The King’s Heavenly Authority
Mark 11
Purpose: to see that the authority of King Jesus is from heaven!
- Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Prophesied and Fulfilled (Mk. 11:1-10)
The King’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem
Fulfills Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 118:26; 1 Kings 1:32-40; 2 Kings 9:13
“Peace to the nations” (Zech 9:10)
“Hosanna” means “Lord, save!” (Ps 118:26)
“Bethpage” means “house of figs”
“Son of David” (2 Sam 7:14-16)
Jesus is the King with Divine Authority!
- Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Symbolized (Mk. 11:11-14)
Jesus curses the fig tree
- Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, for All Nations (Mk. 11:15-18)
Jesus cleanses the Temple, directly opposing the authority of the High Priest
Fulfills Isaiah 56:7 & Jeremiah 7:11
Solomon’s prayer of dedication (1 Kings 8:43)
- Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Faith’s Foundation (Mk. 11:19-26)
The lesson of the cursed fig tree, a.k.a. the false & idolatrous authorities
Unlike the false authorities, pray with belief, forgiving
Herodium Fortress is a “mountain moved”
Prayer to God overcomes idolatry!
- Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority! (Mk. 11:27-33)
Jesus Christ’s Messianic authority is greater than the chief priests, scribes, and elders
John the Baptist & Jesus Christ had Divine Authority (see 2:7 where He forgives sins!)
The Son’s True Glory! – Part 2
Mark 9
Purpose: seeing the glory of King Jesus who came to save, fulfilling the Law
and prophets
Review: The Son’s True Glory Revealed (Mark 9:2-13)
– Significance of Moses & Elijah/John The Baptist (Mal 4:5–6; Psalm 118:22)
– The Messiah is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53:3
– The consummation and convergence of all of God’s Revelation in Jesus Christ
“This is My beloved Son, Listen to Him!” (9:7)
– See 1 Peter 1:16-21 – We have absolute confidence to believe the in the Living Word – Jesus Christ, and His Written Word in the Scriptures!
- The Son’s Power Engaged (Mark 9:14-29)
– “I do believe, help my unbelief!” (v. 24)
– Pray earnestly to the Lord! (v. 29)
– Where people believe Jesus is King, demons are powerless!
- The Son’s Gospel Foretold (Mark 9:30-32)
– The first time Jesus prophesied His death and resurrection in Mark 8:31
– Jesus continued to teach them about His death and resurrection in Mark 9:9, 31
– The Transfiguration of Jesus witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus!
Both reveal the Son’s True glory!
- The Son’s Kingdom Organized (Mark 9:33-50)
– Jesus teaches the “first shall be last” (9:33-37)
– The Kingdom of Jesus rises above petty rivalries (9:38-40)
– Jesus’ strong statements about Life & Death, Heaven & Hell (9:40-48):
“Enter Life” = “Enter the Kingdom of God” – This is Heaven (vv. 43, 45, 47)
Death – This is Hell (vv. 43-44, 45-46, 47-48) quoting Isaiah 66:24
– Jesus calls us to be peaceful servants (9:49-50)
– Where Jesus is King, the leaders are servants!
– Where Jesus is King, disciples repent from sin and prepare for Heaven!
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the King who came to save sinners from hell!
The Son’s True Glory!
Mark 9
Purpose: seeing the glory of King Jesus who came to save, fulfilling the Law and prophets
- The Son’s True Glory Revealed (Mark 9:2-13)
– Significance of Moses & Elijah/John The Baptist (Mal 4:5–6; Psalm 118:22)
– The Messiah is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53:3
– The consummation and convergence of all of God’s Revelation in Jesus Christ “This is My beloved Son, Listen to Him!” (9:7)
– See 1 Peter 1:16-21 – We have absolute confidence to believe the in the Living Word: Jesus Christ, and His Written Word in the Scriptures!
- The Son’s Power Engaged (Mark 9:14-29)
I do believe, help my unbelief!
- The Son’s Gospel Foretold (Mark 9:30-32)
- The Son’s Kingdom Organized (Mark 9:33-50)
Jesus teaches the disciples that the “first shall be last” (9:33-37)
Jesus teaches concerning hell and what to do (9:38-50)
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the King who came to save sinners!
King Jesus, the True Teacher
Mark 7
Purpose: to put away faulty human tradition for the unfailing truth of God!
- King Jesus Exposes False Teachers (Mark 7:1-13)
How to identify false teachers. False teachers:
– Sound like they stand for God, while at the same time redirect you away from God (vv. 1-5)
– Are quick to tell you what to do, rather than point you to faith in God (v. 5)
– Supplant the Word of God with traditions of men (vv. 6-8; Is 29:13)
– Elevate human wisdom above God’s revealed truth in Christ & Scripture (v. 8)
– Invalidate the Word of God by using generational tradition (vv. 5, 13)
– Are fulfilling a greater purpose of God, the unfaithful easily follow false teachers (fulfillment of Is 29:13; see Mark 13:20-23)
- King Jesus Establishes the Truth for All (Mark 7:14-16)
- King Jesus Explains the Truth to His Disciples (Mark 7:17-23)
- King Jesus’ Miracles Endorse Him (Mark 7:24-37)
Jesus heals the Syrophoenician woman’s daughter (vv. 24-30)
Jesus heals a deaf and speech-impaired man (vv. 31-37)
True Miracles Point to the True Risen Teacher (contrast Mark 13:22 & Acts 2:22-24)
It’s not about the miracles themselves, it’s all about Jesus!
Learn to distrust traditions of man that only lead us away from God, and come to Jesus, the Risen Lord and True Teacher!
Christ’s Kingdom in Pictures
Mark 4
Purpose: to better see the mystery of the Kingdom of Christ as revealed through His parables
- King Jesus Sowing the Gospel in Our Hearts (4:1-20)
Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower (4:1-9)
Jesus’ reason for teaching in parables (4:10-12)
Jesus’ explanation of the Parable of the Sower (4:13-20)
Sower =
Seed =
Beside the Road =
Rocky Ground =
Among the Thorns =
Good Soil =
Which one am I?
- King Jesus and His People Shine! (4:21-25)
What about those who don’t?
Which one am I?
- The Kingdom of Jesus Will Grow! (4:26-32)
- King Jesus is Creator God! (4:35-41)
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ is unstoppable! Do you see, do you understand? Are you in or out?
For What Are You Coming to Jesus?
Mark 2
Purpose: Come to Jesus to find forgiveness, acceptance, new life, spiritual rest.
- Come to Jesus to Find Forgiveness (2:1-12)
- Come to Jesus to Find Acceptance (2:13-17)
- Come to Jesus to Find New Life (2:18-22)
- Come to Jesus to Find Spiritual Rest (2:23-28)
Because Jesus is God, we sinners will only find forgiveness, acceptance, new life, and spiritual rest in Him.
Who We Are Becoming – Part 2
We Exist to Glorify Christ in Worship, Discipleship, & Mission
Ephesians 4:1-16
- Christ Rules
- Leaders Regulate
Elders Deacons
Office: Overseer (1 Tim. 3) Servant (1 Tim. 3)
Character: Elder (1 Tim. 3 &1 Pet. 5) Full of Spirit and Wisdom
(1 Tim. 3 &
Acts 6)
Function: Pastor (Eph. 4) Maintain Unity (Acts 6)
- Disciples Reproduce
Redeemed for Service
Gifted for service
Equipped for the work of service
We are designed to glorify Christ in worship, discipleship, and mission, by being Elder led, Deacon served, and Congregationally executed.
Who We Are Becoming – Part 1
We Exist to Glorify Christ in Worship, Discipleship, & Mission
In Worship By:
- God-centered worship in Spirit & Truth (Jn 4:24)
- Expository book-by-book preaching & teaching (2 Tim 4:2)
- Gathering as the church for corporate prayer in one time and place. (Acts 2:42)
- Baptism, Lord’s Supper, & Membership
In Discipleship By:
- Every member gathering in Worship & growing in a Discipleship Group (Heb 10:24-25)
- Growing in the Word & ways of Jesus Christ together (Jn 15)
- Children- Truth78 & VBS (Ps 78:3-4)
- Youth – Truth78 & Disciple 6 (Ps 78:3-4)
In Mission By:
- Great Commission Ministry (Matt 28:18-20) including yearly international mission
trip(s) to UPGs (Unreached People Groups) - Every member sharing the Gospel
- Supporting the Cooperative Program, IMB, NAMB, & Send Relief
- Adults on Mission, Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action, & Mission Friends
- Called to the Nations Scholarship at MBTS
God’s Will for the World!
Psalm 67
Introduction: The 5 Great Commission Passages
Purpose: God blesses His people (OT Israel/NT Church) for His glory among all nations!
- Blessed to Be a Blessing/a.k.a. God’s Greater Glory (Ps 67:1-2, 6-7)
Defining “fear”
God’s Plan of Salvation
Numbers 6:23-27 – God’s blessing
Galatians 3:6-9; Genesis 12:1-3 – God’s Covenant Blessings For All Nations
Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14 – God’s Glory Over All
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – Ambassadors for Christ
Isaiah 49:6 – God’s Greater Glory
- Prayer for the Peoples (Ps 67:3, 5)
Matthew 9:35-38 – Pray to the Lord of the harvest
Ephesians 6:18-20 – Pray for boldness to preach the gospel
- Worthy of Worship by the Whole World (Ps 67:4)
John 4:20-42 – Jesus is the Savior of the World!
Psalms 97:1; 67:3-4; 104:34; 9:2; 96:3
Conclusion
Revelation 7:9 – Every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues
The Great Commission according to Paul:
Romans 10:9-18 – We must send preachers so that the lost can hear and be saved
Romans 15:18-21 – Aspire to preach the gospel not where Christ is already named
Oh How Sweet To Be Forgiven!
Psalm 32
Purpose: to rejoice in the forgiveness of sin found only in Jesus Christ!
- The Sinner, Forgiven! (Ps 32:1-2)
- The Sinner, Remembering, Confessing! (Ps 32:3-5a)
1 John 1:9-10 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive”
Colossians 2:9-14 “forgiven” in the cross of Christ
- The Forgiveness of God! (Ps 32:5b-7)
How does God forgive sin?
By grace through faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 2:8-10 made alive “by grace through faith”
Luke 24:44-47, esp. 47 “repentance for the forgiveness of sins”
See also 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
- The LORD Instructs the Righteous (Ps 32:8-11)
Notice: the wicked v. the righteous
Philippians 3:1; 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – Rejoice in forgiveness!
No greater joy is there than to know that your sin is forgiven by God in Jesus Christ!