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Jesus: Just Believe?
Mark 5:21-43
Two examples of people learning to trust/believe …
A father who learned to trust Jesus’ power to give life to the dead
A woman who trusted Jesus to give peace when she was in despair
Mark challenges us to believe in Jesus too!
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Jesus: Can You Trust His Authority?
Mark 4:35-5:20
What do you fear the most?
Mark shows us that Jesus has authority over EVERYTHING, including:
– outward storms (4:35-41)
– inward storms (5:1-20)
– and even death itself
…which leads people to fear him!
(4:41, 5:15, 5:33, 5:42)
What would you do if you saw God?
(Preacher: Steve Young)
Jesus: Are You Listening to Him?
Mark 4:1-34 (Reading 4:1-20)
Have you heard this parable before?
…be careful not to switch off! (vv. 3, 9)
Here’s how…
1: Lean into Jesus (v. 10)
2: Grow in Jesus (v. 20)
3: Don’t expect spiritual realities to be simple… (v. 11)
4: Be assured that God changes hearts! (vv. 26-29)
(Preacher: Steve Young)
Jesus: Do You Accept His Authority?
Mark 2:13-3:35
Bible Reading: 2:13-3:6
Jesus hates religion
– Mark gives us five examples
The gospel is ENTIRELY about Jesus… not religion!
Some accept his authority; others don’t…
…what about you?
(Preacher: Steve YOUNG)
Jesus: His Authority and Priority
Mark 1:14-2:17 (Bible Reading:1:21-38)
That is why I have come – to preach 1:38
– his authority and his compassion
– his priority and his ‘problem’
That is why I have come – to call sinners 2:17
– his compassion and his authority
– his ‘problem’ and his priority
Hard-edged compassion
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Proclaiming The Truth About Jesus
Bible Reading: Mark 1:1-20 & 16:1-8
Mark’s Gospel…
… the proclamation of Jesus as King (1:1)
Jesus is proclaimed by:
The right response to Jesus (1:16-20)
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Gender: Speaking Truth in Love
Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24
Gender and Identity: What’s the issue?
What does the Bible Say?
How should truth, love and acceptance intersect, for us as Christians?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Link to Patricia Weerakoon’s book and other stuff
“Be True To Yourself”
Bible Reading: Romans 1:18-25
What do people mean when they say “be true to yourself” ?
What does the Bible Say?
Where does that leave us?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Waiting for Christ’s return
2 Peter 3
Don’t listen to scoffing
Christ’s return is delayed for a reason!
Therefore, live your lives knowing that Christ is coming
Trust the scriptures to be on guard against the errors of the world
(Preacher: Thom Herbert)
Trust The LORD
Deuteronomy 31-34
(Bible Reading: 31:14-22 & 34:1-12)
After Moses…
A song that highlights the problem of sin (ch 32)
Blessings which give hope for the future? (ch 33)
Trust The LORD
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
