Feeble Faith In A Strong Savior

The Danger of Fruitless Faith

Mark 11:12-25 Big Idea: Jesus is unimpressed by religious appearances,He’s seeking true worshippers. Be Warned: Jesus Judges _____Worship – v. 12-21 Be Encouraged: Jesus Forms a _____People – v. 22-25

The King Has Come

Mark 11:1-11Big Idea: Jesus is to be received as the King who saves His people and searches our worship. 1. The King Arrives: Welcome Him – v.1-6Application 1: Will you Welcome His Welcome in the Words that you say and in the Ways that you obey? 2. The King is Praised: Worship Him – v.7-10Application 2: Worship of God’s People should be Sacrificial and Scriptural. 3. The King Examines: Warrant Him – v.11Application 3: If Jesus came to inspect the Places of your Worship, what would He find?OT Texts References in Mark 11:7-10: 1) 2 Samuel 7:12-162) 2 Kings 9:12-133) Psalm 118:25-264) Zechariah 9:9

Blind Eyes, Clear Vision

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Serving to Save

Mark 10:32-45 Big Idea: Jesus paid His life as a ransom so that His disciples would not seek to attain a high status, but rather give themselves in lowly service. Main Points: Our Resolve: Follow Christ to Selfless Suffering – v.32-34 Their Request: Follow Christ in Selfless Sacrifice – v.35-41 His Ransom: Follow Christ through Selfless Service – v.42-45 3 Passion Predictions: Mark 8:31-38 Mark 9:30-37 Mark 10:32-45 What Did Christ Accomplish on the Cross?PenalSubstitutionaryAtonement

The Kingdom Belongs to These

Mark 10:13-31 Big Idea: The Kingdom of God is received by the needy, not achieved by the successful. The Kingdom is open to those with___(v.13-16) The Kingdom is closed to those who___(v.17-21a) The Kingdom is closed to those who___(v.21b-31)