Repent and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:15). Though this title assumes Jesus humanity, its main significance lies in its hearkening back to Daniel 7. Ultimately, Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5; cf. While the kingdom of God is outwardly unimpressive, the nations are gradually being gathered into it, and one day this kingdom will be unmistakably triumphant. Jesus too, doubtless, was tired. The great hope of the Old Testament is the coming of a deliverer, a king, a Messiah (which means anointed one, i.e., king), who would rescue the people of God and usher in Gods glorious kingdom once and for all. After all, they served in a very conservative Baptist churchthey started by slowly adding a few things to their youth meetings. In Mark 1:9 11, Jesus is baptized. In answering, consider the nature of sin as described in Mark 7:2023. In these opening chapters his ministry is one of both word and deed. Burning conviction and deep hope. Jesus Authority Challenged (Mark 2:13:12). This sovereign choice stretches back into time immemorial (Eph. A great read that has challenged what to value and live for in a society that screams distractions and false truths. Yet a few weeks ago I heard him referred to as a podcaster and immediately checked it out. (The Hebrew word Messiah and its Greek equivalent Christ both mean anointed one.) In Mark 16:1, the women anoint Jesus body as part of the embalming process. about the nature of Christian discipleship? When Jesus died on the cross, once more, as in Genesis 1:2, there was darkness over the whole land (Mark 15:33). In Mark 4:3541 Jesus calms a storm. While it might be tempting to leave the church in order to find answers, Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church (The Gospel Coalition, 2021) argues that church should be the best place to deal with doubts. A few excerpts from this sermon may be heard below: As is clear from the clip above, Comer states in no uncertain terms his belief that the pagan gods of the Old Testament were actual deities, albeit lesser ones than the Lord. SIN. Mark says that Jesus saw the people like sheep without a shepherd (Mark 6:34). Jesus parable of the sower in Mark 4:19, with his explanation of it in Mark 4:1320, centers on the wordin Mark, the message of the gospel (note Mark 1:1, 1415). Perhaps the single clearest verse explaining what Jesus did in the event narrated in Mark 15 is 1 Peter 3:18, which says that Christ suffered once for sins [penal], the righteous for the unrighteous [substitutionary], that he might bring us to God [atonement]. As we look in trusting faith to Christ, this atonement becomes effectual for us, and we are restored to God as his beloved children. . Here in Mark 10:32, the author makes a point of telling us that Jesus was walking ahead of them in the march to Jerusalem and the cross. Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark, a short, action-packed account of the life and mission of Jesus. Think, for example, of Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles (Rom. John Mark, the writer of the Gospel of Mark, also served as a companion to the Apostle Paul in his missionary work and later assisted the Apostle Peter in Rome. How does the first garden, in which mankind plunged through sin into ruin and death, culminate in a restored garden, in which Gods people enjoy restored fellowship with him? Its good. If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all (Mark 9:35). One I will keep going back to. Jesus, however, heard the voice of accusation even though he did not deserve condemnation. As you glance over Mark 13:437, what do you think might be the central point Jesus wants to get across? One way is to emphasize his sovereignty to the neglect of human responsibility. Throughout the Old Testament, the sun came to represent Gods favor and blessing (Ps. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners (Mark 2:17). You can't "dabble" in hurry, you have to wage a kind of war against the "spirit of the age.". Mark also displayed good writing skills and attention to detail in writing his Gospel. And they, Jesus says, on account of their poor treatment of widows, will receive the greater condemnation (Mark 12:40). In answer to the church's prayers, an angel came to Peter and helped him escape. In the beginning, darkness covered the earth (Gen. 1:2). The twelve apostles were thus called to carry on the work God had begun way back in the calling of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The New Testament teaches that Jesus is included in the divine identity (1 Cor. SIN. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! (Mark 11:910). 8:6; Rom. In this way God was judging all sin and unrighteousness. To touch such uncleanness was defiling. 14:14). ATONEMENT. 8:2); and Elijah spent 40 days in the desert, too (1 Kings 19:8). In short, we only do things that are life-giving, trying as best we can to cease all striving andproductivity.. This does not mean we do not choose God. While Matthew focuses on Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, Luke describes Jesus as the one who welcomes the outsider, and John emphasizes Jesus as the eternal Son of God, Mark focuses on Jesus as the one who ushers in the kingdom of God. All our resources have been developed, tested, and refined in real local communities. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1889 1892, available online at www.esvbible.org.). What does this teach us about who Jesus is and what he came to do? This is somewhat perplexing. Sadly, such is the time we live in wheredespite the clear teaching of Scripturesomeone like John Mark Comer is teaching polytheism in mainstream Christendom. A timely counter narrative to the polarisation corroding western society, Jesus doesnt just provide a digestible alternative to individualism, but the only means to life in abundance, beyond the futile desires of the flesh. If you are going to survive this war, you need to be a domineering, controlling, micro-managing tyrant when it comes to your thought life. Then write your own notes on the following questionsfirst with regard to John the Baptist (Mark 1:19) and then with regard to Jesus (Mark 1:9 20). According to Jesus, hell is a place of unquenchable torment, a fire that is not quenched. Though it is difficult to swallow and almost too horrible to think about, the awful reality awaiting those who reject Gods free offer of salvation is eternal, unending torment under the wrath of God. For Jesus was forsaken so that you and I never have to be. Some ancient manuscripts of Marks Gospel contain these verses and others do not. Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 10:152 for your own life today. Five times in Mark 8:279:50 Jesus refers to himself as the Son of Man (Mark 8:31, 38; 9:9, 12, 31). 8:18; 2 Cor. 1:5; Heb. With Jesus, cleanliness, we might say, is contagious. Note the personal implications for your walk with the Lord regarding (1) the Gospel Glimpses, (2) the Whole-Bible Connections, (3) the Theological Soundings, and (4) this passage as a whole. 26:26 29; Luke 22:1820; 1 Cor. Please make sure all fields are filled out. Our church is built around the very simple idea of practicing the way of Jesus, together, in Portland. 107:2530; Amos 4:13). The Gospel Coalition (TGC) is a broad collection of churches, church leaders, and Christians originally founded by Tim Keller and D.A. Why a cloud? As Jesus breathes his last, the Roman centurion standing nearby exclaims, Truly this man was the Son of God! (Mark 15:39). He's traditionally believed to also be Mark the Evangelist, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It is those who know their need, not those who assume their superiority, on whom God pours out mercy. And I bet you are, too. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. Because of his obedient sonship, God is pleased to adopt into his own family those who are united to the Son by faith (Rom. But they continue to understand Jesus messianic rule only in terms of the first half of Marks Gospel. This divine choosing is solely on terms of grace. While this might be a shrewd move for your budget, its disastrous when we do the same with Christ. Darkness, on the other hand, represented divine judgment (Ex. How does the first garden, in which mankind plunged through sin into ruin and death, culminate in a restored garden, in which Gods people enjoy restored fellowship with him? In first-century Palestine, a leper was someone who was not only physically unclean but also ceremonially unclean. Were satisfied. He was a member of both the Teamsters International Union and the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union. And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord (Mic. The unique contribution of Mark 10 to the Gospel as a whole is the way in which it shows how Jesus connects his own path to that of his followers, turning upside down our expectations of what it means to be his disciple. The coming of a cloud, and its representing the presence and glory of God, shows up at important points throughout the Bible, especially in the book of Exodus. KINGDOM OF GOD. The rapidly unfolding events of Mark 14 15 heighten the pace and tension of the Gospel of Mark as a whole, and the climactic death of Jesus is imminent. . In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul says, "Only Luke is with me. By faith in Jesus and his work on our behalf, we are restored to God and enter into Gods kingdom. Now we would greatly encourage you to continue to study the Word of God on a week-by-week basis. Thus little children possess all the qualification required, as they have not yet allowed a lifetime of idolatry to build up around their hearts, as the rich young man had. Jesus, however, declared all foods clean (Mark 7:19), uprooting the overscrupulous dietary regulation that had come to overshadow more important issues of the heart, where true cleanliness is determinedand which was the point of the law all along. James and John rightly understand that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, the son of David, who will one day sit on the throne in everlasting rule (see 2 Sam. . 15:20 22). I came not to call the righteous, but sinners (Mark 2:17). In Mark 7:1423 Jesus turned upside down the long-held Jewish view of clean and unclean food. In Mark 1:40 45 Jesus heals a leper not simply by speaking to him but by touching him (Mark 1:41). Every lie that we have ever believed about ourselves starts with deception in the most subtle ways. Jesus affirmed that he was the Messiah sent from God (Matt. This statement reaches all the way back to creation, when God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. 1:19). . With Jesus this kingdom dawns decisively, and he will one day bring this kingdom to completion, sitting on his throne for all the world to see (Rev. The Dash. In Mark 1:9 11, Jesus is baptized. All we bring is an awareness of our need for that mercy. Up until Mark 8, we have not seen any predictions of future suffering for Jesus. A thread running through Mark 10 is the strange way in which people qualify for entrance into Gods kingdom: namely, by sheer awareness of their inadequacy, nothing more. Yet he underwent condemnation on the cross so that you and I, who unlike Jesus truly are guilty, can silence the voice of accusation that bubbles up within. Christs return will come, however, after an interval of various events. From one perspective eschatology refers to the present, because the New Testament shows repeatedly that the ancient hopes and longings of the Old Testament have already decisively begun in Jesus and the church even if they are not yet fully completed. What is the danger if we resist self-denial and instead pursue the things of the world? Over time, these ancient descriptions of God as the true shepherd fueled the longing for a shepherd-leader, a shepherd-king, a Messiah, who would lead Gods sheep in wisdom and restorationBut you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. No ostentation. 6:5). The reality is, most of us are just too busy to live an emotionally healthy and spirituality vibrant life. Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin (Mark 3:29). In Mark 5 Jairus asked Jesus to heal his daughter from a sickness. They will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues . . How has your understanding of the place of Mark in the sweep of the Bible been deepened through your study of Mark? But our choosing of him is rooted in his even deeper choosing of us (cf. Waste of time to read a book that couldve been summarized in a few pages and made the same point. Why? Sometimes this is financial profit (for a CCM artist or celebrity Christian author) but often its other forms of profit. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1914 1917, available online at www.esvbible.org.). This king was called Gods son in the Old Testament (e.g., 2 Sam. Hosanna! the people shout as Jesus rides into Jerusalem. It seems to be one that I will go through often and slowly. As Jesus eats the Passover meal with his disciples, Judas has already agreed to betray Jesus, and Peter is on the verge of denying Jesus. Mark starts with the words, The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 1:1). Yet such a transgression recently was committed by John Mark Comer, pastor ofSolid Rock Churchin Portland, Oregon. Mark 14:115:15 recounts the events of Jesus final week, leading up to the crossPassover with his disciples, betrayal by Judas, denial by Peter, and trial before the Jewish council. 2:8; the same Greek word translated Gentiles here and elsewhere is used for nations in Mark 13:10). The gospel But this truthservice leading to true greatness, the last winding up firstis embodied most clearly in Jesus himself. To be sure, there are blessings and benefits to Christian faith. The Pharisees are asking why Jesus and his disciples are picking grains on their Sabbath walk. 7:117, esp. Yes, we talk about our work, but only in the context of how grateful we are for the gift our work is and what the Lord is accomplishing through it. Jesus sought them out. Whatever the shortcoming was, it disappointed Paul. On the third day, after the Jewish Sabbath, three women bring spices to anoint Jesus (Mark 16:1). Get free ebooksand event updates emailedto your inbox. 42:6; 49:6; 60:3). 1:2629). Rom. GOD-FORSAKEN. National Christian Foundation North Texas. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. In essence, they are asking what grounds for divorce can be legitimately acted upon while remaining in Gods good favor. See also Sabbath under the Whole-Bible Connections section of this unit. For the people of God, however, Jesus statement that all sins will be forgiven the children of man anticipates the eternally valid substitutionary atonement Jesus will be seen to provide in the final chapters of Marks Gospel (note also Mark 10:45). In his crucifixion Jesus hands were nailed below the wrist on the horizontal beam of the cross, and his feet were placed with one above the other and then nailed to the vertical beam. According to Jesus, hell is a place of unquenchable torment, a fire that is not quenched. Though it is difficult to swallow and almost too horrible to think about, the awful reality awaiting those who reject Gods free offer of salvation is eternal, unending torment under the wrath of God. See also The Lords Supper under the Theological Soundings section of this unit. The king theme is heightened with the setting up of the kingship in Israel, and especially with David, to whom God promises a lasting dynasty (2 Sam. We believe the church possesses a spiritual unity in Christ and in the Holy Scriptures. Real estate agents and other advisers help us navigate the painstaking complexity of mortgages, escrows, and offers. 13:5). The point here is evidently that it is easier to say, Your sins are forgiven, because it cannot be disproven. All rights reserved. Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. (Mark 1:14 15). 7:23). There are two ways we might err in understanding Gods sovereignty. When asked his name by Jesus, the demon answers, Legion, for we are many (Mark 5:9). The world offers up careers as one of many means of self-salvation. This review is cross-posted from InfluenceMagazine.com by permission. . Christians are to observe this meal, also called Communion, in remembrance of Jesus death. In the Old Testament, it is God who calms the waves (Job 12:15; Ps. Christs resurrection had implications for himself, for history, and for his people. To touch such uncleanness would make oneself unclean. . Couldn't put it down! When we make a mistake in life, with God's help we can recover and go on to achieve great things. Upending Our Assumptions about Personal Significance (Mark 10:3552). BIBLICAL REFUTATION OF EVANGELICAL PASTOR JOHN MARK COMERS POLYTHEISM, Emergent Wolves Enter Your Sheep Pens Through Youth Groups, Seeker-Driven Pastor Brings Polytheism into the Mainstream, SBCS RICHARD LAND SAYS MORMONISM FOURTH ABRAHAMIC FAITH, RICK WARREN AND HIS BROTHER, HIS EMINENCE TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLAN ARCHBISHOP OF NEW YORK, JESUS CULTURES KIM WALKER-SMITHS ALLEGED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THE FATHER AND JESUS CHRIST, Progressive (Social Justice) Christianity. Joseph Solomon, a poet and musician with a large Christian following, recently announced his departure from Christianity on his podcast Flights & Feelings. All are in need of saving. Then take time to reflect on the Personal Implications this passage from Mark may have for your walk with the Lord. How so? RESURRECTION. We believe that the way of Jesus is exactly that, a way of life. 3:15; 23:4). John Mark Comer is pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. To continue your study of the Bible, we would encourage you to consider other books in the Knowing the Bible series, and to visit. Throughout the New Testament these two are linked (e.g., Acts 20:21; Heb. Our aim is to create resources for discipleship and formation in local churches in post-Christian contexts. Indeed, the one place in all four Gospel accounts where Jesus tells us about his heart is Matthew 11:29: I am gentle and lowly in heart. Burrow in to the very core of what makes Jesus tick, and this is it. In his Gospel, Mark says: Because that incident is not mentioned in the three other Gospels, scholars believe Mark was referring to himself. 35:56; Jer. 6:1). Yet as Jesus warns, when the storms and floods of a broken world come crashing in, a leased faith will often struggle to stand. . How does Marks Gospel uniquely contribute to our understanding of Jesus? Note especially. Way back in 2 Samuel 7, God had promised to David a kingdom that would never end (2 Sam. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. Any speech, writing, or action that slanders God. Caution: uncheck this box if you are on a public computer (e.g. 33:7) and the storm (Job 28:25; Ps. Please make sure all fields are filled out. Along with Luke, Mark emphasizes the role of women in the final week of Jesus life (Mark 15:40 41, 47; 16:1ff.). All we bring is an awareness of our need for that mercy. The shock of this prediction by Jesus is that it is Gods people, the Jews, the people of which Jesus was a part and to whom he came (John 1:11), who will persecute Jesus disciples. In Genesis 1, God created two great lightsthe greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night (Gen. 1:16). But our choosing of him is rooted in his even deeper choosing of us (cf. Many think this shows Mark 16:920 to be a later addition. In the Gospel of Mark, with the coming of the kingdom (Mark 1:15), this is turned inside out. His power, however, is confined to the bounds that God has set for him, and one day he will be destroyed along with all his demons (Matt. The Messiah, Jesus is teaching, is no mere mortal. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. Jesus, however, declared all foods clean (Mark 7:19), uprooting the overscrupulous dietary regulation that had come to overshadow more important issues of the heart, where true cleanliness is determinedand which was the point of the law all along. The kingdom is a whole-Bible theme in that Eden was set up as a little kingdom of God with Adam, the first king, commissioned to rule over the earth (Gen. 1:28). This sovereign choice stretches back into time immemorial (Eph. You can follow him on Twitter and Medium. 3 Approaches for Evangelism in a Remote Workplace, How to Think Wisely About 40-Hour Workweeks and Offices. Mark 1:120 shows us the good news that Jesus came as the fulfillment of all the promises of the Old Testament. Where the heart is receptive and welcoming to this message in a persevering way, this word bears fruit all out of proportion to what might be expected. While the Bible is filled with commands, and these commands must unquestionably be heeded by believers, the overarching story line of the Bible is one of rescue and deliveranceof gospel. Or, as Paul would put it, God made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Cor. Though written in Rome, Marks Gospel was aimed at the wider church, especially those who had not been raised as Jews, as is evident from the way Mark at times explains Jewish customs. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1889 1892, available online at, Demonstration of Jesus Authority in Ministry (Mark 1:168:26), Jesus early Galilean ministry (Mark 1:163:12), Jesus later Galilean ministry (Mark 3:136:6), Nature miracle, exorcism, and healing (Mark 4:355:43), Teachings on moral defilement (Mark 7:123), Opening the door of grace to Gentiles (Mark 7:2430), Additional miracles in Decapolis and Bethsaida (Mark 7:318:26), Demonstration of Jesus Authority in Suffering (Mark 8:2716:8), Transfiguration and healing (Mark 9:229), Instruction on discipleship: putting others first (Mark 9:3050), Instruction on discipleship: divorce, wealth, humility (Mark 10:152), Entering and judging Jerusalem (Mark 11:113:37), Triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:111), Jesus judgment on religious leaders (Mark 11:1212:44), Jesus and the coming universal judgment (Mark 13:137), Death and resurrection in Jerusalem (Mark 14:116:8), Crucifixion and resurrection (Mark 15:2116:8), [Longer ending of Mark (Mark 16:920; see note in Week 11)], Read through the complete passage for this study, Mark 1:120. VISION/BLINDNESS. The choice is not whether to fight or not fight, but whether we win or surrender. God keeps his promises. And they crucified him . With Jesus this kingdom dawns decisively, and he will one day bring this kingdom to completion, sitting on his throne for all the world to see (Rev. ESCHATOLOGY. 5:21). With these words a scribe shows that he is, in Jesus words, not far from the kingdom of God (Mark 12:34). The king theme is heightened with the setting up of the kingship in Israel, and especially with David, to whom God promises a lasting dynasty (2 Sam. The spirit and the flesh? 21:9 17). But in our current moment, we tend to prioritize finding a tribe that fits the culture, language, politics, style (even clothing) that best fits our tastes, and then borrow whatever theological stances come with that familiar comfort. They knew the Scripture well. Jesus had already spoken in Mark 8:3536 of losing ones life and forfeiting ones soul. Read Mark 10:152 and consider the following questions. 13:14 15), John (John 12:39 40), and Paul (Acts 28:2527) to explain rejection of Gods gracious salvation as blindness. When Jesus sandwiches his cleansing of the temple in between the two halves of the cursing of the barren fig tree, this symbolizes more than a hungry and frustrated Messiah. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners (Mark 2:17). Why? Theres that feeling again. Wow. The food laws in the Mosaic law provided one opportunity to do this. One of Israels failures was the failure to bless the nations (see Jer. 4:1718; on the age to come see also Eph. Deep truth so relevant for this moment in history. It is also the basis for many other given names. Here the Gospels first eight chapters, and their portrayal of Jesus attractive and well-received messianic identity, ends abruptly and a series of predictions of this Messiahs suffering and death begins (Mark 8:3133; 9:30 32; 10:3234; cf. Read Deuteronomy 21:23, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and Malachi 4:56, and jot down connections between these Old Testament passages and what takes place in Mark 15, especially in Mark 15:2136. For the people of God, however, Jesus statement that all sins will be forgiven the children of man anticipates the eternally valid substitutionary atonement Jesus will be seen to provide in the final chapters of Marks Gospel (note also Mark 10:45). 5:17 in considering your answer. And take a moment also to look back through this unit of study, to reflect on a few key things that the Lord may be teaching youand perhaps to take note of these things to review again in the future. The death and resurrection of Jesus marked a new creation (2 Cor. Jesus calling of his disciples is not related to any prior commitment or qualification on their part. After my dismal reaction to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, I fully expected never to read a book by John Mark Comer (JMC) again. 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