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:

Unclean spirit – Mk. 1:23,26,27,34; 1 Jn. 3:8; 4:1
Teaching – Mk. 1:21-22,27; 12:13-14,24
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 5^th