Introduction We've been thinking about the kingdom of God and how the Lord Jesus is God's Anointed King. And so, when he began his public ministry, he went around preaching; and this was his message: The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news. The kingdom was near … Continue reading Mark 06(01–29) →

Introduction We've been thinking about how the Lord Jesus Christ is God's Anointed King who came into the world to establish his kingdom and to deliver his people from their sin and misery. And so, in chapter 4 Mark recorded for us four parables about Christ's kingdom to show that though his kingdom seems hidden … Continue reading Mark 05(21–43) →

Introduction In chapter 1, we read how the Lord Jesus began his public ministry by going into Galilee and proclaiming the good news of God. He said: The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news! The kingdom of God was near, because he's God's Anointed King who had come into the … Continue reading Mark 04(35)–05(20) →

Introduction Back in chapter 1 of Mark's gospel we read how the Lord Jesus began his public ministry by going into Galilee and proclaiming the good news of God. And do you remember his message? He said: The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news. That was … Continue reading Mark 04(21–34) →

Introduction Back in chapter 1 we saw how the Lord the Lord began his public ministry. Do you remember? First, he was baptised by John. When that happened, heaven was torn open; and the Holy Spirit descended on him like a dove; and the voice of God the Father said to him: You are my … Continue reading Mark 04(01–20) →

Introduction Last week we were thinking about the way the Lord led the people to a mountain and chose the twelve apostles would would form the basis or the foundation of God's new people on the earth. In the past, in the days of Moses, the Lord Almighty led the twelve tribes of Israel to … Continue reading Mark 03(20–35) →

Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 13 of chapter 2 to verse 6 of chapter 3. And we noticed the growing opposition which the Lord Jesus faced. The Pharisees and the scribes thought they knew best what God was like, and how to worship him, and how … Continue reading Mark 03(07–19) →

Introduction Last week we were thinking about the authority of the Lord Jesus to forgive sins. Do you remember? We read how some men brought to the Lord Jesus a friend who was paralysed. And when the Lord saw their faith, he said to the man: Son, your sins are forgiven. And then, to demonstrate … Continue reading Mark 02(13)–03(06) →

Introduction Before I went on holiday, we had spent a few weeks on Mark's gospel. Mark's gospel is the good news concerning Jesus Christ, the Son of God. And so far we've read about John the Baptiser, who was this voice, calling in the wilderness, summoning the people to prepare for the coming of the … Continue reading Mark 02(01–12) →

Introduction Last week we saw how Mark was emphasising for us the Lord's power and authority. We saw it in the way the Lord summoned those men who would become his apostles. All he had to do was call them, and they left their work and their families to follow him. Then we saw his … Continue reading Mark 01(35–45) →