We continued our series on Authority, and focused on the motives we need to submit to authority (which can be very difficult at times).
Big Idea: We should submit to authority out of fear, worship, and love.
1. We should submit to authority out of fear (13:1-7)
We will fear either way -
- If we are obeying, it is because we already “fear” authority
- If we are disobeying, we will fear getting caught.
2. We should submit to authority out of worship (12:1-2)
* while we are doing life, we are simultaneously attempting to worship God with everything we do.
3. We should submit to authority out of love (12:3-21; 13:8-10)
Romans 12:3-12; 13:8-14
- love is not arrogant (12: 3-8,16)
- love is genuine (12: 9-13,15)
- love is forgiving (12: 14, 17-21)
- love is the fulfillment of the law (13: 8-10)
We ended with this quote:
High School - Mark 1:1-13 ("Good News")
“Power is discovered in submission... [Jesus] called into being a whole new order of leadership. The cross-life of Jesus undermined all social orders based on power and self-interest.”
—Richard Foster, from Celebration of Discipline.
Big Idea: Following Jesus begins with heeding the proclamation of the gospel
We started with a little background...
The book of Mark was:
- written by John Mark (as verified by Eusebius, Papias, and Irenaeus)
- grew up in the home where the early church in Jerusalem met (Last Supper most likely occurred in his home)
- accompanied Paul and Barnabas on 1st missionary journey and served as an assistant; quit the journey before it was over
- became the center of disagreement between Paul and Barnabas when it came time for the 2nd missionary journey
- Barnabas and John Mark went on a missionary journey to Cyprus.
- Later is reconciled to Paul who recognizes John Mark’s character
- John Mark ministered with the Apostle Peter (during this time Mark was penned - Peter’s account)
- Church tradition tells us that Mark evangelized in Egypt and established churches there, eventually becoming the first bishop of Alexandria.
- written around 60/65 A.D. (not too long after Jesus had left the earth); most likely 1st gospel written!
- written to Gentiles (Romans undergoing persecution from Nero)
- Shortest gospel; fast-paced tour of Jesus’ life
The 2-part proclamation in vs. 1 - “Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
1. Jesus is the Messiah!
Application
As we go through this Mark study, your job is to re-examine the life of Jesus, and determine what “Messiah” you believe Him to be?
2. Jesus is the Son of God!
a. a Son who is by nature God (v. 1-8)
- “Son of God” (v. 1,11)
- “the Lord” (Yahweh) (v. 3)
- Supremely worthy
- Gives the H.S.
Do you believe that Jesus is God in the flesh? (100%, 100%)
b. a Son who pleased His Father (v. 9-13)
- in baptism
- in temptation
Jesus’ baptism and temptation should give us tremendous hope tonight!!
Jesus succeeded where we cannot so that we can be righteous and perfect!
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