"Local Discussions About Fasting Arise" is the ninth sermon in this series. After Jesus publicly forgives sins, Mark begins to detail Jesus’ run-ins with the Pharisees. In this passage, the religious party question Jesus and His disciples’ lack of ceremonial fasting. Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about the new covenant.
"Local Tax Collector Quits Job" is the eighth sermon in this series. The calling of the disciple Matthew was viewed as highly scandalous, given Matthew’s vocation as a tax collector. Matthew had a sinful job and many sinful acquaintances but when the Messiah chooses him, he leaves behind his sin and introduces his friends to Jesus.
"Formerly Paralyzed Man Walks After Help From Friends" is the seventh sermon in this series. Jesus begins to travel with his disciples, preaching in various towns. Along the way, He is approached by a leper who has long been isolated from society by his disease. Jesus shows compassion to him and heals him.
"Man Claims Healing of Leprosy" is the sixth sermon in this series. Jesus begins to travel with his disciples, preaching in various towns. Along the way, He is approached by a leper who has long been isolated from society by his disease. Jesus shows compassion to him and heals him.
"Long Time Mania Dispelled from Galilean" is the fourth sermon in this series. Jesus begins his public teaching ministry by teaching God’s Word in a local synagogue. The scene becomes tense as a demon possessed man interrupts Jesus’ sermon.
"Decline in Fishermen on Sea of Galilee" is the third sermon in this series. Jesus calls His people to a radical new identity and here, Mark records the beginnings of that. Jesus calls people away from former lives and into new ones with a greater purpose.
"Judean Wilderness Setting for Baptisms, Fasting" is the second sermon in this series. Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River and then immediately is driven further into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. There, Jesus fasts for 40 days and is tempted by Satan.
"A Strange Man Draws Crowds in Countryside" is the first sermon in this series. Mark begins his gospel with the forerunner of Jesus: John the Baptist. John’s message is one of repentance and Mark makes it clear that Jesus is the Messiah prophesied of in the Old Testament.