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5.28.23 Mark 1:29-45

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LOOK:

We should learn some important spiritual lessons from this chapter. To begin with, if the Son of God came as a servant, then being a servant is the highest of all callings. We are never more like the Lord Jesus than when we are serving others. Second, God shares His authority with His servants. Only those who are under authority have the right to exercise authority. Finally, if you are going to be a servant, be sure you have compassion; because people will come to you for help and rarely ask if it is convenient!

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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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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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.