In Mark 1:14-20, we read how the promised kingdom of God was at hand, but many of the Jews were not ready for this moment. Jesus called men to follow Him, and to help Him prepare the way for others to answer the call.
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While John the Baptist and Jesus had a lot in common, there are numerous contrasts as well. Jason takes us on a study into the differences between the work of John and Jesus as seen in Mark 1:1-13.
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The beginning of discipleship starts with preparation. In Mark 1:1-13, Jesus shows His preparation over comfort, conviction for the journey, testing before being proven, and the weight of discipleship as He moved forward with a clear mission.
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The gospel, which is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, is the instigator of our transformation into the Christian life.
The Lord's church is called many things in the Bible. Jesus is sometimes called the "Good Shepherd", which makes the church is His flock. In this lesson Jason examines the relationship between the Good Shepherd and His flock.
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The psalmist wrote in Psalm 139:14 that we humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made". The complexity of design is obvious and important to our survival. In this lesson we look at the comparison of the church as a body with special emphasis on the idea of individual members working together, moving in common goals and pursuits.
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The Bible often uses metaphors to help us understand spiritual realities. Many metaphors are used to describe the church of Christ. In this first lesson of the series about these metaphors, we learn how the church is described as a kingdom and why we are no longer waiting for Jesus to establish His kingdom.
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