1. A Summary of Mark 1-6

2. Reminders Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. (Philippians 3:1)Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. (Philippians 3:1)

3. Reminders 12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder… (2 Peter 1:12-13) 12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder… (2 Peter 1:12-13) Remind them of these things… (2 Timothy 2:14)Remind them of these things… (2 Timothy 2:14)

4. Overview of Mark

5. The True King The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1:1)The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1:1)

6. Jesus’ Baptism 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; 11 and a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well- pleased.” (Mark 1:9-11) 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; 11 and a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well- pleased.” (Mark 1:9-11)

7. Jesus’ Message 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15) 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

8. Fishers of Men And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17)And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17)

9. Authority over Demons 27 They were all amazed, so that they debated among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” 28 Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere into all the surrounding district of Galilee. (Mark 1:27-28) 27 They were all amazed, so that they debated among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” 28 Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere into all the surrounding district of Galilee. (Mark 1:27-28)

10. Authority over Diseases 40 And a leper came to Jesus, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” (Mark 1:40-41) 40 And a leper came to Jesus, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” (Mark 1:40-41)

11. Authority to Forgive “Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?” (Mark 2:7)“Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?” (Mark 2:7)

12. Authority to Forgive 10 “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”— He said to the paralytic, 11 “I say to you, get up, pick up your pallet and go home.” 12 And he got up and immediately picked up the pallet and went out in the sight of everyone, so that they were all amazed and were glorifying God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.” (Mark 2:10-12) 10 “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”— He said to the paralytic, 11 “I say to you, get up, pick up your pallet and go home.” 12 And he got up and immediately picked up the pallet and went out in the sight of everyone, so that they were all amazed and were glorifying God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.” (Mark 2:10-12)

13. Mercy for Traitors As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And he got up and followed Him. (Mark 2:14)As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And he got up and followed Him. (Mark 2:14)

14. Lord of the Sabbath 27 Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27-28) 27 Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27-28)

15. The Unpardonable Sin 28 “Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”— 30 because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” (Mark 3:28-30) 28 “Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”— 30 because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” (Mark 3:28-30)

16. Jesus’ Real Family 34 Looking about at those who were sitting around Him, He said, “Look, here are My mother and My brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:34-35) 34 Looking about at those who were sitting around Him, He said, “Look, here are My mother and My brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:34-35)

17. Parable of the Soils “Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop.” (Mark 4:7)“Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop.” (Mark 4:7) 18 “… the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, 19 but the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.” (Mark 4:18-19) 18 “… the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, 19 but the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.” (Mark 4:18-19)

18. Authority over Creation 40 And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 They became very much afraid and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” (Mark 4:40-41) 40 And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 They became very much afraid and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” (Mark 4:40-41)

19. From a Madman to a Missionary 19 And He did not let him, but He said to him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. (Mark 5:19-20) 19 And He did not let him, but He said to him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. (Mark 5:19-20)

20. Hope for the Hopeless … “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34)… “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) “Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.” (Mark 5:36)“Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.” (Mark 5:36)

21. Christ’s All-Sufficiency When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:34)When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:34) … “Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them something to eat?” (Mark 6:37)… “Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them something to eat?” (Mark 6:37)