Author: Chienchong Lim
Mark 1:21-45 (Sermon)
The King Ushers in His Kingdom
1. The authority of Jesus, the King (1:21-34)
a. He has authority over religious leaders (1:21-22, 27)
b. He has authority over spiritual forces (1:23-28, 34)
c. He has authority over physical diseases (1:29-34)
2. The ministry of Jesus, the King (1:35-45)
a. He came to preach God’s good news (1:35-39)
b. He came to cleanse the afflicted’s uncleanness (1:40-45)
c. He withdrew from the crowd’s distraction (1:34-35, 44-45)
Questions for consideration:
How should I respond to spiritual forces & physical illnesses which can intimidate us? What do I value most about following Jesus?
Mark 1&2 (Study)
Mark (Survey)
Luke 9:1-17 (DrTanKH)
Keep Your AIM in Ministry
Luke 8:22-56 (MYong)
Faith in Jesus
Introduction
1. Those who lack faith, vv 22-25
2. Those who repudiate faith, vv 26-39
3. Those who need faith, vv 40-56
Conclusion
Luke 8:1-21 (MinLdrs)
Why doesn’t everyone respond to Jesus?
Luke 7:36-50 (MYong)
Who Is The True Host To Jesus?
Introduction
1. A insider who thinks he doesn’t need much forgiveness from God
a. Demonstrate an exalted view of self in the presence of others
b. Show little love – little need and appreciation for Jesus
2. An outsider who knows she needs plentiful forgiveness from God
a. Demonstrate a humble view of self in the presence of Jesus
b. Show much love – great need and appreciation for Jesus
Conclusion
Reflection
a. What kind of debtor are you before Jesus – the 500-denarii-kind or 50-denarii-kind?
b. What is the extent of your love to Jesus who has forgiven you over and over again?
Luke 7:18-35 (CChong)
Is Jesus Really the One?
1. Through his disciples, John clarified with Jesus if He’s really the anticipated Messiah (7:18-23)
2. Despite his doubt, Jesus commended John for being the greatest prophet ever (7:24-28)
3. For their unbelief, Jesus chided the unbelieving Jews for being simply wilful & proud (7:29-35)
Luke 7:1-17 (MYong)
Jesus, the Reverser
Introduction
1. A Gentile centurion believes that Jesus can heal remotely, even one near death, vv 1-10
a. A need voiced
b. A faith exercised
c. A commendation given
2. Nobody could believe that Jesus raises the dead, vv 11-17
a. A need unvoiced
b. A faith needed
c. A commendation spread
Conclusion