The Beginning of the Gospel About Jesus Christ

Written By Webmaster PCCMA

Scripture

Mark 1:1-3

Outline

How did God prepare Jesus Christ to be the Servant of the gospel?

I] The Identity of Jesus (1)

1) The Content of the Gospel

2) The Origin of the Gospel

II] Preparing the Servant (2-13)

1) Sending Forerunner: John the Baptist (2-8)

a. Prophecy: Preparing the Way for God (2-3)

b. Preparation: Baptism of Repentance (4-6)

c. Proclamation: Baptism with the HS (7-8)

2) Jesus' Baptism: Unlike Others (9-11)

a. The Appearance of the Triune God

b. Repenting to God VS. Submission to God

3) Jesus' Temptation: Extreme! (12-13)

a. Identifying with sinners

b. Relying solely on God's word

c. Being the True Israelite

d. Being qualified as the Servant of God

Discussion Questions

  1. The author, Mark, also left ministry at one point, but later became a faithful co-worker and a servant greatly used by God. How does this encourage you?

  2. Since we have been baptized by the Holy Spirit, who/what controls us? What do we yearn for?

  3. Why was Jesus baptized? How important are the mindset of humility and obedience in serving God?

  4. How can the challenges you face prepare you to serve God more effectively in the future?

Webmaster PCCMA