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5.21.23 Mark 1:1-28

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LOOK:

Discipleship is prominent in Mark’s Gospel. Jesus’ call would pose two questions in the minds of Mark’s readers: “Who is this One who calls?” and “What does it mean to follow Him?” Mark provided them an answer in his Gospel. He assumed there were basic similarities between the Twelve (cf. comments on 3:13; 13:37) and his Christian readers, so that whatever he would reveal about the former would be instructive for discipling the latter. Discipleship is the expected norm for all who believe the gospel (cf. 1:15).

5.14.23 1 Sam 31 & 2 Sam 1

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LOOK:

Saul’s tragic life and death can teach us many practical lessons: (1) great sins often begin as “little matters”—impatience, incomplete obedience, excuse-making; (2) once sin gets hold of people, they go from bad to worse; (3) if we are not right with God, we will not get along with God’s people; (4) excuses are no substitute for confessions; (5) natural gifts and abilities mean nothing without the power of God; and (6) there is no substitute for obedience.

4.16.23 1 Samuel 26

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LOOK:

David has a second chance to kill Saul, but he spares him. Again, we learn the wonderful truth that God protects His people, delivers them, and vindicates them as they trust in Him. This lesson should lead us to experience hope and encouragement because of God’s ultimate protection and vindication through His Son Jesus.

4.2.23 Titus 3

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LOOK:

The letter makes it plain that the Christian life is grounded in the grace of God (2:11–14). Believers must recognize this truth and rebuke heresy and avoid legalism (1:10–16). This can be done only by grace; grace that saves, grace that teaches, grace that strengthens, and grace that enables. In so doing we can see the relationship between doctrine and practice.