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DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34

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(KJV) Mark 1:33-24

 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34

Luke says in Luke 4:41 of his gospel that Jesus did not permit the demons to speak “because they know he was the Christ.” Perhaps Jesus wanted to reveal His identity and purposes through His own words and actions in His own time; therefore, He would not allow demons to interrupt His plans. He sometimes gave people the same instructions not to tell what He had done (Mark 1:44), but probably for different reasons, including the fact that He did not want people to focus too heavily on His miracles and miss His message. He also did not want to cause overwhelming opposition to His ministry before He had completed His mission.

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  1. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  2. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  3. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  4. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  5. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  6. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  7. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  8. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  9. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21

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(KJV) Mark 1:21

And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21

The term means “gathering place” or “place of assembly.” During and after the Jewish exile into Babylon the synagogue became the Jewish gathering place for prayer, teaching and worship. Every village with twelve or more Jewish men had at least one synagogue. It was also used as a schoolroom and a place for other community activities.

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  1. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  2. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  3. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  4. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  5. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  6. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  7. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  8. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17

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(KJV) Mark 1:17

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17

The first and primary calling (appointed task, purpose) of anyone who would be disciples of Jesus is to be with Him (Mark 3:14) – to follow Him and to know Him personally (Philippians 3:8-10). In fact, the term “disciple” refers to a disciplined learner and follower. As a result of this relationship, Christ’s followers must learn to lead others into a devoted personal relationship with Jesus (Proverbs 11:30; Daniel 12:3; 1 Corinthians 9:22).

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  1. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  2. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  3. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  4. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  5. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  6. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  7. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15

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(KJV) Mark 1:15

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15

In general, God’s kingdom refers to His divine and complete power and authority, as well as His purposes and way of life, both on earth and into eternity. Christ’s coming brought both the message and the evidence of God’s kingdom near to people. His coming fulfilled and completed many purposes of God’s kingdom on earth. God’s kingdom was the theme of Jesus’ earthly message (Matthew 4:17). It appears and develops through several stages throughout history as part of God’s overall plan to bring people into a relationship with Himself:

  1. The kingdom in Israel. The kingdom in the Old Testament consisted of God’s plans and actions involving Israel, which prepared the way for His more complete plan of spiritual salvation of the human race. Because Israel rejected Jesus as the Messiah (the “Anointed One,” Savior, Christ), the kingdom was taken from them (Matthew 21:43).
  2. The kingdom in Christ. God’s kingdom – its authority, power and purposes – was present and active on earth in the person and work of Jesus, who is the King (Luke 11:20).
  3. The kingdom in the church. Presently, God’s kingdom is active through His faithful followers in His church (in local congregations and in the worldwide community of all true Christians). This kingdom is established and continues to grow as people accept His message of forgiveness and new life by admitting their sins, turning from their own way and making Christ the Ruler of their hearts and lives (John 3:3, 5; Romans 14:17; Colossians 1:13). This kingdom is not a political or material kingdom, but a powerful spiritual one in which God works through and among His people to overcome the powers of Satan, sin and evil in the world (Mark 1:27; 9:1).
  4. The kingdom in its completion on earth. This refers to the time foretold by many of the Old Testament prophets (Psalms 89:36-37; Isaiah 11:1-9; Daniel 7:13-14). It takes place at the end of history after Christ has returned to earth to defeat the forces of the antichrist and judge the wicked. Christ will establish a peaceful reign on earth for a thousand years (Revelation 2:26-27; Revelation 20:4).

The kingdom in eternity. At the conclusion of the thousand years, God’s eternal kingdom will be established in the new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1-4). The center of the new earth will be the Holy city – the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:9-11). Its residents will be those throughout history who were faithful to their relationship with God, represented by both His Old Testament people (Revelation 21:12) and His New Testament followers (Revelation 21:14). Their greatest blessing is “they will see His face” (Revelation 22:4; 21:1).

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  1. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  2. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  3. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  4. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  5. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  6. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8

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(KJV) Mark 1:8

 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8

John the Baptist was the first one who preached the good news about Jesus and what His coming would mean for Israel and all people. Mark summarizes Joh’s preaching into a single theme: announcing the arrival of Jesus Christ, who would come and baptize (immerse, cleanse, empower) his followers with the Holy Spirit. All those who accept Christ as Savior and Lord (the Forgiver of their sins and Leader of their lives) also should spread the message that Jesus is still the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5; Acts 1:8; Acts 2: 4, Acts 2:38; Acts 2:39; Luke 13:16).

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  1. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  2. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  3. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  4. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  5. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5

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(KJV) Mark 1:5

And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5

There had been no prophet in Israel for centuries (since the time of the last Old Testament prophet Michah, around 420 B.C.), so John’s ministry drew a lot of attention. As a result, there was a general spiritual awakening (a heightened interest in spiritual issues and renewed devotion to God) in Judea and Galilee. Israel’s spiritual climate particularly changed among the common people, helping to prepare the way (Mark 1:2-3; Mark 1:1) for the full revelation and ministry of God’s Son, Jesus Christ.

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  1. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  2. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  3. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  4. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4

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(KJV) Mark 1:4

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4

Repentance is turning toward the opposite direction or making a complete change. In spiritual terms and in relation to God, it means to admit one’s sin, turn from one’s own way, surrender to God and begin following his purposes (Matthew 3:2). John’s New Testament message, which focused on repentance, was much like the preaching of the Old Testament prophets (Jeremia 15:19; Ezekiel 18:30, 32; Hosea 3:4-5). John’s practice of baptizing those who came to him in repentance (Acts 19:4) was so characteristic of his ministry that be became known as “the Baptist” or “the Baptizer” (the word translated “baptize” means “to immerse”). John immersed people in water as an outward sign of inner spiritual cleansing, which was relevant only if a person had truly turned from sin and devoted his or her life to God. The baptism was not the main issue in receiving forgiveness for offenses against God; it was an important act but only symbolic of a person’s heart commitment. True repentance is what enables a person to receive God’s gracious gift of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, baptism became more important because it was a sign of identifying with Christ in His death, burial (being immersed in the water) and resurrection (rising up to live a new and spiritually transformed life; Acts 22:16; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12). God always forgives those who truly repent and turn toward Him.

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THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3

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(KJV) Mark 1:1-3

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3

See Mark 14:9 for the meaning of the term “gospel.” Many scholars believe that Mark’s Gospel may have been the first to be written among the four Biblical Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John).

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MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11

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(KJV) Mark 1:11
And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11

All three persons of the Trinity (the one true God in three distinct, interrelated and unified persons) are involved in Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3:17).

  1. Here, and in other places throughout the Bible, God is revealed as a single Being (Mark 12:29; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:21; Galatians 3:20; 1 Corinthians 8:5-6; Ephesians 4:6; 1 Timothy 2:5), existing in three distinct but interrelated and completely unified persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Peter 1:2; Jude 1:20-21). Each person of the Trinity is fully divine (fully God) and equal, possessing all the special characteristics of God; yet they are not three Gods (or three parts of God), but on God. In this way, God is singular (a unity) in one sense and plural (three) in another sense. Another way this concept of God has been described is “three in Person, One in essence.”
  2. We must be careful not to misinterpret this as if the one true God has simply revealed Himself in three different “forms” or expressions at different times throughout history (as if He were God the Father in the Old Testament, Jesus in the New Testament and the Holy Spirit now). Through the centuries such false teaching has brought division in the church. The correct understanding of this doctrine (teaching or basis of belief) is that all three persons of the Godhead exist uniquely at the same time and are so completely united that they form the one true and eternal God. Bothe the Son and the Holy Spirit possess attributes that can only be true of God (Genesis 1:2; Isaiah 61:1; John 1:1, 14; Mark 5:18; 14:16; 16:8, 13; Acts 5:3-4; Romans 8:2, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Hebrews 9:14). None of the three persons was ever made or created, but each has always existed with all the character traits, power and glory of God.
  3. This one God existing in three persons means that from all eternity (the infinite past and forever into the future) there has always existed a perfect spiritual unity, a complete love, the expression of godly character traits, an absolute knowledge and a faultless interrelationship within and among the persons of what is referred to as the “Godhead” (John 10:15; 11:27; 17:24; 1 Corinthians 2:10).

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WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25

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(KJV) Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25

We must not deceive ourselves into thinking that we can maintain the proper kind of faith that brings answers to prayer if we secretly hold hatred, bitterness, or resentment in our hearts against anyone (Matthew 18:35).

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