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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
-- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Prepared (Mark 14:12-26)

7/26/2020

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Mark 14:12-26

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus prepared a meal for us at God’s table.

II. Customary
A. God planned the Passover. Mark 14:12; Hebrews 10:14
B. Jesus planned to eat the Passover with His disciples. Mark 14:13-16

III. Woe
​A. Someone close to Jesus betrayed Him. Psalm 41:9; Mark 14:17-20; John 13:18
B. There’s something worse than death. Mark 14:21; John 13:27; Romans 7:24-25; Hebrews 10:28-30

IV. Given
A. Jesus gave Himself. Mark 14:22; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
B. Even Judas drank from the cup. Mark 14:23-24; 1 Corinthians 11:25, 27; Hebrews 10:4

V. New
A. Jesus knew He would overcome death. Mark 14:25
B. The cross comes before glory. Mark 14:26; Hebrews 12:2

The Next Step
  • What’s something you miss about church potlucks?
  • How does Mark 14:12-26 prepare us for what unfolds in the rest of Mark?
  • What’s the difference between having empathy and having sympathy for Judas?
  • Why is self-examination important before taking communion?
  • How is God leading you to respond to Mark 14:12-26?


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Beautiful (Mark 14:1-11)

7/19/2020

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Mark 14:1-11

I. Intro
Big Idea: The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love. Galatians 5:6

II. Scheming
A. People love darkness. Mark 14:1; John 3:19
B. The religious leaders feared people. Mark 14:2; Romans 1:24

III. Expensive
A. Mary knew Jesus’ true worth. Mark 14:3; John 12:3
B. Darkness hates genuine faith. Mark 14:4-5; John 12:4-6; 15:8

IV. Prepare
A. Jesus exalts the humble. Matthew 23:12; Mark 14:6-7; Colossians 1:13
B. Mary exalted Jesus as King. Mark 14:8-9

V. Opportunity
A. Jesus knows and judges our intentions. Psalm 44: Mark 14:10
B. Jesus paid for our betrayal. Mark 14:11

The Next Step
  • Right now, who do you identify most with in this passage? Why?
  • What’s something that goes through your mind when you see people taking great steps of faith?
  • How do you think Mary felt when the disciples rebuked her for her devotion?
  • How do you think Mary felt when Jesus praised her for her act of faith?
  • What’s a specific way you can respond to what God has revealed to you through Mark 14:1-11?

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Watch (Mark 13:28-37)

7/12/2020

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Mark 13:28-37

I. Intro
Big Idea: Watching means working by faith.
 
II. Learn
A. Expect change. Mark 13:28-29
B. Jesus keeps His word. Mark 13:30-31; Luke 21:23-24; Romans 11:1-36
 
III. No One Knows
A. No one knows! Mark 13:32
B. You do not know! Mark 13:33
 
VI. Assigned
A. Focus on our task, not timetables. Mark 13:34
B. Readiness reveals trust. Mark 13:35
 
V. Suddenly
A. Don’t sleep on Jesus. Mark 13:36; Ephesians 5:8-15  
B. We’re all called to watch. Mark 13:37

The Next Step
  • What stood out to you from this weekend’s message on Mark 13:28-37 as meaningful, challenging, or confusing? In what ways are end of world predictions detrimental to our faith? 
  • Read Mark 13:32. How could Jesus be God and not know when He would return? What does it mean to “watch” in terms of waiting for the Lord’s return? 
  • How can you watch for the Lord this week?
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Desolate (Mark 13:14-27)

7/5/2020

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Mark 13:14-27

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus is Lord in and over all time.

II. Flee
A. The desecration of the sacred signaled the need for flight. Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:1; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-10
B. For Christians there’s no going back. Matthew 23:37; Mark 13:15-18

III. Unequaled
A. The destruction of Jerusalem was absolute. Jeremiah 30:7; Daniel 12:1; Mark 13:19
B. God is merciful. Mark 13:20

IV. False
A. We must cling to the truth, not signs. Matthew 16:4; Mark 13:21-22; 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
B. Preparing for the future means remembering the past. Mark 13:23

V. Son of Man
A. Jesus will return with power. Mark 13:24-25; 2 Peter 3:10
B. Jesus will gather His own. Danial 7:13; Mark 13:26-27; Mark 14:62


The Next Step
  • When you think of Christ’s Second Coming what comes to mind?
  • Mark 13 is Jesus’ longest message in Mark. Why do you think Mark included it for his mainly Gentile audience in Rome?
  • Why is it important for us to know Jesus as Lord over all history?
  • How can the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. prepare us for the trials we face now and to come?What’s a specific way you can respond to Mark 13:14-27?
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