God’s standard, Go in Mark’s gospel, Chosen to “Go”, Great man-John the Baptist, Gospel message, Glory

GOD’S STANDARD:- HOLINESS: APPROPRIATION:- I Jn 3:1-9

1. Christ likeness (vs 2):- Ro 8:29; I Cor 15:49; II Cor 3:18; 2 Pe 1:4
2. Spiritual cleansing (vs 3) :- II Cor 7:1; II Ti 2:21
3. Sin bearer (vs 5) :- I Pe 2:24; He 9:28
4. Abiding (vs 6) :- Jn 15:10; I Jn 2:6; II Jn 9
5. Doing righteousness (vs 7) :- Mt 5:20; Ho 10:12; I Ti 6:11
6. Regeneration (vs 9) :- Ez 36:26; Tit 3:5; I Jn 5:1
7. Seed – His Word (vs 10):- II cor 9:10; Mk 4:15

“GO” In Mark’s Gospel

1. Go and show yourself- let others see (1:44)- Praise and offer to God in gratitude /

Obedience.

2. Go and tell- (5:19)-personal experience with the Lord-testifying/ sharing.
3. Go and sell-(10:21)- renunciation- get rid of all hindrances-to follow Jesus-detach

yourself..

4. Go and loose & bring- (11:2)- others to the Lord- set free others, lead them to Him.
5. Go and preach Gospel-(16:15) –reaching out to the world

• Jesus called His disciples to make them fishers of men. What kind of work? –far superior than fishing.
• Response was to leave everything & follow Him.
• As you follow – He’ll send you t go -hat kind of work? –far superior than fishing.
• Response was to leave everything & follow Him.
• As you follow – He’ll send you t go -hat kind of work? –far superior than fishing.
• Response was to leave everything & follow Him.
• As you follow – He’ll send you t go -hat kind of work? –far superior than fishing.
• Response was to leave everything & follow Him.
• As you follow – He’ll send you to go –
• (Mark 1:17-18)- Jesus calls.

HE HAS CHOSEN US TO “GO”:- Jn 15:16

1. Go and sell : Mk 10:21- go and get rid of what is hindering- a life of sacrifice

Eg Abraham, etc

2. Go and do likewise: Lk 10:37- a life of service – share and give what you have.
3. Go and tell : Mk 5:19- a life of witnessing- tell the truth/ gospel
4. Go and show: Lk 17:14- a life of example
5. Go and make disciple: Mk 28:16-20- a life of productivity

- the ultimate “GO” – multiplying, making disciples.

GREAT MAN- JOHN THE BAPTIST: Mat 11:11

* (To be greater) *(How to become great)

We are forerunners of the second coming.

1. He was used by God because he was obedient – Mat 3:15; Lk 5:5-7
2. He influenced people because he practiced self- denial.
3. He was given authority because he was humble- Lk 18:14; Jn 3:30; 1:27
4. He was powerful because he was spirit filled- Lk 1:15; Jn 14:17; I Jn 4:4
5. He was progressive because he was jealous- Jn 5:35; I Cor 9:22; Jam 1:25
6. He was a soul-winner because he was courageous- Mat 3:7; 14:4
7. He was feared because he was Holy- Mark 6:20
8. He was martyred because he didn’t compromise- Mk 6:27; Mat 5:11,12.

GOSPEL MESSAGE- LUKE 5:18-26

1. The problem of sin:- the presence, consequence, evil, corruption in man.
2. The penalty of sin:- the result, God’s judgement, wrath, hell, no peace.
3. The pardon of sin:- God loves, Jesus died, forgiveness available through Jesus
4. The power to live new life:- Jesus gives power to live new life, supernatural life.

FROM SUFFERING TO GLORY:- Rom 8:18-39 Key verse 18.

1. Hope- He has given- for the creation, bodies, all

(vs 18-26) – there is full redemption ahead- soon

- to wait patiently.

2. Faith- (vs 26-30)- Spirit’s help for comfort – prayers

- prayers to keep us going.

- In- God’s working all for our good.

3. Love- (vs 31-39)- God’s love strong.

- able to give all- do everything

- eternal union- assurance.