The Gospel According to Mark (Page 2)
The Messianic Paradox
Text: Mark 12:35–37
Main Idea: The Messiah’s surprising identity entails life-changing implications.
The Greatest Commandment
Text: Mark 12:28–34
Main Idea: The Greatest Commandment exposes our failure and desperate need for a Savior.
The Promise of the Resurrection
Text: Mark 12:18-27
Main Idea: The Word of God and the Power of God guarantee the resurrection promises of God.
The Rejected Cornerstone
Text: Mark 11:27–12:12
Main Idea: Spiritual leadership is reserved for those who recognize and embrace God’s authority, not those who wish to establish their own.
The Rejection of the King
Text: Mark 11:12–25
Main Idea: External religiosity is no substitute for humble heart-felt worship.
The Return of the King
Text: Mark 11:1–11
Main Idea: Jesus is the Promised Messiah King.
Boss and Slave … Oil and Water?
Text: Mark 10:46-52
Main Idea: King Jesus serves the needy outcast.
The Pattern and Path to Greatness
Text: Mark 10:32–45
Main Idea: Sacrificial service is the path to true greatness because Jesus served us first.
The Treasure that Leads to Eternal Life
Text: Mark 10:17-31
Main Idea: Eternal life is not the product of earning but wholly embracing Jesus as your greatest treasure.
How to Receive the Kingdom
Text: Mark 10:13–16
Main Idea: Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child, shall not enter it.