2. Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

3. Mark 1:12-13 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.

4. Mark 1:14-15 Now after John was arrested, 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.”

5. Four Questions

6. Who is this Messiah? Who is this Messiah?

7. Four Questions Who is this Messiah? Who is this Messiah? What is the gospel that He preached? What is the gospel that He preached?

8. Four Questions Who is this Messiah? Who is this Messiah? What is the gospel that He preached? What is the gospel that He preached? How is this gospel “good news” for us today? How is this gospel “good news” for us today?

9. Four Questions Who is this Messiah? Who is this Messiah? What is the gospel that He preached? What is the gospel that He preached? How is this gospel “good news” for us today? How is this gospel “good news” for us today? What response does the Messiah & His gospel require of me? What response does the Messiah & His gospel require of me?

10. Q1: Who is this Messiah? Three scenes reveal three roles He fulfills Three scenes reveal three roles He fulfills

11. Q1: Who is this Messiah? Three scenes reveal three roles He fulfills Three scenes reveal three roles He fulfills King (vv. 9-11) King (vv. 9-11) Priest (vv. 12-13) Priest (vv. 12-13) Prophet (vv. 14-15) Prophet (vv. 14-15)

12. Q1: Who is this Messiah? The Anointed King The Anointed King Scene 1: BAPTISM (vv. 9-11) Scene 1: BAPTISM (vv. 9-11) I.e., the “coronation ceremony” of King Jesus I.e., the “coronation ceremony” of King Jesus

13. Scene 1: The Anointed King Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

14. Scene 1: The Anointed King “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord” (Isa. 11:2) “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord” (Isa. 11:2)

15. Scene 1: The Anointed King “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations” (Isa. 42:1). “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations” (Isa. 42:1). ” (Isa. 11:2)

16. Scene 1: The Anointed King “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn” (Isa. 61:1-2) “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn” (Isa. 61:1-2) ” (Isa. 42:1). ” (Isa. 11:2)

17. Q1: Who is this Messiah? The New Adam (Priestly Role) The New Adam (Priestly Role) Scene 2: Temptation (vv. 12-13) Scene 2: Temptation (vv. 12-13)

18. Q1: Who is this Messiah? The Prophet of the Gospel of God’s Kingdom The Prophet of the Gospel of God’s Kingdom Scene 3: Commencement of Jesus’ prophetic ministry (vv. 14-15) Scene 3: Commencement of Jesus’ prophetic ministry (vv. 14-15)

19. Q2: What is the gospel that Jesus preached? “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15) “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15) God’s kingdom has drawn near. God’s kingdom has drawn near.

20. “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Php. 2:9-11)

21. Q3: How is this gospel good news for us?

22. It is a Sabbath rest. It is a Sabbath rest.

23. Q3: How is this gospel good news for us? It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s available to all! It’s available to all!

24. Q3: How is this gospel good news for us? It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s available to all! It’s available to all! God & His kingdom are GOOD! God & His kingdom are GOOD!

25. Q3: How is this gospel good news for us? It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s available to all! It’s available to all! God & His kingdom are GOOD! God & His kingdom are GOOD! His kingdom has no end. His kingdom has no end.

26. Q3: How is this gospel good news for us? It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s a Sabbath rest. It’s available to all! It’s available to all! God & His kingdom are GOOD! God & His kingdom are GOOD! His kingdom has no end. His kingdom has no end. It conquers Satan’s kingdom & establishes the reign of love for all eternity. It conquers Satan’s kingdom & establishes the reign of love for all eternity.

27. Q4: What response does this Messiah and His gospel require of me?

28. Q4: What response does this Messiah and His gospel require of me? Repent and believe! Repent and believe!

29. Q4: What response does this Messiah and His gospel require of me? Repent and believe = paradigm shift Repent and believe = paradigm shift

30. Q4: What response does this Messiah and His gospel require of me? Repent and believe = paradigm shift Repent and believe = paradigm shift True faith always results in transformed living. True faith always results in transformed living.

31. Q4: What response does this Messiah and His gospel require of me? Repent and believe = paradigm shift Repent and believe = paradigm shift True faith always results in transformed living. True faith always results in transformed living. Repentance = moving from unbelief to belief Repentance = moving from unbelief to belief

32. Q4: What response does this Messiah and His gospel require of me? Repent and believe = paradigm shift Repent and believe = paradigm shift True faith always results in transformed living. True faith always results in transformed living. Repentance = moving from unbelief to belief Repentance = moving from unbelief to belief “Repent by believing in the gospel” “Repent by believing in the gospel”

33. Do you trust Jesus…?

34. As God’s Prophet? As God’s Prophet?

35. Do you trust Jesus…? As God’s Prophet? As God’s Prophet? As your Priest? As your Priest?

36. Do you trust Jesus…? As God’s Prophet? As God’s Prophet? As your Priest? As your Priest? As your King? As your King?

37. Do you allow Jesus to rule…? Your mind (attitudes) Your mind (attitudes)

38. Do you allow Jesus to rule…? Your mind (attitudes) Your mind (attitudes) Your heart (affections) Your heart (affections)

39. Do you allow Jesus to rule…? Your mind (attitudes) Your mind (attitudes) Your heart (affections) Your heart (affections) Your life (actions) Your life (actions)