Sermon Notes 2/ 8 Gospel of Mark

                                                  Chapter One

verse 9 – It came to pass – it speaks of being at the right time

             – Be Patient – James 5:7-8

             – Galatians 6:9

baptized – means to overwhelm, be immersed and be fully wet

verse 10 – an open heaven – prayer produces an open heaven

-the anointing of the Holy Spirit came through the open heaven – Acts 10:38

         ***anointing means to smear with oil

         ***dove – represents gentleness, softness and tenderness

verse 11 – beloved son – it speaks of Jesus being unique and one of a kind

      ***the trinity is found in vs10-11

      ***well pleased – this is a verse on identity – who we are in Christ

vs12-13 – Immediately – a key word in Mark used around 50 times – quickly…at once…now

-the Holy Spirit leads the righteous

-Dt 8:1-11 – reveals why we are led into the wilderness

-tempted – means to influence and persuade someone to do evil and what is wrong

verse 14 – Galilee – means circle – Galilee is a circle of towns

preaching – is a herald…a public crier

imprisoned – believers can have bad things happen to them even when they are innocent

verse 15 – The time is fulfilled – this is a special God appointed time – the first coming of Jesus

The kingdom of God is at hand – speks of 2 things:

1. This is receiving the rule of Jesus in our lives and being saved

2. this refers to the millennial kingdom

repent – means to change your mind/turn away from sin and then turn to

believe the good news – make a committment to Jesus

Verses 16-19 – The Call of 4 Fishermen

-Sea of Galilee also represents the sea of humanity

-Jesus calls 4 men into the ministry

verse 17 – Follow Me – get on the same road that Jesus is on

***it is an invitation

***Make you – work with you and develop you into a strong disciple of Jesus Christ

           Fishers of Men

-this refers to being called to ministry and a call to get people saved

verses 18-20 – Immediately they left their families and livelihoods/a once & for all decision – Luke 14:25-27

Verses 21-28 – Jesus casts out an unclean spirit

-they meet a demon as soon as they are called

            -EVERY STEP FORWARD YOU MAKE IN JESUS ENRAGES THE DEVIL-

                        TWO POINTS ABOUT THIS CALL

          1. you do not have to enter into this battle or calling

          2. It is not a fight with people

REMEMBER: Do not make the battle personal

verse 21 – Capernaum – this was the headquarters of Jesus

taught – is a lengthy time of teaching

verse 22 – amazed – means to be shocked

              – authority – means superhuman ability and force

Luke 9:1-2 and Ephesians 1:1-3

verses 23-24 – a man with an unclean spirit – this is a demon

-this is an unbeliever who can be possessed – believers can never be demon possessed

-demons can only be one place at a time

-unclean spirit – it refers to being wicked or evil – they promote & delight in wickedness

verse 24 – demons can possess a body and talk through that body

-demons do not know everything, but only what they hear

-demons cannot read your mind

verse 25 – Jesus rebukes the demon  – means to restrain & strongly warn

verse 26 – remember that when a demon makes the most noise, the end of their dominance is near

-convulsed – means to shake violently

-cried out – means to make a loud shriek

the demon came out after a bot of time – this is the first miracle found in Mark