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THE SON OF GOD- KING AND SERVANT (2 OF 28)

by Josh Malone

Scripture: Mark 1:21, Mark 2:12
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The Son of God- King and Servant (2 of 28)
Series: The Gospel of Mark: The True Story of the Son of God
Josh Malone
Mark 1:21-2:12


Last week we began a new series in Mark. We were introduced last week to Jesus, the Son of God. We saw the man who is Jesus, Jesus message, and His mission. Ultimately we learned last week that the Son of God has come and identified with us and calls us to follow Him and find our ultimate identity in Him. Jesus isn't looking for curious onlookers, Jesus is looking for fully devoted followers. People who leave all behind to go after Him.

Mark calls Jesus the Son of God. This means He is telling us that Jesus is God. If someone is the Son of God it makes sense that they can do supernatural things right? Like heal. But the interesting thing about Jesus is we will also see him suffer and die. - He is our King and He is the Servant of God.- Many people believe that the overall theme of this gospel shows Jesus as the Servant of God. Is. 42, 52, and 53.
Mark sets up the next few chapters with the Jesus beginning his ministry. 1:15 is a key passage because it sets the theme of Jesus message...
1:15- ''... 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.'''
A kingdom has to have a king. If not there is no kingdom. Who is the king. - Jesus. The Kingdom is ''at hand'' because the King is here. So what kind of King is Jesus?
Mk. 10:45- ''For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.''
What kind of kingdom? Coming under the reign of God by having the King, Jesus Christ rule your heart and life.- That's how we see it now... then ultimately with vanquishing of sin and a new heaven and earth.

The evidence of the kingdom being at hand and this is going to be demonstrated in Jesus displaying his authority in his teaching, over demons, over sickness... and ultimately in the forgiveness of sins.- This will display the tearing down of the ...

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