Mark, Not to be discounted 2 Studies in the gospel of action

Mark’s style gives flavor to his record Written to Gentiles Written to Romans Written to Christians Written in a non-literary style Written in the mid 60’s Written as a record of Peter’s preaching Mark is the gospel of what Jesus did more than what he said

Short action accounts of jesus bring a variety of lessons 2:1-12, healing the paralytic with four friends showed who he was 2:5 showed the importance of friends

24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrew 10:24-25 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 1 Thessalonians 3:12 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Who else will bring us to Jesus in times of need? 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. I Thessalonians 5:11 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 Who else will bring us to Jesus in times of need?

Short action accounts of jesus bring a variety of lessons 2:1-12, healing the paralytic with four friends showed who he was 2:5 showed the importance of friends Showed the importance of Jesus’ forgiving power

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” Mark 2:10-11

Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. Acts 8:22

Short action accounts of jesus bring a variety of lessons 2:1-12, healing the paralytic with four friends showed who he was 2:13-17, call of Levi shows the potential of friendship First thing he did was to share Jesus

And on the following day they entered Caesarea And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. Acts 10:24

Short action accounts of jesus bring a variety of lessons 2:1-12, healing the paralytic with four friends showed who he was 2:13-17, call of Levi shows the potential of friendship 2:17-22, see the same things as appropriate or inappropriate Fasting ? New wine in old wineskins?

Short action accounts of jesus bring a variety of lessons 2:1-12, healing the paralytic with four friends showed who he was 2:13-17, call of Levi shows the potential of friendship 2:17-22, see the same things as appropriate or inappropriate 2:23-28, four lessons from the Lord of the Sabbath Pharisees were hypocrites to criticize disciples and not David Pharisees made their traditions equal to the Law 2:25-26, Mercy trumps law (with David, disciples, and us)

25 And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: 26 how he entered the house of God, in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?” Mark 2:25-26

” 27 And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Mark 2:27

Short action accounts of jesus bring a variety of lessons 2:1-12, healing the paralytic with four friends showed who he was 2:13-17, call of Levi shows the potential of friendship 2:17-22, see the same things as appropriate or inappropriate 2:23-28, four lessons from the Lord of the Sabbath Pharisees were hypocrites to criticize disciples and not David Pharisees made their traditions equal to the Law 2:25-26, Mercy trumps law (with David, disciples, and us) 2:27, Sabbath made for man not man for the Sabbath

Will we be as wise as the romans, learning from peter’s preaching The value and potential of friends, brethren, & involvement The wisdom to know the appropriate from the inappropriate The personal appreciation for the Lord’s instructions