The Heart of a Servant

“What It Means to Follow the Master”Mark 1:21-28

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”   Mk. 10:45

I.  AMAZED by His Teaching   (Mk. 1:21-22)

Jesus “immediately” went into Capernaum on the Sabbath and began to ________.    cf.  Mk. 1:21; Mt. 11:23-24 Though Mark’s Gospel shares very little of the content of Jesus’ teaching, he often describes people’s _______. cf.  Mk. 2:1-2, 13; 4:1-2; 6:1-3,34; 10:1,24,26; 11:17-18 The people were “amazed” at His teaching because He taught with _____________.      cf. Mt. 7:28-29 Jesus’ teaching was different than the scribes, who were the __________ in the O.T. law.  (v. 22) The difference has less to do with the way He spoke but rather what ___________ when He taught! Jesus is often called “Teacher” or “________”, which literally meant, “my Master.”  cf. Mk. 10:17,35; 11:21

“A rabbi’s greatest goal was to raise up disciples who would carry on his teaching…”  Spangler & Tverberg

II. AMAZED by His Power   (Mk. 1:23-28)

As Jesus was teaching, the powers of darkness perceived a ____________ to their dominion! (v. 23) cf.  Mk. 2:34 Jesus’ authoritative teaching involved words & _______. Amazingly, the demon knew who Jesus was & was _______ of His power & authority!    cf.  Mk. 5:7,10; Js. 2:19 Jesus ___________ the demon & commanded it to “be muzzled” & it came out! (vv. 25-26) Again the people were amazed at His ________ teaching with authority & news about Him spread!!   (vv. 27-28)

“The Savior did not want, nor did He need, the assistance of Satan & his army to tell people who He was.”  Warren Wiersbe

Practical Application

  1. Unclean spirit – Mk. 1:23,26,27,34; 1 Jn. 3:8; 4:1
  2. Teaching – Mk. 1:21-22,27; 12:13-14,24
  3. Authority – Mk. 1:22,27; Mt. 28:18; Tit. 2:15

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT Mark 1:21-28

Monday, March 5th                                               

 Meditate upon the Power of Jesus’ Teaching:

  • Mark 4:1-2

What does this passage say about the power and authority of Jesus’ teaching?  Pray for God’s Spirit to give you a receptive heart to God!

Tuesday, March 6th                                                                                           

 Meditate upon the Power of Jesus’ Teaching:

  • Mark 6:1-6

What does this passage say about the power and authority of Jesus’ teaching?  Pray for God to give you wisdom from His Word today!

Wednesday, March 7th                                           

Meditate upon the Power of Jesus’ Teaching:

  • Mark 9:30-32

What does this passage say about the power and authority of Jesus’ teaching?  Pray for God to help you understand the power of the cross & give you a desire to share Christ today!

  Thursday, March 8th                                        

Meditate upon the Power of Jesus’ Teaching:

  • Mark 11:17-18

What does this passage say about the power and authority of Jesus’ teaching?  Pray for God to give you a heart that listens to God’s Word & obeys it!

Friday, March 9th                                          

Meditate upon the Power of Jesus’ Teaching:

  • Mark 13:31

What does this passage say about the power and authority of Jesus’ teaching & words?  Ask God to give you one verse or passage to share with someone in need today.

Saturday/Sunday, March 10-11

 Meditate upon the Power of Jesus’ Teaching:

  • Matthew 4:4; 28:18-20

What do these passages say about the power and authority of Jesus’ teaching?  Pray for God to help you know the Necessity & Priority of God’s Word to nourish & strengthen you!

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