1. Walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

2. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34

3. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 Jesus enters two buildings: - a synagogue and a house

4. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

5. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God! Be quiet! said Jesus sternly. Come out of him! The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, what is this? A new teaching and with authority!

6. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him. News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.

7. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

8. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 The synagogue - An unholy presence in a holy place - Jesus teaches and acts with authority Believing the truth that Jesus teaches

9. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 The house - A woman in need is healed - Again, Jesus teaches and acts with authority Jesus vanquishes demons and disease

10. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 Opening the doors of our hearts to Jesus As individuals, what will we do with Jesus?

11. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 Opening the doors of our church to Jesus As a church, what will we do with Jesus?

12. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 Sao Paulo : the house up the hill

13. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34

14. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34

15. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 Sao Paulo : the house up the hill

16. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 So, what do we do? Sin opened the door for demons and disease, but we open the doors to Jesus. He teaches us and heals us.

17. The way of the Lord walking with Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Opening the doors Mark 1:21-34 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13