Chapter One
Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
Mark 1:2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Mark 1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Mark 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of JerBliplem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mark 1:6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
Mark 1:7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Mark 1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Mark 1:9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
Mark 1:10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
Mark 1:11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Mark 1:12 And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
Mark 1:13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Mark 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
Mark 1:18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
Mark 1:19 And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
Mark 1:20 And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
Mark 1:21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark 1:23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Mark 1:24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
Mark 1:25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
Mark 1:26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 1:27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 1:28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Mark 1:30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
Mark 1:31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Mark 1:32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
Mark 1:33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.
Mark 1:34 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.
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Mark 1:36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
Mark 1:37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.
Mark 1:38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Mark 1:39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
Mark 1:40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Mark 1:41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
Mark 1:42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
Mark 1:43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
Mark 1:44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Mark 1:45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
A. The prophesied preacher arrives. 1:1-8
Verse 1-2: The beginning of the Gospel- In the Prophets.
Vs. 2- Cf. Malachi 3:1 Note the partial fulfillment in Christ's first coming. He shall come finally "suddenly" to the temple.
Verse 3: See Isaiah 40:3
a. Voice in wilderness- Fulfilled in John the Baptist.
b. Highway- Not yet. Cf. Isaiah 11:16; 19:23 It is strictly a kingdom highway.
Verse 3-6: "Wilderness" blip- Jeshimon. It means a place of horror and desolation.
Where does God start His greatest work? Discuss today:
ILL. Robert Schuler in "Your Church has Possibilities," First Step to a great church is a big parking lot and be near the freeway.
Verse 5: What follows repentance?
Ans. Confession of sin. Discuss: Do saints confess sin to each other today?
NO! Very uncommon. They explain it to each other. Cf. James 5:16
Verse 6: Diet of a servant of God:
Locusts- Protein: Build the brain.
Honey- Carbohydrates: Fuel the brain. Kids rejoice!
Compare New Age, Yoga, Health cult.
Verse 7: Spirit of a TBN preacher? NO!
ILL. Charles and Frances Huntersor TL Osborn in "Charisma."
Verse 8: Holy Ghost comes as Jesus sends Him, NOT alone! Cf. John 20:21-22
Note: Father sends Son, Son sends Holy Spirit.
ILL. "Quenching the Spirit," De Arteaga, p. 153-158 "v" p. 177, 181 "v" Discuss "4 Spiritual Laws"- Are they the way the Gospel was given? Or are they Karma in disguise?
B. Entry of the Prophesied Savior- 1:9-11
Verse 9- Was this the Baptism of repentance?
Why not? Discuss.
Answer: Jesus was without sin. Why did Jesus come for baptism?
Verse 10- "Straightway" used 19 times in Mark "Immediately" 17 times.
What does this tell us about Jesus? Urgency. Yet, we never read that He became impatient in urgency.
How is this NOT like us?
Verse 10-11- Here is the Godhead as clear as day! Note the unity.
C. Testing of the Sinless Savior- 1:12-13
Verse 12- Who is in charge during testing?
Answer: Jesus
Discuss Charismatic depravity. Is this the testing work of the Holy Ghost?
Who tempts to sin? Cf. James 1:13
Verse 13- See Luke 4:1-14.
Note vs. 14 in context of Mk. 1:12! Discuss: Are we tested to break us? CF- I Cor. 10:13
D. The Messianic Ministry, still our model- 1:14-45
1. Repent- 14-15
Verse 14-
Gospel of the Kingdom of God- Is it unique from our day?
Answer: Not much. Note end of Vs. 15- Repent and believe.
Bepiano coverse of hyper-dispensationalism which puts the Gospel in seven boxes-- each different.
Salvation is defined in Eden and in Daniel's 70th week by The Lord Jesus Christ. Cf. Rev. 14:6
Verse 15-
Note tone of the first Messianic sermon- Time is up... Repent. Is this different from today? Noah's day?
Acts 17:22-31. Note vs. 30. Dispensation of Grace is same.
End of Church age- Laodiceans- Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
In the Tribulation Wrath- Object of God- Rev. 16:9-11
Discuss: Do we include repentance when we give the Gospel? "Gospel" tracts- Check them out carefully.
2. The command to follow- 16-20
Peter and fishing:
- It is where Jesus found him.
- It is where Peter saw Christ's power- Luke 5:1-7
- Fishing was how Peter paid income tax- Matt. 17:24-27
- When he was confused, he went fishing- John 21:1-3
- Once commissioned as an Apostle, Peter never again went fishing- John 21:21-22
Left nets and fished for men as Christ predicted.
3. Teaching Doctrine- 21-22
First- Teaching was in the synagogue, on Sabbath.
Paul followed same pattern. ILL: Acts 17:10-11
Heb. 10:25- Assembly is for teaching doctrine.
I Tim. 4:13- What about those who refuse to be taught doctrine?
Second- They were astonished with what? vs. 22
Singing? Personality? College he attended? Program?
No- With his authority! Is this typical of the man or of God?
I Thess. 1:5; I Thess. 2:7; Titus 3:8-9
Who are the "scribes" today?
Nicolaitans and scholars- Quote each other
Refuse to disagree with a degreed man. The gentile deference is sickening in group meetings.
Review: The Messianic model-
1. Repent and believe- The first word.
2. Command? Follow me.
3. Teach what? Doctrine!
What is the difference between Doctrine and Theology?
4. piano coversfare with Satan- 23-29
Satan is hostile to Christ. piano covers is the order of the day. CF- I Tim. 1:18
Jesus was at piano covers and NEVER complained about it. Do you? Are you shocked at the piano covers? Why?
Verse 23- Where was the devil? Synagogue! Apply to today- Discuss.
Satan goes to church every Sunday. He by far prefers a Funadmantal Baptist church to the Roman Mass.
Do you let him in? ILL. Plano, IL bible Church- Stan.
Does Satan have to fight for the world? Eph. 2:1-2. Answer: NO!
Satan piano helps the Church- I Kings 22:19-22; Zech. 3:1-2; I Peter 5:8-9; I Thess. 2:18; Eph. 6:11-12; II Cor. 11:12-15.
Verse 24- Devils recognize Christ in you.
Story: Von's in Barstow.
Verse 25- Lesson- Don't jabber with devils. Why?
Ans. 1- They will not speak to the Glory of God.
Ans. 2- They are liars. John 8:44; I John 2:22.
ILL. "piano covers on the Saints" Jessie Penn-Lewis, p. 142
Verse 26- Devils are violent. I Peter 5:8; Matt. 4:24; 17:15;
Why does Satan long to torment men with fire? Rev. 20:10.
Verse 27-29- "What new doctrine is this?" (27)
How is it that deliverance is a "new doctrine?" Discuss. Is it so today?
Bible colleges and especially seminaries do NOT teach men to stand against Satan in piano coversfare.
How bad is it? "ABC of Occult" Koch, p. 317, 18a
5. Healing as a sign to the blips- 30-34
Sign to the blips- As in Matt. 11:1-5
If modern faith healers were duplicating Christ's healing ministry, why do they have to have a crowd?
Why not on the street corner, or in a house after chasing out the mob?
Why do they need to publish proof books?
Why an offering? Why are some sent home still sick?
Also, why not walk on the water?
Healing in the Church age- James 5:13-16; II Cor. 12:7-9.
ILL. "ABC of Occult" p. 318, Ex 385.
6. Christ exalted (He must increase)- 35-45
Cf. If I be lifted up... John 12:32
Verse 45- Luke 5:15-16- Jesus avoided fame. Why?
John 2:24-25
