“Evening Service”
Come and See
Raised Again
John 20:1-18
9:15am “Modern Service” Scott Lake Baptist Church (Lakeland FL)
What Am I Living For?
“A Filled, Following, Friend of God”
Philippians 4:8-9
Mark 3:35
“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
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Jesus heals a man with a shriveled hand on the Sabbath, which leads to the Pharisees plotting against Him. Jesus then withdraws with His disciples to the sea, where He heals many and the crowd becomes so large He must teach from a boat. He appoints the twelve apostles. When His family hears about His activities, they think He’s out of His mind and try to take Him away. Meanwhile, scribes from Jerusalem accuse Him of being possessed by Beelzebul. Jesus refutes this by explaining that Satan cannot cast out Satan and warns against blaspheming against the Holy Spirit. His mother and brothers arrive, but Jesus redefines family, stating that whoever does God’s will is His family.
Jesus emphasizes that spiritual kinship through obedience to God’s will transcends biological relationships.
Mark 2:17
“It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
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Jesus returns to Capernaum, where he heals a paralyzed man, demonstrating his authority to forgive sins. This act stirs controversy among the scribes. Jesus then calls Levi (also known as Matthew), a tax collector, to follow him, leading to Jesus dining with sinners, which prompts Pharisees to question his actions. Jesus responds by teaching that he came for sinners, not the righteous.
This chapter also covers debates about fasting, where Jesus explains the newness of his ministry with parables about new wine and old wineskins.
The theme of Mark 2 is Jesus’ authority and mission to call sinners to repentance.
Mark 1:15
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! ”
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Jesus is God’s Son, fulfilling prophecy through John the Baptist, who baptizes for repentance. After His baptism, where God affirms Jesus, He faces temptation in the wilderness. Jesus then begins His ministry, calling disciples, teaching with authority, exorcising demons, and healing in Galilee, emphasizing His divine authority and the need for repentance as the kingdom of God nears.
This chapter underscores the arrival of God’s kingdom, calling for immediate repentance and faith.
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