Sermon Notes 8/8 – Mark

                                     Mark Chapter 6

1. The amazement of people – vs1-4

astonished – the teaching and miracles hit the people so forcibly that they were

                     astonished to the point of losing control of themselves

-the teaching, wisdom and miracles of Jesus Christ astonished the people

2. The amazement of Jesus – vs5-6

-Jesus was amazed at the peoples’ lack of faith…unbelief

-Jesus was amazed that Israel missed their day of visitation

-LUKE 19:41-44 – Jesus is visiting earth right now again

             a. A Visitation of the Miraculous – Luke 7:11-17

v11 – Nain – means lovely…delightful

v12 – Jesus interrupts a funeral procession

-the crowd knew Jesus was present because of the miracle that took place

-all churches need to have a MIRACLE MINDSET

             b. A Visitation of Redemption – Luke 1:68-75

-it is harvest time

-this is what Christianity is all about

-The Great Commission

verse 7 – A Priority Shift takes place

-this is where our focus shifts from inreach to outreach

-Send them Out

verses 12-13 – They preached the Word – a town crier giving the kings news with some emotion – 1 Peter 2:9

                      -they cast out demons and heal the sick because of Jesus Christ

verse 14 – The NAME of Jesus became well known….

Acts 4:14 – Redemption through the name of Jesus

Acts 3:1-10 – Healing in the name of Jesus

Acts 16:14-18 – demons resisted and cast out in the name of Jesus

(1.) the name of Jesus declares that He is God – Matthew 16:18

-Deity – means Jesus Christ is God

-The Incarnation – God came to earth in the form of man – Jesus Christ

-Kenosis – means to empty yourself

-anyone denying the deity of Jesus is a false teacher – 1 John 2:22-23

-there is another Jesus – 2 Cor 11:3-4, 13-15

-do not take His name in vain – means to misuse His name/devalue/irreverent

(2.) THE NAME OF JESUS IS ABOVE ALL NAMES – Philippians 2:5-11

v9 – highly exalted – means to be elevated to the highest point

-the name of Jesus is above everyone and everything

-every knee will bow:  on earth, in heaven and in hell

Lord – means sir; one in control – we must submit to the will of another person who is Jesus Chrst

(3.) THE NAME JESUS CHRIST MEANS HE IS RETURNING VERY VERY SOON  – Ezekiel 38-39

-the word Messiah comes from the name Christ……..

-the signs of the times reveal that Jesus is coming back soon