The HEART of a SERVANT

“What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 12:13-27

“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. The Question of RESPONSIBILITY (12:13-17)

After challenging Jesus’ authority, the leaders in Jeru-

salem sent some Pharisees & Herodians to ______ Him

with questions.(v. 13) cf. Mk. 3:6; Mt. 22:15-16; Lk. 20

Luke says they were “______” who “pretended to be

righteous” as they flattered Jesus. (v. 14) cf. Lk. 20:20

Jesus discerned their evil __________ in their question

concerning paying taxes to Caesar. (vv. 14-15)

cf. Mt. 22:18; Lk. 20:23; Jn. 2:25 – malice, hypocrisy

After requesting a coin with Caesar’s image on it, He said

it was their _______________ to respect authority &

pay the poll-tax. (vv. 15-17) i.e. “render” = to pay back

FYI – Secular government is ___________ by God.

cf. Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-14, 17

II. The Question of ETERNITY (12:18-27)

The Sadducees were the most wealthy & ___________

of all the Jewish sects. (v. 18)

The Sadducees, who did not believe in _____ after death,

were the next group to question Jesus regarding levir-

ate marriage & the afterlife.(vv. 18-19) cf. Deut. 25:5-6

After their lengthy, malicious question, Jesus challenges

their understanding of Scripture & the ______ of God.

Unbelief boils down to a misunderstanding & ultimately a

__________ of the Word of God & the Power of God.

cf. Mk. 12:24; Rom. 1:18-20; 2 Tim. 4:2-4

Though the Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection,

Jesus __________ it is true & that in eternity,

marriage will no longer exist. (vv. 25-27) cf. Ex. 3:6

FYI – God has an _________ relationship with those who

spiritually alive! (v. 27) cf. Jn. 5:21,23; 11:25-26

Practical Application:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and