
Friday
Betrayal, arrest, trial,
scourging, crucifixion,
death, burial
Saturday
Burial, spices prepared
Sunday
Resurrection, appearances
to followers
The Resurrection
Appearances of Jesus
(Acts 1:3; 2:32; 3:15;
5:30-32; 10:40-41;
13:30-31; 1 Cor. 15:15)
1. Mary Magdalene
2. Other women
3. Peter
4. Two Emmaeus travelers
5. Ten disciples
6. Eleven disciples
7. Seven disciples fishing
8. Eleven disciples
9. 500 brethren
10. James the Lord’s brother
11. Disciples who watched
Jesus’ ascension
12. Saul of Tarsus
Scripture
References
1. Mark16:9-11
2. Matthew 28:9-10
3. Luke 24:34
4. Luke 24:13-35
5. John 20:19-25
6. John 20:26-31
7. John 21:1-14
8. Matthew 28:16-20
9. 1 Corinthians 15:6
10. 1 Corinthians 15:7
11. Acts 1:3-8
12. Acts 9:3-6,27
Why Is the Resurrection So Important?
1. It demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God
(Rom. 1:4)
2. It demonstrates that death has been conquered
(1 Cor. 15:54-56)
3. It demonstrates that there is life after death
(Lk. 20:37; John 5:29; 11:24-25; Acts 24:15)
4. It gives meaning to the entire life of the Christian
(1 Cor. 15:12ff)
5. It gives the Christian hope (1 Peter 1:3)
6. It is necessary for salvation (Rom. 4:24-25; 10:9)
7. It is necessary for our intercession (Rom. 8:34)
Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances
Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1 – 21:23; Acts 1:1-10; 1 Corinthians 1:-11
Appearance
Lesson
1. Mary Magdalene,
John 20:11-18
Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must
ascend into heaven to reign there
2. The other women,
Matthew 28:9-10; Luke 24:9-11
You may tell others the truth, but they
may not believe you; tell them anyway
3. Peter,
Luke 24:12,34
Peter begins his journey back to
faithfulness (see Luke 22:32)
4. Two Emmaeus travelers,
Luke 24:13-35
A burning desire to hear God’s word
5. Ten disciples (Thomas absent),
John 20:19-22
Unbelief is unacceptable, and fear must
give way to peace
6. Eleven disciples (Thomas present),
John 20:24-28 (see also 20:1-9)
Faith is rational and reasonable; faith is
based upon the evidence of eyewitness
testimony
Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances
Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1 – 21:23; Acts 1:1-10; 1 Corinthians 1:-11
Appearance
Lesson
7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee,
Peter in particular, John 21:1-23
Following Jesus involves genuine love
and focusing on your own responsibilities
8. Eleven disciples,
Matthew 28:16-20
The Lord’s work is not finished – go into
all the world and preach the gospel
9. Five hundred brethren at once,
1 Corinthians 15:6
Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the
truthfulness of the resurrection
10. James the Lord’s brother,
Corinthians 15:7
1 One could not fake a resurrection, but
James would know what his own brother
looked like
11. Disciples who watched Jesus ascend
into heaven, Acts 1:9-11
Jesus is coming again just like he left!
12. Saul of Tarsus,
Acts 9,22,26; 1 Corinthians 15:8-11
Quit fighting against God, you won’t win!
Change, and use your life for the Lord!
Mark 16: Applications For Today
1. We are expected to believe the eyewitness testimony of the
resurrection of Jesus (16:11,13,14).
2. The “Great Commission” is still for us today. Let us continue
to take the gospel into all the world (16:15).
3. The choice is simple: believe the gospel and receive
salvation or disbelieve the gospel and receive condemnation
(16:16).
4. Belief coupled with baptism is necessary for salvation
(16:16). This is confirmed in the book of Acts where the
apostles carried out the “Great Commission” (note the belief
and baptism in these passages Acts 8:13; 8:37-38; 16:3133; 18:8).
5. We must submit to the authority of Jesus Christ as he rules
and reigns at the right hand of God (16:19; Eph. 1:20-23).
6. God’s word has been confirmed as true by miraculous signs
(16:20; Heb. 2:3-4).
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He served to please His Father (1:11)
He served unhindered by temptation
(1:12-13)
He called others to serve with him; he
prepared successors (1:16-20; 2:14;
3:13-19)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He remained active (1:21; etc.)
He operated within the authority of his
Master (1:22,27; 2:10; 3:14-15; 6:7)
He communicated regularly with his
Master (1:35; 6:46; 9:29; 11:17,24;
13:33; 14:32,38)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He remained focused (1:38; 8:31-33)
He had care and compassion for others
(1:41; 6:34; 8:2; 9:22)
He taught others to serve (2:13; 3:23;
4:1)
He reached out to the lost (2:15-17)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He served unhindered by criticism,
attacks, and opposition (2:7,16;
3:2,21,30; 6:3; 8:11-13)
He planned ahead (3:9; 4:1)
He understood what relationship is
most important (3:35)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He did not stay where he was unwanted
(5:17-20)
He took decisive action when called
upon (5:24)
He believed in teamwork (6:7)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He pressed on after a great loss
(6:29,31; see Mt. 14:13)
He saw a need and addressed it (6:34)
He taught leadership, order, gratitude,
and stewardship (6:37-44; 8:1-10)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He remained loyal to God’s word
(7:8; 8:15)
He taught and practiced true purity
(7:14-23)
He demanded growth of understanding
(7:18; 8:18,21)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He served others outside his nation
(7:24,31)
He set a standard of excellence (7:37)
He warned others of the wrong way
(8:15)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He served despite rejection (8:31; 9:31)
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He practiced “tough love” (8:33; 10:21)
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He practiced and taught self-denial
(8:34-37)
He demanded loyalty (8:38)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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He understand and taught true
greatness (9:33-37; 10:35-45)
He recognized and remembered great
service (14:8-9)
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He put others before self (15:31)
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He sent others out to serve (16:15-20)
Jesus the Sacrificial Servant
Isaiah 53 --- Mark 10:45
A Summary of the Book of Mark
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Jesus is our example of service
(Mark 10:45)…
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John 13:15 (Gr. hupodeigma) = to show
under
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1 Corinthians 11:1 (Gr. mimetai) = mimic
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1 Peter 2:21 (Gr. hupogrammos) = to write
under