Mark 12:13-44 Four Tests, One Lesson, And A Final Exam
Four Tests
Four Tests Call Out the Foul Win the Point Start the Victory Dance
Four Tests
Four Tests
Four Tests
Test 1(13-17) Give to Ceasar or not (trap) 2. Render (submit) to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s 3. Spheres of Authority (Rom 13,Eph 5-6)
Test 2 (18-27) 2. No marriage in Heaven (Eph 5:25) Whose wife is she? (trap) (Duet 25, Gen 38) 2. No marriage in Heaven (Eph 5:25) 3. a. Know the Scriptures (Acts 17:11) b. Christ, the bride groom; Resurrection
Test 3 (28-34) Greatest commandment? (trap?) (Duet 6) 2. Love God and love others 3. a. Life Focus (John 15) b. Obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Sam 15:22
Test 4 (35-37) Christ the Son of David? (trap) 2. Galatians 4:4 3. a. Humility (Phil 2) b. Respect the mysteries of God (1 Cor. 13:9)
Lesson (38-40) Beware of seeking status and hypocrisy 2. Follow Christ consistently 3. Walk the talk!
A Final Exam (41-44) Contrast the widow’s offering (Luke 21) 2. Give everything 3. I Cor. 6:19-20 Romans 12:1-2