1. Recognising God’s great King – Mk.11,12 1.What kind of a Messiah/Christ is Jesus? a. A humble Saviour – Zech.9:9 b. Human & Divine – 12:35-37 c. The Judge – 11:12-21; 12:1-12 God looks for fruit in his people:- - Fruit of the Spirit – Gal.5:22,23 - True heart worship - Compassion for those in need

2. 2. Recognising & responding to Jesus a.Rejection of Jesus 1. Rejecting his authority – 11:27-33 2. Refusing the truth – 12:13-27 - Pharisees & Herodians – 12:13f a. Failure to honour the authorities b. Failed to give themselves to God - Sadducees – 12:18-27 Ignorant about Heaven, the Bible & God’s power.

3. b. Seekers after truth -12:28-34 Jesus came to enable us to: 1.Love God with all our being – 12:29,30 2.Love people as we love ourselves -12:31 3.Trust in God & his power – 11:22-25 - Power of prayer - Expectation in prayer - Atmosphere of prayer

4. Prayer Possible to use these verses + Mt.18:19,20; John14:14 etc to:- - Make selfish demands of God – James4:3; John 15:7; 1John 3:22; 5:14,15 -Confront others with lack of faith We need to hold together:- 1.Coming expectantly to God in faith 2.Submitting to God’s will cf. Jesus & Paul

5. 3. Searching/Examining questions a.Am I a seeker after truth? b.Have I trusted in Jesus to be my Saviour & Lord? c.Do I allow God to examine my life? - do I focus on externals? - do I love God with all my being? - how do I treat other people? d. What am I learning as I study the Bible?