Hard or Soft? > Mark 3:1-12 3:1-6 Hard hearts plot against Jesus. The religious officials see a man’s disability as a test of whether Jesus will follow their traditions or
Mark 2:13-28 Lord Over AllMark 2:13-28 Lord Over All
Jesus is challenged three times with regard to religious practices. In each case, he shows how he has the authority to define what is true.
Mark 2:1-12 He Forgives SinsMark 2:1-12 He Forgives Sins
2:1-2 The scene. This famous episode in the ministry of Christ shows how his authority and power for healing and teaching are related. The setting is similar to how Jesus
Mark 1:21-45 Who is Jesus?Mark 1:21-45 Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? > Mark 1:21-45 1:21-28 Authority over spirits. Christ’s authority is revealed by his teaching and his ability to command the spiritual world. Unlike the scribes, Jesus has
Mark 1:9-20 The Mission of JesusMark 1:9-20 The Mission of Jesus
The Mission of Jesus > Mark 1:9-20 1:9-11 The baptism of Jesus. This section and the next show that God’s plan for his Messiah-King is very different from how we
Mark 1:1-8 The Gospel BeginsMark 1:1-8 The Gospel Begins
The Gospel Begins > Mark 1:1-8 1:1 The gospel is all about Jesus. From Mark’s very first words we read that this testimony will be all about Jesus. 1:2-3 The