The Life & Ministry of Jesus in Galilee

Does Jesus have the authority to control nature?

1) Men have no authority to control God’s creation (vs 35-38)

2) Jesus the Saviour has the Authority to control all His creation (vs 39-41)

Extra reading: Psalm 104:3-6

1. True Faith in Christ grows and matures until the End (vs 26-29)

2. True Faith in Christ bears good works (vs 30-32)

People who love Jesus Christ will be attracted to you because they see Jesus Christ in your good works. You give more than less just like Jesus

3. True Faith in Christ understands the Gospel clearly (vs 33-34)

Jesus Christ speak parable to the outsiders but explains to His true followers. Salvation is not based on our good works because salvation belongs to the Lord. 

Extra reading: John 12:34-40 God does not need to give them fresh wickedness, it is in them already because of the fall of Adam. It is God the Father Who causes salvation through the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Salvation, spiritual growth and maturity is the work of God. Conclusion: If you don’t have true faith in Christ you will not grow and mature and your faith will not reach until the end. If you don’t have true faith in Christ your good works are only selfish (all about you) and self serving ( to get something for yourself in return) not glorifying to Christ. If you don’t have true faith in Christ you don’t understand the Gospel and you don’t fully embrace the cross of Christ and it’s significance in your life as a sinner before a Holy God.

The Honourable Heart / The Parable of the Sower and the Soil / Mark 4:1-20

1) The Setting of the Parable (vs 1-9)

2) The Truth about the Parable (vs 10-12)

3) The Application of the Parable (vs 13-20)

Four responses of the heart:

a) The Ignorant heart (vs 15)

b) The Unstable heart (vs 16-17)

c) The Useless heart (vs 18-19)

d) The Fruitful heart (vs 20)

1). The family of Jesus accused Jesus of being crazy (vs 20-21)

2). The scribes accused Jesus of being possessed by satan (vs 22-27)

Read: John 10:10; Isaiah 49:24-25; Hebrews 6:4-6

3). The True Family of Jesus obeys Jesus as Lord (31-35)

What is not a true family of Jesus?

1). A family who accuses Jesus as a crazy man ( vs.20-21)

2). A family who accuses Jesus possessed by Satan (vs.22-30)

What is a true family of Jesus?

3. A family who obeys Jesus as Lord (vs. 31-35)

1). Jesus invited disciples to reach the world for Christ (vs 13-15)

2). Jesus named His disciples who reached the world for Christ (vs 16-19)

Extra reading: Psalm 116:15 Philippians 1:29 Hebrews 11:35-38 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Acts 5:38-39

1. Nations seeking Jesus as their Healer (vs 7-8)

Read John 8:31-32

2. Sick people touching Jesus for healing (vs 9-10) Read Luke 17:11-19 / Mark 6:56

3. Demons shouting Jesus the Son of God (vs 11-12)

Conclusion Jesus Christ is the true Messiah so trust and obey Him.

1). Jesus and the His accusers attended the synagogue service (vs 1-2)

2). Jesus crushed the man-made sabbath law (vs 3-5)

3). Jesus exposed the true hearts of unbelievers (vs 6)

The reasons why they wanted Him dead:

a. Jesus claimed He can forgive sins - accused Jesus of blasphemy (Mark 2:1-11)

b. Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners (Mark 2:13-17)

c. Jesus unsupportive to religious fasting (Mark 2:18-22)

d. Jesus violated the sabbath regulations (Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-6)

How do we know if the nation rejects Christ:

1) the nation who rejects the Birth of Christ

2) The nation who rejects the teachings of Christ in public schools

3) The nation who supports immorality and homosexuality to be righteous

4) The nation who makes the mother earth the source of long life, salvation and peace

5) The nation who lockdowns and persecute churches

1). Jesus faced opposition for violating the Sabbath (vs 23-24)

2). Jesus presented the heart of the Sabbath (vs 25-26)

3). Jesus declared He is Lord of the Sabbath (vs 27-28) Romans 8:21-30

Extra reading Exodus 31:13-17 / Exodus 34:21 Leviticus 19:9-10; 23-22 Leviticus 24:7 / Exodus 25:36 1 Samuel 21:1-6

Are Christians allowed to fast? What should be our motive in fasting? Why is Christ the centre of our fasting, life and ministry?

1. The Parable of the Bridegroom (Christ versus religious fasting vs. 18-20)

Why do we need to pray and fast?

2. The Parable of the New Patch (Christ versus old religion vs. 21)

3. The Parable of the New Wine (Christ versus old religious system vs 22)

Further Reading : 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 John 1:17-18 1 John 3:18-23

Conclusion: Why is Christ the centre of our fasting, life and ministry? Christ is the centre of our fasting because He is the Bridegroom, The New Patch, The New Wine. (Mark 2:18-22)

The Mission of Christ: to seek lost sinners Mark 2:13-17

1) Matthew followed Christ - the call to be a faithful disciple (vs 13-14)

2) Lost sinners followed Christ - True followers will abide in Christ (vs 15)

3) Scribes opposed Christ - Christ will judge those who oppose Him (vs 16-17)

Read John 15:8-11

3 Kinds of Faith in the authority of Christ to forgive:

1) The faith of the paralytic - True and Genuine (vs 1-5)

2) The faith of the Scribes - no faith, fake faith (vs 6-9)

3) The faith of the crowd - Genuine or fake faith? (vs 10-12)

1). The Evidence of Instantaneous Healing (vs 40-42)

2) The Evidence of Complete Healing (vs 43-44)

3) The Evidence of Obedience (vs 45)

Extra passages: Isaiah 61:1-3 Matthew 11:5 Luke 7:22 Leviticus 14:1-32

1) The miracles of Jesus were instant and complete (vs 29-31)

2) The miracles of Jesus proves The Supremacy of Christ (vs 32-34)

3) The priority of Jesus was to spend time with the Father (vs 35)

4) The mission of Jesus was to preach the Gospel to save many (vs 36-39)

1). Jesus preached the Word with Authority (vs 21-22).

2). Jesus showed His Authority over demons (vs 23-26)

3). All demons obey and submit to The Lordship of Christ (vs 27-28)

Extra reading: Ephesians 2:1-7 Acts 16:16-19 Mark 1:39

1. According to Mark - Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God vs. 1-3

2. According to John the Baptist - Jesus is the One Coming LORD and King vs. 4-8 Matthew 3:7, 12 Ezekiel 36:24-27 John 4:4-7 Titus 3:5-7

3. According to God - Jesus is the Beloved Son of God vs. 9-11

Conclusion:

1. Jesus is the Christ the Son of God vs 1-3

2. Jesus is the One Coming LORD and King vs. 4-8

3. Jesus is the Beloved Son of God vs. 9-11