Jesus: The Mighty Son of God
Who does Mark say that Jesus Is?
Jesus is the mighty Son of God who defeats the enemies of God and Man
Satan and temptation Mark 1:12 - 13
Overcomes demons Mark 1:23 - 26
Illness and disability Mark 1:29 - 2:5
Jesus was misunderstood and somewhat enigmatic
Misunderstood by the religious leaders Mark 3:20 - 28
By His own Disciples Mark 8:16 – 21
By common people Mark 8:27 – 28
Peter grasped the enigma Mark 8:29
What is the significance of recognizing who Jesus is?
For Jesus it meant
Suffering
Rejection
Crucifixion
Resurrection
For the Apostles it meant
Self-denial
Persecution
Losing their lives to find them in Him
How does God confirm who Jesus is?
Triumphal entry with the common people
Betrayal at the hands of two of his apostles
Rejection and treachery at the hands of the religious leaders
Crucifixion
Resurrection
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