Gospel of Mark Twitter Bible Study

G O S P E L O F M A R K B Y P A S T O R M I K E
Gospel of Mark
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45)
All 16 chapters in tweets as taught by Pastor Mike on Twitter

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Gospel of Mark Chapter 1-16
Gospel of Mark
(Chapter 1 - 16)
by Pastor Mike (@aheartforgod)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ministry Beginnings......................................... 4 Healings............................................................ 8 Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables.... 12 Miracles.............................................................16 Ministry Lessons............................................... 19 Conflict with Tradition.................................... 23 Confession of Faith..........................................27 Transfiguration - Part 1................................ 31 Transfiguration - Part 2................................34 Christ's Last Week Part 1.............................. 38 Christ's Last Week - Part 2.............................. 42 Christ's Last Week Part 3.............................. 46 Trial................................................................... 51 Crucifixion........................................................ 55 Resurrection..................................................... 59
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Tweets for Ministry Beginnings #mkbiblechat (3/9/12)

A Heart For God Ministries The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 #Jesus #mkbiblechat #Tworship #bowdownbeforeHim ! \o/
INTRODUCTION Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/gospel-of-mark-mkbiblechat-friday.html
Direct link to todays notes: Ministry Beginnings (Mark 1:1-28) -> http://ht.ly/9ymcE #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/ministry-beginnings-mark-11-28.html
Let me set the stage.Since Mark wasnt there,Peter is the eyewitness of the events.Only an eyewitness could know these things #mkbiblechat Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat Commit 2 memory: 4 the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve, & 2 give His life a ransom 4 many. Mark 10:45 #mkbiblechat Outline of Mark -> 1st 8 chapters~ 4 the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve. Mark 10:45a #mkbiblechat Outline of Mark -> 2nd 8 chapters~& 2 give His life a ransom 4 many. Mark 10:45b #mkbiblechat (I like that outline. I can remember that) :) Miracles/healings in Mark vs Matthew&Luke. Latter record 20 miracles. Mark (at 1/2 their size) has 28 -> 24 in 1st 8 chapters! #mkbiblechat And so the main point of this whole study & call 2 action 4 us throughout is: service/servanthood/serving :) #mkbiblechat Do u have an easy time at serving or hard? #mkbiblechat Prayer: Jesus, make me a servant just like You \o/ #mkbiblechat
JOHN THE BAPTIST (v. 1-8) Were especially focusing on Mark 1:1-28 today, what I call: Ministry Beginnings (Next week -> Mark 1:29-45, 2:1-22: Healings) #mkbiblechat I hope that you could have your Bible open? -> Mark 1:1-28 :) Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat Mark starts w/a burst. The 4runner,John,appears! v.1-8 World will never b the same. (Ought 2 happen when we show up somewhere) #mkbiblechat The righteous r bold as a lion. (Prov 28:1b) Hows ur boldness? What r u afraid of? Devils greatest work is 2 keep us quiet #mkbiblechat For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (cowardice,fear), but of power&love&discipline.2Tim1:7 #mkbiblechat
CHRISTS BAPTISM (v. 9-11) On 2 Christs baptism. v.9-11 John does not know Jesus is the Christ until the dove moment. He did know Him prior as cousin #mkbiblechat Speaks of r inability 2 grasp God without His revealing Himself to us. We love, because He 1st loved us. 1John4:19 #mkbiblechat Do u remember when u 1st met Jesus 4 real beyond just knowing about Him or going 2 church? Can u share? :) #mkbiblechat
THE TEMPTATION (v. 12-13) Matthew & Luke get all the press 4 their Temptation sequences, but Mark has one, too! v.12-13 #mkbiblechat And immediately the Spirit impelled Him 2 go out into the wilderness. And He wasbeing tempted by Satan (v.12-13a) #mkbiblechat Impelled (v.12;NAS) let me explain it in a question -> Have u ever felt like God was moving u 2 do something? Thats impelled #mkbiblechat Think about it: Overcoming temptation is a prerequisite 2 service. Some r in ministry, but still bound 2 sin. Any thoughts? #mkbiblechat
JESUS PREACHES (v. 14-15) In v.14-15 we have Jesus message. Let me ask u a few questions about it. Ok? :) #mkbiblechat Is Jesus message: Just b really nice & dont hurt anybody? or Do enough good things 2 outweigh the bad? #mkbiblechat Is Jesus message: All religions lead 2 God/heaven? or Just b really sincere? #mkbiblechat Of course, Jesus message is: 1. Repent & 2. believe 3. in the gospel. (v.15;NAS) Thatll preach! :) #mkbiblechat Repent (Amplified) -> have a change of mind which issues in regret 4 past sins&in a change of conduct for the better #mkbiblechat Believe (Amplified) -> trust in, rely on & adhere to. Pastor Mikes paraphrase: Stick 2 God like glue :) #mkbiblechat What do u think of the following? -> In r day&in some churches the Gospel message is altered/changed/watered down/candy-coated #mkbiblechat
FIRST DISCIPLES (v. 16-20) In v.16-20 we have the call of the 1st disciples. Its interesting the emphasis on James&John leaving their father in v. 20 #mkbiblechat Jesus called them;&they left their father Zebedee in the boat w/the hired servants,&went away 2 follow Him.Mk1:20 #mkbiblechat Main point -> We must do what Jesus says above r familys wishes~even if they wont understand~even if it invites their disdain #mkbiblechat
AMAZING AUTHORITY (v. 21-28) In v.21-28 we find Jesus acting w/amazing authority! (exousia) #mkbiblechat This is Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant on the basketball court with kindergarteners :) #mkbiblechat Two points -> 1. On authority & 2. On being amazed #mkbiblechat
We want Jesus authority, but we wont walk His way of humiliation (Philippians 2:5-11) Choose the lowest spot #mkbiblechat R u amazed w/Jesus? #mkbiblechat If we r any less amazed than these in the Scripture then we r living in a dull state&need a reawakening of heart #mkbiblechat Revive us again, O Lord! \o/ #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Healings #mkbiblechat (3/16/12)

A Heart For God Ministries
By His scourging we are healed.Isa53:5d By His wounds u were healed.1Pet2:24c Pray 4 1 another so that u may b healed.Ja5:16b #mkbiblechat
INTRODUCTION Topics on tap -> Healings (of course), Jesus prayer life, Matthews call, Fasting & 2 Parables (Unshrunk Cloth, New Wineskins) #mkbiblechat Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
Direct link to todays notes: Healings (Mark 1:29-45; 2:1-22) -> http://ht.ly/9EeOx #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/healings-mark-129-45-21-22.html
From last week -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat Since were talking about healings->Matthew&Luke record 20. Mark (at 1/2 their size) has 28! > 24 in 1st 8 chapters! Cooool :) #mkbiblechat It's Mark 1:29-45; 2:1-22 today, what I call: Healings. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com #mkbiblechat Next week -> Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-35; 4:1-34: Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables. Read ahead if u can. Ok? :) #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF MOTHER-IN-LAWS FEVER (1:29-31) Be4 we get 2 the healing of Peters mother-in-law,a question -> R the types of healings seen in Jesus ministry available 2day? #mkbiblechat 2 points->1.Catholic issue of Peter as 1st Pope&that priests after his example must b celibate:not Scriptural.He was married #mkbiblechat 2. Notice Mark 1:31 -> And Jesus came to Peters mother-in-law, raised her upthe fever left& she waited on them (served!) #mkbiblechat
The natural response to a touch from Christ is service to His cause (waited on them in Mark 1:31d is served) #mkbiblechat Thank u 4 ur service 2 r glorious Lord since He touched u,my dear brothers&sisters. He(Jesus) would want u 2 know that today :) #mkbiblechat
MANY HEALINGS (1:32-34) A cursory look at v.32-34, but dont miss the dynamic. "Whole city is captured by this Jesus&His power. We need 2 b captured 2 #mkbiblechat The healings r Christs credentials. No one else prior to Him & no one else after Him has been able to produce such wonders. (John 5:24a) #mkbiblechat
JESUS PRAYER LIFE (1:35) It was late night ministry in v.32ff (&when evening had come).Still Jesus was up early praying in v.35 (&early in the morning) #mkbiblechat Is prayer as important 2 u as it was 2 Jesus? When do u pray? I pray while Im jogging :) #mkbiblechat It doesnt matter where or when u pray, it matters that u pray #mkbiblechat The secret 2 ministry success (or any career or venture) is the quiet place / prayer closet #mkbiblechat Prayer is speaking,listening,waiting.Its not meant 2 b rote,its meant 2 b relational.(Can b hard 4 men.Y do u think that is?) #mkbiblechat
MORE HEALINGS (1:36-39) Real quick with v. 36-39 (but powerful point) #mkbiblechat Just imagine this Guy showing up in ur city&church(v.39)w/how God is using Him.Were not always ready 4 a new preacher w/power #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF THE LEPER (1:40-45) 2 specific healings coming fast now (leper & paralytic). The healing of the leper 1st in v. 4045 #mkbiblechat
Compassion in v. 41a (splagechnizomai; Strongs 4697): 2 have the bowels yearn; feel sympathy, 2 pity #mkbiblechat The significance of Christs touch in v. 41? Lepers are untouchables. Point->We need 2 b people who reach out & touch the untouchables #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF THE LEPER (2:1-12) The healing of the paralytic now in c. 2:1-12. R u still w/me? (somebody shout) ;) #mkbiblechat Jesus oddly starts out: My son, your sins are forgiven. (v. 5) Healing always starts at the spiritual level #mkbiblechat Beyond that, there is a spiritual significance 2 each healing (Scroggie). Please read my notes 4 more on this -> http://ht.ly/9EeOx #mkbiblechat Now to a question: Does God always heal? #mkbiblechat
CALL OF LEVI / MATTHEW (2:13-17) Call of Matthew. A healing passage, too! (2:17) Point: We dont always like more/new people joining the flock. Thoughts? :) #mkbiblechat Also -> Matthew left everything behind. Lk5:28 What r u holding on 2 that u must let go of or ur not really following Jesus? #mkbiblechat
MINISTRY TIME Really quickly, I want 2 take a moment 2 pray Christs healing over each of u. Who has a need? :) #mkbiblechat By His scourging we are healed.Isa53:5d By His wounds u were healed.1Pet2:24c Pray 4 1 another so that u may b healed.Ja5:16b #mkbiblechat Jesus, u know each persons need. I pray even now 4 ur healing power 2 flow thru #mkbiblechat as it did 2,000 yrs ago. Touch & heal, O Lord!
QUESTIONS ON FASTING (2:18-20) Moving on now 2: Questions on fasting. (2:18-20) Dont measure other peoples spirituality by whether or not they live up 2 yours. #mkbiblechat
Jesus speaks of the violence of His death in v. 20 for the 1st time. Its amazing when u realize He knew what was coming #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE UNSHRUNK CLOTH (2:21) Unshrunk Cloth (2:21): We like status quo (many of us do). Jesus is not into status quo :) #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE NEW WINESKINS (2:22) New Wineskins (2:22): If we dont want 2 miss God we need 2 b open 2 new ways of doing things & new people invading r space #mkbiblechat Heal us, Lord, Jesus! \o/ #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables #mkbiblechat (3/23/12)

A Heart For God Ministries INTRODUCTION Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
Direct link to todays notes: Sabbath Questions, Chosen 1s, Parables (Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-35; 4:134) -> http://ht.ly/9JJTB #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/sabbath-questions-chosen-ones-parables.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-35; 4:1-34 today I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat
PICKING GRAIN ON THE SABBATH (2:23-28) The disciples picking grain on the Sabbath upsets the religious leaders. Mk 2:23-28 Do u ever think its ok 2 break the rules? #mkbiblechat It was ok 4 the disciples 2 pick grain. (Jesus allowed it!) The Sabbath is meant 2 b a benefit 4 man, not a burden (2:27) #mkbiblechat B careful that ur relationship w/God doesnt degenerate 2 a list of rules(that u impose on others). It happens even via Twitter #mkbiblechat
HEALING ON THE SABBATH (3:1-6) Jesus heals the man w/the withered hand & gets angry w/those in church who have hard hearts.Mark3:1-6 What is a hard heart? #mkbiblechat Me: A hard heart is one that has no room for compassion/God. My wife: What upsets/grieves Jesus ought to upset/grieve us #mkbiblechat A lot of times were upset/grieved over the wrong thing (&/or at the wrong one~focus should be on ourselves) #mkbiblechat
Finally, do u c God as upset with/mad at u? He isnt since uv received Jesus. Some of u really need 2 let that sink in :) #mkbiblechat Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace w/God thru our Lord Jesus Christ Rom5:1 (You are Gods friend!) #mkbiblechat
MORE HEALINGS (3:7-12) The Messiahs credentials. Mark 3:7-12 (Isaiah 61:1-2a; Luke 4:18-19) This is Gods Son! It is!! :) #Jesus #mkbiblechat
CHOSEN ONES (3:13-19) Jesus chooses 12 guys. Mark 3:13-19 They arent anything great. How might that be an encouragement to us? #mkbiblechat Jesus spent all night w/His Father on this 1.Lk6:12 Invest significant time praying when ur making history-altering decisions #mkbiblechat
RECEPTION AT HOME (3:20-21) Jesus family thinks Hes a lunatic. Mk3:20-21 Isnt that crazy?(pun intended) Has any1 thought u were a nut 4 ur beliefs? #mkbiblechat My mom said,I will never come 2 hear u preach unless u become a priest.It is hard 4 us 2 reach r families.Y do u think that is? #mkbiblechat
THE UNPARDONABLE SIN (3:22-30) Just one question on the unpardonable sin/blasphemy against the Holy Spirit(3:22-30) What is the sin that can not b forgiven? 1 word #mkbiblechat You&I can be 4given of every sin:adultery,fornication,lying,stealing,hating,etc.The 1 thing we can not b 4given 4 is-> Unbelief #mkbiblechat
WHO ARE MY MOTHER AND BROTHERS? (3:31-35) Just 1 thought on Who are my mother & brothers? Mk3:31-35 Relationships in the kingdom of God transcend earthly relationships #mkbiblechat
If any1 comes 2 Me,&does not HATE his own father & mother & wife & children & brothers & sisters #mkbiblechat Yes,&even HATE his own life,he cannot b My disciple. Lk14:26 Hate is an exaggeration 2 make a point:God must be 1st above all #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE SOWER AND SOILS (4:1-20) It's the Parable of the Sower & Soils 2 start.(Mk4:1-20) Very familiar teaching -> 4 soils equal 4 ways people respond 2 Gospel #mkbiblechat We must do all that we can do to make sure our hearts are of the good soil type. (v.8,20) How do u keep ur soil good? :) #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE LAMP AND STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT (4:21-25) On to the Parable of the Lamp/Standard of Measurement.(Mk4:21-25) But I thought we shouldn't wear r religion "on r sleeve"? #mkbiblechat Standard of Measurement: Gods truth has been made available. As we receive it thru its application in r lives,we receive more #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE SEED (4:26-29) On to the Parable of the Seed (no mustard).(Mk4:26-29) Only found in this 1 Gospel, btw, what do u think it teaches? #mkbiblechat Lesson of the Parable of the Seed -> We mature over a course of time, slowly but surely, as a plant grows #mkbiblechat Lesson of the Parable of the Seed (cont) -> We r not now what we will b in the future (in knowledge,character,love of/4 others) #mkbiblechat Have u ever tried (wanted) 2 speed up God (His growth process)? #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED (4:30-32) On to the Parable of the Mustard Seed. (Mk 4:30-32) What do u think this Parable teaches? Who do the birds stand for? v.32c #mkbiblechat Lesson of the Parable of the Mustard Seed -> Expansion of kingdom of God starts small,but increases/will increase 2 fill all #mkbiblechat
The birds? v.32c Even wickedness/evil will rear its ugly head among the righteous #mkbiblechat #aheartforgod
PARABLES AS CHRISTS PRIMARY TEACHING TOOL (4:33-34) Btw, why does Jesus use Parables as His primary teaching tool? Thoughts? #mkbiblechat #aheartforgod Why does Jesus use Parables as His primary teaching tool? -> To thin the ranks~turn away false followers/draw in true followers #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Miracles #mkbiblechat (3/30/12)

INTRODUCTION Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
Direct link to todays notes: Miracles (Mark 4:35-41; 5:1-43) -> http://ht.ly/9StHk #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/03/miracles-mark-435-41-51-43.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 4:35-41; 5:1-43 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat 4 miracles today -> Calming the Sea, Delivering the Demon-Possessed Man, Healing the Bleeding Woman, Raising Jairus Daughter #mkbiblechat 4 miracles today -> Show Christs power over nature, devils, nagging issues of life, death <-All 4 miracles r impossible 4 man #mkbiblechat
CALMING THE SEA (4:35-41) Miracle 1 (v. 35-41) Out the disciples go across 2 the other side of the Sea of Galilee where angry tempests were known 2 arise #mkbiblechat Could it b that ur enduring an angry tempest even now in ur own life? :) #mkbiblechat What a contrasting scene! Frazzled, know how 2 handle the highs seas fisherman VS sleeping, peaceful Jesus #mkbiblechat When Jesus rebukes the storm (in v. 39) He speaks 2 it as a puppy, saying hush. (Prof in college) #mkbiblechat Its not a big deal 4 Christ 2 calm the storm.Its quite another thing when it comes 2 r hearts. Q: Do u tend towards calmness? #mkbiblechat Jesus asks, Y r u so timid? (v. 40) R Lord is amazed at disciples response 2 the storm. After all, God was w/them in the boat #mkbiblechat
R fear in the midst of a storm reveals a lack of understanding as 2 who God is, that He can&should b trusted. Who needs peace? #mkbiblechat Jesus, You alone know r needs & station in life. I pray now 4 peace in the midst of the storm 4 my brothers&sisters here today #mkbiblechat
DELIVERING THE DEMON-POSSESSED MAN (5:1-20) Miracle 2 (5:1-20) Immediately as they get out of the boat, they r met by a man from the tombs w/an unclean spirit #mkbiblechat Have you ever encountered a person under the influence of Satan (oppressed, possessed, other)? #mkbiblechat Y does Christ ask 4 the mans / demons name? (Mark 5:9) #mkbiblechat Christ asks 4 the mans / demons name not 4 His own info, but 4 ours. He wants us 2 know how many spirits r in this guy #mkbiblechat This Legion episode is an illustration of how the greatest thing Satan can throw at us is no match 4 Christ! 1 John 4:4 #mkbiblechat In Matthews Gospel (8:32), Jesus speaks 1 word, Go, & the demons flee. Sometimes people dont obey Jesus, but demons always do #mkbiblechat Demons sent into 2,000 pigs (3 demons per). Hundreds of tons of raw,animal muscle subject 2 Satan r subject 2 1 word from Jesus #mkbiblechat Do you understand just how powerful this friend you have in Jesus really is? No weapon formed against you shall prosper :) #mkbiblechat
HEALING THE BLEEDING WOMAN (5:25-34) Miracle 3 (5:25-34) A woman w/a physical bleeding/open wound (nagging issue) approaches Jesus. Shes lived in isolation (Lev15) #mkbiblechat Shes heard of Christ. She hasn't been able 2 touch any1 4 a long,long time. The law forbids it. Understand her pain. Feel #mkbiblechat Have u ever carried (r u now?) an unbearable weight of hurt? (rhetorical question) God wants 2 touch u as u touch Him even now #mkbiblechat Somebodys getting healed today right during this study.B healed in Jesus holy name,friend,as u reach out 2 Him.1Pet2:24c :) #mkbiblechat
After the woman touches our Lords garments, it reads: And immediately the flow of her blood was dried up. (Mk 5:29) Wow #mkbiblechat Jesus asks, Who touched My garments? (Mk 5:30) How could Christ not know who touched Him? #mkbiblechat Of course,Jesus knew who touched Him.He didnt ask 4 His sake,but the womans.He wanted the community to know&end her isolation #mkbiblechat The womans faith makes her well. (Mk 5:34) Dont miss the reference 2 Daughter. She is our sister! We will meet her 1 day :) #mkbiblechat
RAISING JAIRUS DAUGHTER (5:21-24; 35-43) Miracle 4 (5:21-24;35-43) A story about an interruption.Jesus is on His way 2 help Jairus daughter&the bleeding woman appears #mkbiblechat Then the news comes that Jairus daughter has died.(Mk5:35)If Christ would have gotten there sooner,it might not have happened? #mkbiblechat We have r own timetable how God needs 2 work & what He needs 2 do & when? Some of us do #mkbiblechat The fact is God is always on time/never late.R u still at peace when Jesus doesnt operate according 2 ur dictates/preferences? #mkbiblechat Jairus daughter is raised from the dead(v.42) Last points: 1.In v. 36(listen 2 me)a word from Jesus is enough vs circumstances #mkbiblechat Finally, 2. In v. 40a, there is no room for unbelief if we would have the Lord undertake on our behalf. James 1:6-7 #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Ministry Lessons #mkbiblechat (4/6/12)

INTRODUCTION Welcome 2 r Gospel of Mark study today. So glad 2 have each of u :) #mkbiblechat Lord Jesus, guide us now in the study of Your word. In Your precious name we pray. Amen #mkbiblechat Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
Direct link to todays notes: Ministry Lessons (Mark 6:1-56) -> http://ht.ly/a1jtB #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/ministry-lessons-mark-61-56_02.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 6:1-56 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat 6 ministry episodes today -> 1.Ministry at Home, 2.Ministry of the Twelve,3.Johns Last Days of Ministry #mkbiblechat 6 ministry episodes today -> 4.Feeding of the Five Thousand, 5.Harassed at Sea, 6.Healings at Gennesaret #mkbiblechat
MINISTRY AT HOME (6:1-6) 1st episode:Jesus ministry at home.(6:1-6) Hometown response:But He cant b Messiah.U c we knew Him when he was growing up #mkbiblechat People who know the real you will be the hardest to reach with the Gospel. Q1: Have you found it to be true? :) #mkbiblechat My mom said 2 me, I will not come hear u preach unless u become a priest. Since then,she received Christ after a sermon of mine #mkbiblechat Btw, Mark 6 starts w/Jesus being RESTRICTED from doing miracles due 2 unbelief. It ends w/Him being RELEASED due 2 faith :) #mkbiblechat
MINISTRY OF THE TWELVE (6:7-13; 30-32) 2nd episode:Ministry of the 12.(6:7-13;30-32) Jesus instructs disciples on how 2 approach this particular outreach #mkbiblechat Q2: Have you ever launched a ministry or set out to serve WITHOUT seeking Gods direction? #mkbiblechat How often have I figured out the outreach approach and then asked God to bless it? The point: Consult God on outreach plans :) #mkbiblechat In Mark 6:30-32, there is a debriefing after disciples ministry. Its important 2 evaluate ministry after the fact. (v. 30) #mkbiblechat Its also important 2 take time 2 rest/re-energize. (v. 31-32) Ministers can tend 2 burn the candle on both ends?! #mkbiblechat Q3: Have you ever gone through a time of burn out because of ministry? How did u deal with it? How did u recover? #mkbiblechat
JOHNS (THE BAPTIST) LAST DAYS OF MINISTRY (6:14-29) 3rd episode:Johns last days of ministry.(6:14-29) Story of John the Baptist losing his head is really a story about a grudge #mkbiblechat Mark6:19-20a And Herodias had a GRUDGE against [John] & wanted 2 put him 2 death & could not do so; 4 Herod was afraid of John #mkbiblechat Listen. Some people develop grudges against the ministers in their lives (like Herodias). How dare that preacher say that! #mkbiblechat Some people would have the voice of God silenced (like Herodias) & will do it via false accusation&undermining of the pastor #mkbiblechat Q4: Have u ever known another Christian who held a grudge? What was the end result/outcome if u can share? #mkbiblechat The awakening & pointing out of sin in r lives (by ministers) needs 2 be welcomed w/open arms,longed 4,sought out,rejoiced over #mkbiblechat
FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND (6:33-44)
4th episode:Five thousand fed.(6:33-44) Only miracle found in all 4 Gospels. It is the climax miracle of all Christs miracles #mkbiblechat Jesus says: U give them something 2 eat! (v.37a) The church is called 2 meet physical needs along w/spiritual. (Not the State!) #mkbiblechat Jesus says: How many loaves do u have? Go look! They find a lads lunch - 5 loaves & 2 fish. (Jn6:9) #mkbiblechat Q5: How do they find it (the lunch) / him (the lad) in such a large crowd? I think the young boy finds them! :) #mkbiblechat U c in the morning, like his mom had taught, the young boy asked her 2 pack extra so he could share w/his needy school friends #mkbiblechat And now he (the boy) goes when he hears theres a need since hes inclined in that manner #mkbiblechat Jesus has already given the disciples all they need 2 feed that crowd in the person of a youngboy willing 2 give his lunch away #mkbiblechat God never asks us 2 do something w/o 1st providing 4 us everything we need 2 do it #mkbiblechat
HARASSED AT SEA (6:45-52) 5th episode:Harassed at sea.(6:45-52) Btw, this is the same story as Peter walking on water in Mt14:28-31. It is! :) #mkbiblechat The point:A time of harassment often follows after ministry success (5000 fed). Elijah ran from Jezebel after Carmel :) #mkbiblechat Preachers r notorious 4 not letting on that they have let downs.But Ive seen from behind the scenes.Theyre just like us/u :) #mkbiblechat Disciples r not learning their lesson on who Jesus is.(v.51-52) Hes Gods Son. Hes God w/us. He is trustworthy&faithful #mkbiblechat Q6: Have u learned ur lesson on who Jesus is? Even ministers have lessons to learn. (I know that from behind the scenes, 2) :) #mkbiblechat
HEALINGS AT GENNESARET (6:53-56)
Final (6th) episode 4 today:Healings at Gennesaret.(6:53-56) Located on the west shore of the Lake of Galilee #mkbiblechat LakeofGalilee sometimes called LakeofGennesaret. (Lk5:1) Its where Peter gets saved. Remember, Peter dictates Marks Gospel :) #mkbiblechat Many physical healings at Gennesaret. (v. 56) Physical healings represent what Jesus can do spiritually #mkbiblechat Healings r meant 4 us even today. Jesus still heals both body & soul :) #mkbiblechat
10 MINISTRY LESSONS (summary from today): 1. Its not always a bed of roses. (Main point) 2. Unbelief restricts Christs work. Faith releases it. (Ministry at Home) 3. Consult God on outreach plans. (Ministry of the Twelve) 4. Evaluate ministry after the fact. (Ministry of the Twelve) 5. Take time to rest/re-energize. (Ministry of the Twelve) 6. Someone just might develop a grudge against you. (Johns Last Days of Ministry) 7. A little with God is a whole lot. (Feeding of the Five Thousand) 8. Ministry let downs happen. (Harassed at Sea) 9. Even ministers have lessons to learn. (Harassed at Sea) 10. Jesus still heals both body and soul. (Healings at Gennesarat)
Tweets for Conflict with Tradition #mkbiblechat (4/13/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Conflict w/Tradition (Mark 7:1-37) -> http://ht.ly/acZeO
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/conflict-with-tradition-mark-71-37.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 7:1-37 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat 4 ministry episodes today -> 1. Hypocrisy of the Pharisees (7:1-13), 2. Parable of the Heart of Man (7:14-23) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 4 ministry episodes today -> 3. Woman w/a Demon-Possessed Daughter (7:24-30), 4. Healing of the Deaf Mute (7:31-37) #mkbiblechat
HYPOCRISY OF THE PHARISEES (7:1-13) 1st episode:Hypocrisy of the Pharisees.(7:1-13) Pharisees & scribes r groups 1st instituted 4 good reason during the exile #mkbiblechat Pharisees arose 2 make sure Israelites never turned from God again. Duty of scribes was 2 immerse themselves in the Scriptures #mkbiblechat These (Pharisees&scribes) come 2 Jesus (Mk7:1-2) 4 a noble purpose which has become twisted by "tradition" #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Traditions usually have a good purpose.The problem arises when they r elevated above God's commands.It's what's happening here #mkbiblechat
Q1: Can u name any "traditions" (in ur church or that u'v heard of) that people follow / adhere to? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Some traditions: 1.King James Bible version only; 2.What a person wears 2 church. Even Christians can fall prey 2 "traditions" #mkbiblechat Jesus calls the Pharisees "hypocrites." (Mk7:6-9) A hypocrite is an actor. He's some1 who offers a false persona #mkbiblechat Q2: (rhetorical) Are you for real? Are you? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Last thought on Corban:Pharisees had come up w/a "sleight of hand" 2 keep money 4 themselves&punish their parents (Mk7:10-13) #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE HEART OF MAN (7:14-23) 2nd episode:Parable of the heart of man.(7:14-23) Another "tradition" is dealt with. The Jewish kosher system is eliminated #mkbiblechat Outside of man/woman not the issue.(Mk7:15) This is the hard stuff in this passage -> Mark 7:20-23. We like 2 do the easy stuff #mkbiblechat The easy stuff r "traditions" we come up with. I do this, that & the other & I'm okay ~ while we harbor wickedness inside #mkbiblechat Q3: So how do we overcome this stuff?: Evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting&wickedness #mkbiblechat Q3 (cont): So how do we overcome this stuff?: Deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride&foolishness #mkbiblechat We overcome by: 1.Recognizing we r susceptible (1Jn1:8); 2.Confessing r sin (1Jn1:9); 3.Being accountable 2 some1 (James5:16) #mkbiblechat
WOMAN WITH A DEMON-POSSESSED DAUGHTER (7:24-30) 3rd episode:Woman w/a demon-possessed daughter.(7:24-30) Still another tradition is dealt with as woman is a non-Jew (v.26) #mkbiblechat Gods high purpose in this story is 2 teach the disciples who r unaccepting of other races that He is God of all people.Rev7:9 #mkbiblechat Q4: (A hard one 2 discuss) Have u ever struggled w/racism or known some1 who has? How is it
(racism) overcome? #mkbiblechat Antidote 2 racism: The Lord isnot wishing 4 any (person, nationality) 2 perish but 4 all 2 come 2 repentance. 2Pet3:9b #mkbiblechat Back 2 the woman w/a demon-possessed daughter.(Mk7:24-30) She is what I call the pit bull model of intercessory prayer(v.26b) #mkbiblechat Pit bulls will bite&literally never let go. They must b killed. No, this gal doesnt bite Jesus, but shes ferocious, tenacious #mkbiblechat And she kept asking~kept asking~kept asking Him (Jesus) 2 cast the demon out of her daughter. (Mark 7:26b) #mkbiblechat Intercession requires(this woman is the example): 1.keen supernatural discernment; 2.recognition of no real help apart from God #mkbiblechat Intercession requires(this woman is the example):3.pursuit of Christ regardless of obstacles (in this case,racism of disciples) #mkbiblechat Q5: Can u tell of a time where u prayed like a pit bull & then God answered u? My mom was dying & I sought God like never before. I asked 4 Him 2 give her 10 more yrs of life. Its going on 22 now :) #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF THE DEAF MUTE (7:31-37) 4th episode:Healing of the deaf mute.(7:31-37) Especially meaningful 2 my wife & I. R son is mildly autistic & deaf in left ear #mkbiblechat The healing of the deaf mute is found only in Marks Gospel (though Matthew 15:29-31 suggested as parallel acct) #mkbiblechat It is by unusual means that Jesus heals the deaf mute. (Mk7:33-34) He puts His fingers into the mans ears, spits #mkbiblechat Then Jesus touches the mans tongue w/His saliva, looks up 2 heaven, deeply sighs & says 2 the man, B opened! #mkbiblechat Q6: Have you ever known anyone who was healed by unusual means? #mkbiblechat 1 of the points-> Deaf mute represents all of us who could not HEAR the Lords voice or SPEAK His praise prior 2 Christs touch #mkbiblechat Add Ephphatha! 2 ur prayers. So many w/closed ears 2 Gospel & impeded tongues 2 speaking
Gods praise #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark They were utterly astonished,saying,He(Jesus) has done all things well;He makes even the deaf 2 hear,&the dumb 2 speak. Mk7:37 #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Confession of Faith #mkbiblechat (4/20/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Confession of Faith (Mark 8:1-38) -> http://ht.ly/alJF5
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/confession-of-faith-mark-81-38.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 8:1-38 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat 4 ministry episodes today -> 1. Feeding of the Four Thousand (8:1-9), 2. Pharisees Seek for a Sight (8:10-21) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 4 ministry episodes today -> 3. Healing of the Blind Man (8:22-26), 4. Peters Great Confession (8:27-38) #mkbiblechat
FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND (8:1-9) 1st episode:Feeding of the four thousand.(8:1-9) I feel compassion, our Lord says. (splagechnizomai; Strongs 4697; v. 41a) #mkbiblechat Compassion: to have the bowels yearn; feel sympathy, to pity. Compassion demonstrates itself in action 2 relieve suffering #mkbiblechat Question 1: Do u remember an experience in ur own life where compassion was demonstrated? Can u share? :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark His disciples answered Him, Where will any1 b able 2 find enough 2 satisfy these men w/bread? (8:4) They r slow learners :) #mkbiblechat
I mean, Jesus has already fed 5,000. Whats 4,000 then? Question 2: R u a slow learner like the disciples? I am :) #mkbiblechat Notice now (in Mark 8:6) how Christ gives the loaves 2 the disciples & they distribute. 2 reasons why (imho) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Reason 1: Its Gods pattern 2 minister thru His people 2 the world; Reason 2: So the disciples would c miracle 1st hand! :) #mkbiblechat
PHARISEES SEEK FOR A SIGN (8:10-21) 2nd episode:Pharisees seek for a sign.(8:10-21) They want an attesting miracle ~ 1 that would demonstrate Jesus Messiah-ship #mkbiblechat Btw, to this point in #GospelofMark there have been 23 attesting miracles recorded including feeding of 4,000 #mkbiblechat The problem isnt outward evidence, its inward attitude. (rhetorical question) Hows your attitude towards God? #mkbiblechat Some people will refuse to believe no matter how many miracles they see. The flesh is that wretched (Jer 17:9) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark R attitude towards God needs 2 b: I dont need any miracles, Lord Jesus, & Ill still believe in You! \o/ #mkbiblechat In parallel passage (Mt16:1-4) we find these religious leaders had the greatest attesting miracle-> Jesus Himself! #mkbiblechat #HeIsRisen Jesus goes on 2 afford a warning: Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees & the leaven of Herod. (Mark 8:15) #mkbiblechat Questions 3,4,5: What is leaven? Then~What is the leaven of the Pharisees?And what is the leaven of Herod? (U will b graded) :) #mkbiblechat Leaven is a substance added 2 dough 2 cause it 2 rise. It has the dynamic 2 permeate thru&thru.In Bible often represents evil #mkbiblechat Bible Dictionary defines Leaven of Pharisees as religious externalism #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod Leaven of Pharisees = commitment 2 tradition above Gods commands(Mk7:1ff), hypocrisy(Mk7:6), dissatisfaction w/signs(Mk8:11ff) #mkbiblechat
Bible Dictionary defines Leaven of Herod as worldly compromise #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod In Mark6 Herod demonstrates worldly compromise in his adulterous affair where ultimately he executes John the Baptist over it #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF THE BLIND MAN (8:22-26) 3rd episode:Healing of the blind man.(8:22-26) And they brought a blind man 2 Him(Jesus),&entreated Him 2 touch him(v.22) \o/ #mkbiblechat Question 6: Did Jesus 1st healing touch not work? Is that y He needed 2 touch the blind man a 2nd time?(v.23,25) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark The truth is Jesus performs 2 healings -> 1. Blindness 2. Post-blind syndrome (the inability 2 make sense of panorama #mkbiblechat For more on post-blind syndrome ull want 2 check out my Confession of Faith notes -> http://ht.ly/aiYMI Fascinating :) #mkbiblechat 1 last thought -> Miracles can(&do)happen over time.This passage is not a proof text 4 it however(as it has been used by some) #mkbiblechat
PETERS GREAT CONFESSION (8:27-38) 4th episode:Peters great confession.(8:27-38) Jesus asks,But who do YOU say that I am? Peter says,Thou art the Christ. Wow #mkbiblechat Its what Jesus has been working towards:establishing faith in 12 men.This is the climax of the 1st half of the #GospelofMark #mkbiblechat Just think of the impact that will take place later thru Peter & the others. This is where it gets its start #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Question 7: Can you remember the time when you 1st confessed Jesus yourself (after the example of Peter)? Where was it? :) #mkbiblechat After Peters confession (immediately) Jesus speaks of His death 2 His disciples 4 the very 1st time (v. 31) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Peter is so dumbfounded he rebukes Christ (can you just imagine trying 2 tell the Son of God what 2 do?) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Think about it -> In 1 breath were making great faith statements while in another ud think we
were agents of the devil (v.33) #mkbiblechat Deny yourself, take up Your cross & follow Me (v. 34b) in Christ Follower or Christian? -> http://ht.ly/1Tv9I #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
Tweets for Transfiguration Part 1 #mkbiblechat (4/27/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Transfiguration Part 1 (Mark 9:1-50) -> http://ht.ly/ay0yA
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/transfiguration-part-1-mark-91-50.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 9:1-50 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat 2 ministry episodes + 4 discussions today -> 1. Transfiguration (9:1-13), 2. Healing of the Epileptic (9:14-29) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 4 discussions today -> 1. Death & Resurrection (9:30-32), 2. First Shall Be Last (9:33-37) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 4 discussions today -> 3. Fellow Believers/Ministers (9:38-41), 4. Dealing w/Sin & Topic of Hell (9:42-50) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
TRANSFIGURATION (9:1-13) 1st episode:Transfiguration.(9:1-13) Jesus is "transfigured," but really this passage is about a different transfiguring... #mkbiblechat Peter,James&John r being "transformed" in mind,attitude,perception,purpose. (Transfigure:to become more exalted; transform) #mkbiblechat Each of us needs an "extreme makeover" if you will (even if we've served Christ a long time~it's ongoing) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
Question 1: Can you describe a time in your life where Jesus was revealed in a very special & unique way? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Jesus predicts "Transfiguration" in Mk 9:1.Fulfillment of prediction in Mk 9:2-8. Q2:So y r Peter,James,John picked 2 b there? #mkbiblechat Some receive greater revelation because of what's ahead.These 3 will b integral in establishing Church.Will need assurance #mkibiblechat Literally,Jesus resume[s] the glory which he had left to come to earth.(Wycliffe) Contrast the Humiliation of Christ(Php2:5-11) #mkbiblechat Last(&most important point):Peter,James&John have been enamored w/the message&miracles.Now they must become enamored w/the Man #mkbiblechat So it is w/us. It must b the Person of Jesus that we r committed 2. It will b the only thing that carries us thru #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark P.S. (has 2 do w/Peters statement in Mk9:5) -> Were ready 2 camp out on Glory mtn, but rarely willing 2 submit 2 Calvary rd #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF THE EPILEPTIC (9:14-29) 2nd episode:Healing of the epileptic.(9:14-29) 9 disciples cant heal the boy. Problem isnt lack of power, but lack of faith #mkbiblechat Question 3: What might you say to someone who lacked faith? (Mark 9:23) How would you encourage them? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
DEATH AND RESURRECTION (9:30-32) 1st discussion:Death & resurrection.(9:30-32) The Son of Man is 2 b delivered in2 the hands of men, & they will kill Him. #mkbiblechat Matthew 17:23b adds: They (the disciples) were deeply grieved (at Jesus statement). They have other ideas of how things r 2 go #mkbiblechat Question 4: Have you ever thought Gods path should lead 1 direction while all the while it was leading u another? Isa 55:9 #mkbiblechat
THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST (9:33-37) 2nd discussion:First shall b last.(9:33-37) Note how Mark includes this directly after Christs death & resurrection discussion #mkbiblechat
Jesus:What were u discussing on the way? But [the disciples] kept silent,4they had discussedwhichwas the greatest #mkbiblechat Were funny like that 2. Were comparing how many twitter followers each of us has after all? (Be honest) :) #mkbiblechat Question 5: Why do u think people (even Christians) compete 2 b greatest at times? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
FELLOW BELIEVERS/MINISTERS (9:38-41) 3rd discussion:Fellow believers/ministers.(9:38-41) Jesus favorite John is the focus~who will go on 2 write about love #mkbiblechat John: We saw some1 casting out demons in Ur name&we tried 2 hinder him becuz he was not following us. Jesus: Do not hinder him #mkbiblechat And we can look over there&have wrong thoughts about those folks becuz,after all,they dont do church like us who r spiritual #mkbiblechat
DEALING WITH SIN AND THE TOPIC OF HELL (9:42-50) 4th discussion:Dealing w/sin&topic of hell.(9:42-50) Church Father,Origen,took these verses literally&chopped himself (ouch) #mkbiblechat We must get drastic w/sin (in the metaphoric sense) & realize its incredibly awful consequences in the next life #mkbiblechat (Between u & God) Question 6: Could it be theres a sin in ur own life right now that youve been avoiding giving the axe to? #mkbiblechat It will b Jesus Himself that has His body ripped apart literally (Mark 9:43a, 45a, 47a) 4 r redemption. (Selah~pause 2 reflect) #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Transfiguration Part 2 #mkbiblechat (5/4/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Transfiguration Part 2 (Mark 10:1-52) -> http://ht.ly/aBcWe #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/part-2-mark-101-52.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 10:1-52 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat
THE THINKING BEHIND TITLE Jesus is transfigured in Mark 9, but I submit it is really the disciples who undergo the transformation started there #mkbiblechat All 12 r being "transformed" in mind,attitude,perception,purpose. (Transfigure:to become more exalted; transform) #mkbiblechat Each of us needs an "extreme makeover" if you will (even if we've served Christ a long time~it's ongoing) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 6 areas today -> 1. Teaching on Divorce/Marriage (10:1-12), 2. Teaching on Children (10:1316) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 6 areas today -> 3. Interaction w/Rich Young Ruler (10:17-31), 4. Passion Foretold Yet Again (10:32-34) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 6 areas today -> 5. Request of James & John (10:35-45), 6. Healing of Blind Bartimaeus (10:46-
52) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
TEACHING ON DIVORCE/MARRIAGE 1st area:Teaching on divorce/marriage.(10:1-12) Wicked religious leaders try 2 trap Jesus. He uses it as an opportunity 2 teach #mkbiblechat Gods plan 4 marriage -> It isnt something 2 continue 2 look 4 ways 2 try & get out of, but rather 2 preserve at all costs #mkbiblechat Gods view of marriage elevates women who r seen as property in Jesus day (2 b cast aside) & not people #mkbiblechat Marriage is about oneness, male & female, husband & wife, til death do us part ~ special! #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Question 1: How might you counsel somebody (a friend) whose marriage is hurting? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 7 Nos of Successful Marriage -> No prenuptial agreements,put downs,wandering eyes,vices,secrets,me first,living w/o Christ #mkbiblechat
TEACHING ON CHILDREN 2nd area:Teaching on children.(10:13-16) Jesus expresses strong displeasure over disciples rebuke of children.He gets mad :o #mkbiblechat 2 quick points: 1.Jesus was a childrens pastor! 2.Serving kids needs is a high calling (85% decisions 4 Christ before age 18) #mkbiblechat Do disciples not hear Jesus the 1st time on issue of kids?(See Mk9:36-37) Question 2:Do u usually learn things 1st time around? #mkbiblechat
INTERACTION WITH RICH YOUNG RULER 3rd area:Interaction w/rich young ruler.(10:17-31) Question 3: Can a person b good enough 2 go 2 heaven? Y or y not? #mkiblechat Jesus shoots down the false thinking that man is ultimately good: Y do u call Me good? No 1 is good except God alone. Mk10:18 #mkbiblechat Problem w/rich young ruler was covetousness.Mk10:21-22 Its not wrong 2 have stuff, its when stuff has u #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
Eyeoftheneedle: 1 writer proposes 2 take this at face value.Camel largest animal in ancient world.Needles eye smallest opening #mkbiblechat (Peters we have left everything statement. Mk10:28-31) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
PASSION FORETOLD YET AGAIN 4th area:Passion foretold yet again.(10:32-34) Jesus is able 2 predict the future w/a preciseness 2nd 2 none #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Not only that, Jesus is committed 2 seeing it thru (even if its hard). So r lives r planned&have purpose, 2! (Ps139:16;Php1:6) #mkbiblechat Question 4: Do u think it makes a difference w/the way 1 lives when he or she knows God has it already planned out? Explain :) #mkbiblechat
REQUEST OF JAMES AND JOHN 5th area:Request of James & John.(10:35-45) They said, Grant that we may sit in Your glory, 1 on Your right, & 1 on Your left. #mkbiblechat Were always wanting some1 elses glamorous position (some of us). 1st of all, we dont know what were asking (v. 38) #mkbiblechat Would we "want" all that responsibility/fame? I suggest no. I also suggest we r not ready 4 leadership until we dont "want it" #mkbiblechat We need 2 b committed 2 God's plan 4 r life & pursuing & discovering that. Only in God's plan will we b fulfilled #mkiblechat #GospelofMark Question 5: What is Gods plan 4 u? Do u know it? R u pursuing it? :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Key verse 2 memorize: 4 even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve, & 2 give His life a ransom 4 many. Mk10:45 #mkbiblechat
HEALING OF BLIND BARTIMAEUS 6th area:Healing of blind Bartimaeus.(10:46-52) Son of David (v. 47) is a reference 2 Christ as Messiah #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Sometimes people without sight can see better than people with sight :) #mkbiblechat
#GospelofMark The crowd tells Bartimaeus 2 shut up. (v. 48) Some people will try 2 get in the way of u embracing that moment God has 4 u #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Last Week Part 1 #mkbiblechat (5/11/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Last Week Part 1 (Mark 11:1-33) -> http://ht.ly/aLbE1
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/05/last-week-part-1-mark-111-33.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 11:1-33 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat This is Christ's last week of life prior 2 His trial&crucifixion. He was born 2 die. (Selah~pause to reflect) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #GospelofMark outline: 1st 8 chapters ~ "For even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve" (Mark 10:45a) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 2nd 8 chapters (includes 11-16) ~ "and 2 give His life a ransom 4 many." (Mark 10:45b) #mkbiblechat 5 episodes today -> 1. Palm Sunday (11:1-11), 2. Fig Tree Cursed (11:11-14; 19-21), 3. Temple Cleansed (11:15-18) #mkbiblechat 5 episodes today -> 4. The Dynamic of Faith (11:22-26), 5. Questioning Authority (11:27-33) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
PALM SUNDAY (11:1-11) 1st episode:Palm Sunday.(11:1-11) Jesus sends 2 of His disciples w/particular & peculiar instructions #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
Question 1: Has God ever directed u w/particular & peculiar instructions? How did u respond? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark By obeying Christ's instructions 2 disciples are fulfilling Old Testament prophecy. (Mark 11:4-6; Zechariah 9:9) Coooool :) #mkbiblechat It's interesting to note how Mark's Gospel indicates the colt as being 1 "on which no 1 yet has ever sat." (Mark 11:2c) #mkbiblechat Can u just hear this donkey if he could talk? Oh, woe is me. I'll never amount to anything. What's the use?" Right?... #mkbiblechat And then 1 second later the donkeys got the very Messiah riding on his back! Coooool again :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Whats just around ur corner that u know nothing about&God is going 2 use u in incredible ways? Eph 2:10 :) #mkbiblechat It is a wonderful scene of worship.Mk11:7-10 Recognition of Jesus as Messiah is breathtaking. He is worthy of all our praise :) #mkbiblechat
FIG TREE CURSED (11:11-14; 19-21) 2nd episode:Fig tree cursed.(11:11-14;19-21) Please note how Jesus scrutinizes the temple in v. 11. Very key #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Btw, the entirety of Mark chapter 11 can be summed up with the following two verses #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark He came to His own & those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him John 1:11-12a #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark to them He (Jesus) gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name. John 1:12b #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark It is after Christs scrutiny of the temple that He curses the fig tree. (v. 13-15) Has everything 2 do w/the temple #mkbiblechat Bottom line: Fig tree stands 4 Israel. She has produced no fruit.(v.13) Christ curses the "fig tree" 4 its fruitlessness.(v.14) #mkbiblechat Question 2: Is their fruit in ur life? God is hungry 4 fruit which displays itself in a relationship & not religious ritual #mkbiblechat
Can you please turn to Galatians 5:22-23? Or click here -> http://ht.ly/aOSG9
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205:22-23&version=NASB
Question 3: The fruit of the Spirit is a good place to scrutinize. Which fruit is God working on in you? Gal 5:22-23 #mkbiblechat If u havent heard my song -> The Spirit of the Lord Lives in Me http://ow.ly/1feme Its my wifes favorite :) #mkbiblechat
TEMPLE CLEANSED (11:15-18) 3rd episode:Temple cleansed.(11:15-18) Fast forward to the temple. Jews trusted that it was a sign of Gods blessing AND #mkbiblechat that they(the Jews)could just go on living however they pleased(since they had the temple). Thus, robbery was allowed (v.17) #mkbiblechat The poor were forced 2 purchase approved animals for sacrifice which were offered at inflated prices (Teachers Commentary) #mkbiblechat Furthermore, quite a picture of the wickedness of the Jewish religious system~that they'd plot 2 destroy the very Christ (v.18) #mkbiblechat Is it any wonder Jesus needed 2 clean house? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark (rhetorical) Question 4 (meant for you to only consider): Whats going on in your temple? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Do u not know that ur body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in u, whom u have from God, & that u r not ur own? 1Cor6:19 #mkbiblechat
THE DYNAMIC OF FAITH (11:22-26) 4th episode:Dynamic of faith.(11:22-26) This is the new relationship w/God which offers a dynamic that ritual religion can not #mkbiblechat Forgiveness & walking in holiness (v. 25-26) are underpinnings of this new relationship & dynamic :) #Jesus #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
QUESTIONING AUTHORITY (11:27-33) 5th episode:Questioning authority.(11:27-33) This is what happens when ur more concerned w/the crowd VS speaking truthfully #mkbiblechat
When ur more concerned w/the crowd, u get stuck in ritual religion&u receive no revelation from God (v.33)~now that was deep :) #mkbiblechat Ritual religion results in politicking, polling & political correctness. (Mark 11:31-33) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Question 5: Do u think its okay to question God? (Mark 11:27-28) Why or why not? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

A Heart For God Ministries INTRODUCTION Welcome 2 r Gospel of Mark study today. So glad 2 have each of u :) #mkbiblechat Lord Jesus, guide us now in the study of Your word. In Your precious name we pray. Amen #mkbiblechat Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
Direct link to todays notes: Last Week Part 2 (Mark 12:1-44) -> http://ht.ly/aTjHr
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/05/last-week-part-2-mark-121-44_14.html
Direct link to todays questions [infographic]: http://ht.ly/aWOZM

http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/05/mark-chapter-121-44-study-questions_14.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 12:1-44 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat This is Christ's last week of life prior 2 His trial&crucifixion. He was born 2 die. (Selah~pause to reflect) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #GospelofMark outline: 1st 8 chapters ~ "For even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve" (Mark 10:45a) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 2nd 8 chapters (includes 11-16) ~ "and 2 give His life a ransom 4 many." (Mark 10:45b) #mkbiblechat 7 episodes today -> 1. Parable of the Vineyard (12:1-12), 2. Question about Taxes (12:13-17) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 3. Question about the Resurrection (12:18-27), 4. Question about Greatest Commandment (12:28-34)... #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 5. Question about the Christ (12:35-37), 6. Teaching on Pride, Hypocrisy (12:38-40), 7. The Widows Offering (12:41-44) #mkbiblechat
PARABLE OF THE VINEYARD (12:1-12) 1st episode:Parable of the vineyard.(12:1-12) A man planted a vineyard,put a wall around it,dug a vat,built a tower,&went... #mkbiblechat Parable teaches: The very 1s meant 2 point others 2 God r in it 4 themselves, reject Gods messengers, then God Himself #mkbiblechat Question 1: Some people have a problem w/Gods messengers. (Mk12:2-8) Y do u think that is? Have u ever struggled in this area? #mkbiblechat Mark 12 theme: Hypocrisy. (v. 38-40) Religious leaders dont want 2 let on that they r who Christ is talking about in parable #mkbiblechat Religious leaders continue their false persona when they should b admitting their wickedness & asking Jesus 2 forgive them #mkbiblechat
QUESTION ABOUT TAXES (12:13-17) 2nd episode:Question about taxes.(12:13-17) 2 opposing forces now join together against Christ. Jesus "knows" their hypocrisy #mkbiblechat Christ is trapped? If He says give 2 Caesar,people will turn backs on Him;If He says dont give 2 Caesar,Romans will come 4 Him #mkbiblechat Christs response highlights the image of God in humanity that belongs to God. Religious leaders will not give God their hearts #mkbiblechat Question 2: Why do you think some people dont give themselves to God? (renderto God the things that are Gods) #mkbiblechat
QUESTION ABOUT THE RESURRECTION (12:18-27) 3rd episode:Question about the resurrection.(12:18-27) Liberals of Jesus day do not believe in the authority of Scripture #mkbiblechat These "liberals" present a hypothetical situation that has no basis in Scripture (a woman w/7 husbands in the afterlife) #mkbiblechat Jesus believes in the authority of Scripture. Til death do we part -> It is a wholly different state in the afterlife #mkbiblechat As regards life after death (Sadducees dont believe in), Jesus quotes book of Moses liberals
accept. Leaves them speechless #mkbiblechat
QUESTION ABOUT GREATEST COMMANDMENT (12:28-34) 4th episode:Question about greatest commandment.(12:28-34)This is the core of r Lords being.He lives&is the embodiment of it! #mkbiblechat In his answer 2 Jesus,the man isnot far from the kingdom of God.Question3:In ur mind,what more does he need 2 do 2 get there? #mkbiblechat It's really quite simple. The only way into the kingdom of God is: Through faith in Christ, being born again :) #mkiblechat
QUESTION ABOUT THE CHRIST (12:35-37) 5th episode:Question about the Christ.(12:35-37) The religious leaders miss the very God Himself they've been waiting for... #mkbiblechat And the religious leaders miss God because they dont understand the Scriptures (Jesus points that out in this/His question) #mkbiblechat And they also miss God because they are hypocrites,spiritual frauds,proud men(cant understand Scripture in such a state) #mkbiblechat (rhetorical question) Question 4: Are you for real? (Selah~pause to reflect) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
TEACHING ABOUT PRIDE, HYPOCRISY (12:38-40) 6th episode:Teaching about pride, hypocrisy.(12:38-40) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod Hypocrite: a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion. (websters.com) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Pride: inordinate self-esteem (conceit); proud or disdainful behavior or treatment (disdain). (websters.com) #mkbiblechat I have put together a Pride / Hypocrisy Quiz. God can use it 2 break u down in this area if u let Him -> http://ht.ly/aYeDs #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2010/10/pridehypocrisy-quiz-are-you-for-real.html
THE WIDOWS OFFERING (12:41-44) 7th episode:The widows offering.(12:41-44) Question 5: How would you describe sacrificial giving? Jesus answer in a moment #mkbiblechat In v. 41 the rich drop their coins in for a show.Sound of many coins being put in brings them much attention.But theres more-> #mkbiblechat [Theyd throw] in their offerings with [added] force (do u c this picture?) to make sure all would hear. Teachers Commentary #mkbiblechat By contrast, no one notices the widow. No one except Jesus. (v. 42-44) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod (another rhetorical question) Question 6: Whats your motive for giving? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod SURPLUS giving VS SACRIFICIAL giving. Person who gives out of their want gives more than person who gives out of their wealth. #mkbiblechat Giving when it costs you is giving that counts. #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod

Direct link to todays notes: Last Week Part 3 (Mark 13:1-37) -> http://ht.ly/b2BQO
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/05/last-week-part-3-mark-131-37.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 13:1-37 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat This is Christ's last week of life prior 2 His trial&crucifixion. He was born 2 die. (Selah~pause to reflect) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #GospelofMark outline: 1st 8 chapters ~ "For even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve" (Mark 10:45a) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 2nd 8 chapters (includes 13-16) ~ "and 2 give His life a ransom 4 many." (Mark 10:45b) #mkbiblechat Its all about the end times in Mark 13. Are you pretty good when it comes to understanding eschatology? (Whats that?) :) #mkbiblechat Notice almost the entire c. 13 is in red if u have that type of Bible~noting Jesus words. Anybody have that kind of Bible? :) #mkbiblechat On tap today -> Prediction of Temple Destruction (13:1-2) & Mount Olivet Discourse/Talk (13:3-37) :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Mt Olivet Talk includes: 1. Beginning of birth pangs/pains (13:5-13), 2. Abomination of desolation (13:14-18) #mkbiblechat
Mt Olivet Talk includes: 3. Terrible days (13:19-20), 4. False Christs & prophets (13:21-23) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Mt Olivet Talk includes: 5. Second coming (13:24-27), 6. Parable of the fig tree (13:28-29) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Mt Olivet Talk includes: 7. Generation wont pass away (13:30-31), 8. No one knows day or hour (13:32) #mkbiblechat Mt Olivet Talk includes: 9. Exhortation to alertness (13:33-37) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod
PREDICTION OF TEMPLE DESTRUCTION (13:1-2) Prediction of temple destruction.(13:1-2) Jesus answers, Do u c these great buildings? Not 1 stone shall b left upon another... #mkbiblechat Herod has been reconstructing the temple since prior 2 Jesus birth into quite an ornate & elaborate edifice #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Jesus predicts the temple destruction which will take place in 70 A.D. when the Romans invade the Jewish land #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Question 1: What should the thought that Jesus knows whats ahead in life do to us who have given our hearts to Him? :) #mkbiblechat
MOUNT OLIVET DISCOURSE (13:3-4) Mt Olivet Talk begins. (Mark 13:3-4) 4 disciples ask a question. Has to do w/temple destruction prediction and #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Question also looks forward to end times events. Matthew clarifies this -> What will be the sign of Your coming? (Mt 24:3b) #mkbiblechat
BEGINNING OF BIRTH PANGS/PAINS (13:5-13) Mt Olivet Talk: 1. Beginning of birth pangs/pains.(13:5-13) Jesus answer focuses on 7 dynamics that typify any age #mkbiblechat Deception, Wars+, Global upheaval, Christian persecution, Gospel preached, Conflict of humanity, Abomination of desolation #mkbiblechat
Question 2: What might you give as an example of deception that is taking place in our day? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Again, these 7 dynamics existed leading up to temple destruction & typify any age~& will b intensifying in last days (our time) #mkbiblechat My video blog based on these verses: 7 Dynamics at the End of the World -> http://ht.ly/3LgAx #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2011/01/7-dynamics-at-end-of-world.html
ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION (13:14-18) Mt Olivet Talk: 2. Abomination of desolation.(13:14-18) Ull want 2 read my post on this 1 -> http://ht.ly/2Zht8 #mkbiblechat
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2010/10/abomination-of-desolation.html
Antichrist is believed 2 b a future fulfillment of this prophecy according 2 at least 1 prophetic system (2Thess2:3-4; Rev13) #mkbiblechat
TERRIBLE DAYS (13:19-20) Mt Olivet Talk: 3. Terrible days.(13:19-20) 4 those days will b a time of tribulation such as has not occurred [before] #mkbiblechat 2 ways 2 c Mark 13:19-20 -> (1) Christ is using literary device hyperbole & talking about Romans destruction of Jerusalem ONLY #mkbiblechat OR (2) Jesus is talking about a time past 70 A.D. destruction IN THE FUTURE (our day?!) & isnt exaggerating 2 make a point #mkbiblechat
FALSE CHRISTS AND PROPHETS (13:21-23) Mt Olivet Talk: 4. False Christs & prophets.(13:21-23) Question 3: Can you give an example of a false Christ or prophet in our day? #mkbiblechat Interesting list of false messiahs -> http://ht.ly/b7vY7 False prophet examples -> Mohammed (Islam); Joseph Smith (Mormonism) #mkbiblechat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_messiah_claimants
SECOND COMING (13:24-27) Mt Olivet Talk: 5. Second coming.(13:24-27) [T]hen they will c the Son of Man coming in
clouds w/great power&glory (v.26) #mkbiblechat Question 4: How do you think you might respond when you stand before Jesus yourself? (1 John 3:2) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Old Testament has 1,845 references to the return of Christ; New Testament has 318 references = 1 out of every 30 verses #mkbiblechat 7 descriptions of the 2nd coming -> JESUS WILL APPEAR (1)Personally.1Thess4:6 (2)Literally&visibly.Rev1:17 (3)In glory.Mt16:27 #mkbiblechat 7 descriptions of the 2nd coming -> JESUS WILL APPEAR (4)In power.Mt24:30 (5)With angels.Mt25:31 (6)Quickly.Rev22:7 #mkbiblechat 7 descriptions of the 2nd coming -> JESUS WILL APPEAR (7)Unexpectedly.Lk21:34-35 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #Maranatha Hes coming back! :) #Jesus #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #Maranatha
PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE (13:28-29) Mt Olivet Talk: 6. Parable of the fig tree.(13:28-29) Israel reborn?! (See Mt24:32-33) Or dynamic of events described in Mk13? #mkbiblechat
GENERATION WONT PASS AWAY (13:30-31) Mt Olivet Talk: 7. Generation wont pass away.(13:30-31) Generation approx 40 yrs. Duet1:35;2:14 If fig tree parable is about #mkbiblechat If fig tree parable is about Israels rebirth, then "generation" has 2 do w/Jewish state reappearing in 1948 (some suggest)... #mkbiblechat Then 1 generation would b around 1988-ish.But if its the 6-day war date in 1967,then 1 generation is 2007-ish.Bottom line #mkbiblechat Bottom line: The return of Christ is imminent (can happen at any moment). Are you ready? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod
NO ONE KNOWS DAY OR HOUR (13:32) Mt Olivet Talk: 8. No 1 knows day or hour.(13:32) Question 5: How can Jesus,whose been predicting many future events,not know? #mkbiblechat
1 answer has 2 do w/the humiliation of Christ in Philippians 2.He purposely limited Himself 2 become a Man&die 4 us.Php2:6-7 #mkbiblechat
EXHORTATION TO ALERTNESS (13:33-37) Mt Olivet Talk: 9. Exhortation to alertness.(13:33-37) Application of entire chapter:So keep a sharp lookout! NewLivingTransl #mkbiblechat Question 6: What does it mean to keep a sharp lookout! (Mark 13:35a) :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod Keep a sharp lookout=Opposite of alert is asleep. B awake in ur faith always. Give urself wholly&completely 2 Christs service #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Trial #mkbiblechat (6/1/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Trial (Mark 14:1-72) -> http://ht.ly/bbQGP #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/05/trial-mark-141-72.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 14:1-72 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat This is Christ's last week of life prior 2 His trial&crucifixion. He was born 2 die. (Selah~pause to reflect) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #GospelofMark outline: 1st 8 chapters ~ "For even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve" (Mark 10:45a) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 2nd 8 chapters (includes 14-16) ~ "and 2 give His life a ransom 4 many." (Mark 10:45b) #mkbiblechat Its all about betrayal in Mark 14. (rhetorical question) Have you ever been betrayed (or know someone who has)? #mkbiblechat 7 episodes today -> 1. Plot & Anointing (14:1-11), 2. Preparation for Passover (14:12-16), 3. Last Supper (14:17-26a)... #mkbiblechat 7 episodes today -> 4. Mount of Olives/Gethsemane (14:26b-42), 5. Betrayal & Arrest (14:4352)... #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 7 episodes today -> 6. Jesus Before His Accusers (14:53-65), 7. Peter's Denial (14:66-72) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
PLOT AND ANOINTING (14:1-11) 1st episode:Plot&anointing.(14:1-11) Passover...was 2 days off,&the chief priests&scribes were seeking...2...kill Him #mkbiblechat Satan's role begins here.(v.1-2,10-11) "He was a murderer from the beginning." Jn8:44 "The thief comes to...kill." Jn10:10 #mkbiblechat In the middle of the plot, an incredible act of devotion to God (it's the antidote 2 a betraying spirit)... #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Question 1: What does devotion to God consist of? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Devotion 2 God: 1.Focuses on Jesus Christ(14:6b), 2.Doesn't require outward esteem(Woman unnamed->14:3a) #mkbiblechat Devotion 2 God: 3.Costs something(14:3b), 4.Faces misunderstanding at times(14:4-5) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Devotion 2 God: 5.Receives its recognition from the Lord(14:8-9), 6.Endures as an example for the ages(14:9) #mkbiblechat The disciples will abandon Jesus when He needs them most.(14:50) It's because they have more of "Judas" in them than "Mary" #mkbiblechat
PREPARATION FOR PASSOVER (14:12-16) 2nd episode:Preparation for Passover.(14:12-16) His disciples said 2 Him, Where do U want us 2 go & prepare 4 U? #mkbiblechat Christ gives specific instructions on how 2 find the place. It is Peter & John who are sent. Lk 22:8 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Peter & John find the place. They obey & it happens just as Jesus said. (14:16) (Peter passes this test.) #mkbiblechat Question 2: Has God ever told you to do something? What was it? And what happened? :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
THE LAST SUPPER (14:17-26a) 3rd episode:Last Supper.(14:17-26a) Meal includes betrayal discussion. Can u just imagine Judas
hearing Jesus' words? #mkbiblechat The plot has been laid&Judas has the audacity 2 sit in his hypocrisy. Satan will possess Judas.Jn13:27 #mkbiblechat Jesus takes 2 traditional parts of the Passover meal...& gives them new meaning~represent His body & blood. NLT #mkbiblechat Old covenant: Sins forgiven thru the sacrifice of animals. This is a temporary covering. Requires continual sacrifices #mkbiblechat New covenant: Sins forgiven thru faith in Christ's sacrifice on the cross. This is a permanent covering. No more sacrifices #mkbiblechat Question 3: Have you ever struggled over the idea that your sins are completely forgiven thru faith in Christ? #mkbiblechat
MOUNT OF OLIVES/GETHSEMANE (14:26b-42) 4th episode:Mt of Olives/Gethsemane.(14:26b-42) On their walk 2 Gethsemane, Peter becomes adamant that he will stand #mkbiblechat Christ tells Peter he will not stand. Peter should have responded, "Help me, Jesus, not to fall, but he is blinded by pride" #mkbiblechat We all have a breaking point. Just when you think you don't, you do #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #aheartforgod In the Garden Jesus mentions the "cup." (14:36) He prays, "Remove this cup." Question 4: What is Jesus talking about? #mkbiblechat Bottom line: The "cup" of Christ is something r Lord is going 2 have 2 face & endure & walk thru & deal with #mkbiblechat Every believer has a "cup." (What's yours?) Or multiple "cups" from time 2 time confront each of us #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Two more things about "cups": 1. It is not necessarily a sin 2 desire or ask 4 one's "cup" 2 b removed (ex.Paul&thorn)... #mkbiblechat 2. We must not bale out on God's will (our "cup") unless it's God's will we bale out. Jesus prays 4 God's will, then does it #mkbiblechat
BETRAYAL AND ARREST (14:43-52)
5th episode:Betrayal & arrest.(14:43-52) 1 of the craziest incidences in the Bible has Mark escaping naked (14:51-52) #mkbiblechat Question 5: Would it b proper 2 use this story of Mark's nudeness as a proof text 4 streaking (from the 1970s)? Y or y not? :) #mkbiblechat
JESUS BEFORE HIS ACCUSERS (14:53-65) 6th episode:Jesus before His accusers.(14:53-65) Two prophecies fulfilled: 1. False witnesses (14:56-58; Ps 35:11)... #mkbiblechat Two prophecies fulfilled: 2. Spitting & beating (14:65; Isa 50:6; 53:5) We forget what r Lord went thru 4 r sins (Selah) #mkbiblechat Jesus got what He didn't deserve (spat upon,punched,slapped in the face) so we would get what we don't deserve (4giveness) #mkbiblechat
PETER'S DENIAL (14:66-72) 7th episode:Peter's denial.(14:66-72) Remember, this Gospel is thru Peter's eyes. So this is eyewitness acct of what happened #mkbiblechat Question 6: Was there a difference between Peter's denial & Judas' betrayal? No difference between Peter's denial & Judas' betrayal. 4 1 thing, sin is sin. Bottom line, Peter repents. Judas chooses not 2 #mkbiblechat
Tweets for Crucifixion #mkbiblechat (6/8/12)

Direct link to todays notes: Crucifixion (Mark 15:1-47) -> http://ht.ly/blbev #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/06/crucifixion-mark-151-47.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 15:1-47 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 1st 8 chapters ~ "For even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve" (Mark 10:45a) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 2nd 8 chapters ~ "and 2 give His life a ransom 4 many." (Mark 10:45b) #mkbiblechat 5 episodes today -> 1. Before Pilate (15:1-15), 2. The Mocking (15:16-21), Nailed to the Cross (15:22-36)... #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 5 episodes today -> 4. The Death of Christ (15:37-41), 5. The Burial (15:42-47) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
BEFORE PILATE (15:1-15) 1st episode:Before Pilate.(15:1-15) Pilate asks Jesus, R U the King of the Jews? Jesus answers, It is as u say #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark It's the last thing we hear from Christ in this chapter until His utterance in v. 34. Like a sheep before its shearers is silent #mkbiblechat
Question 1: What does Jesus being "King" of a believer's life mean to you? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark In Mark 15:6-15 we find Barabbas (a robber & murderer) being released. Jesus will die in his place. Sound familiar? #mkbiblechat Tweet out a praise to Jesus thanking Him for dying in your place as well #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
THE MOCKING (15:16-21) 2nd episode:The mocking.(15:16-21) And [the soldiers] dressed Him up in purple, and...put [a crown of thorns] on Him #mkbiblechat Question 2: How does a person feel when they are mocked (laughed at, made fun of, degraded as a human being)? #mkbiblechat The import of the mocking is all the more striking when you realize it takes place after the scourging (Mark 15:15b) #mkbiblechat Many victims often died from the whipping alone. The Romans used a 3-thonged whip weighted w/pieces of bone or metal #mkbiblechat These whips would create deep lacerations on the backs & shoulders of their victims. They're treating God like this?! #mkbiblechat Tweet out another praise to Jesus thanking Him for suffering such humiliation & pain in your place #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
NAILED TO THE CROSS (15:22-36) 3rd episode:Nailed to the cross.(15:22-36) Of Christ's experience, Keith Maxwell, a medical doctor writes... #mkbiblechat Let's talk about Jesus hanging on the cross. In order 4 [Him] 2 exhale, [He has] 2 pull up against the spikes [w/His] feet #mkbiblechat Every time [He takes] a breath, that tattered, lacerated & riddled back [is] dragged & scraped across the splinters #mkbiblechat Each time [Christ breathes] out [to speak He has] to pull up w/his arms & push up w/his legs #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
That's why [Jesus] couldn't say more than 3 or 4 words at a time. (Selah ~ pause to reflect) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark "And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, 'My God, my God, y have U forsaken Me?'"(Mark 15:34) #mkbiblechat My video blog: My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me? -> http://ht.ly/4zPU7 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2011/04/last-sayings-of-jesus-from-cross-part-4.html
My entire Last Sayings of Jesus from the Cross series -> http://ht.ly/4E7oJ #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #LastSayingsofJesus
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2011/04/last-sayings-of-jesus-from-cross-part-1_05.html
Question 3: Have you ever been abandoned / forsaken? Can you share what happened? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Jesus was abandoned (left alone) so that we would never be. (Who needed to hear it?) You are not alone! #mkbiblechat [F]or He (Jesus) Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you" Heb 13:5c #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Tweet out still another praise to Jesus thanking Him for suffering such overwhelming pain in your place #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
THE DEATH OF CHRIST (15:37-41) 4th episode:The death of Christ.(15:37-41) Jesus breathes His last. Temple veil is torn in 2. Centurion is amazed. #mkbiblechat Question 4: What is it that amazes the centurion? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Temple veil torn in 2 shows the way 2 approach God is now open 2 all; Torn from top 2 bottom shows God Himself did it #mkbiblechat Jesus gave His life for us. (Jn10:17) No one took it from Him. (Jn10:18) He will raise Himself up from the grave 2 #mkbiblechat
THE BURIAL (15:42-47) 5th episode:The burial.(15:42-47) Joseph of Arimathea gathers up courage to bury the body of Jesus #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
Question 5: Have you ever needed courage to do something for God? Can you share what it was? :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark And it can't end here (w/Jesus dead & buried). How could God write a story with a final chapter like this? #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
Tweets for Resurrection #mkbiblechat (6/15/12)

A Heart For God Ministries INTRODUCTION Welcome 2 r Gospel of Mark study today. So glad 2 have each of u :) #mkbiblechat Lord Jesus, guide us now in the study of Your word. In Your precious name we pray. Amen #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Btw, heres the link 2 all Lesson intro notes & study schedule -> http://ht.ly/9x1Ix Will b continually updating :) #mkbiblechat
Direct link to todays notes: Resurrection (Mark 16:1-20) -> http://ht.ly/buA4J #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/06/resurrection-mark-161-20.html
Remember -> Mark is the servant story of our Lord. It presents Jesus as a SERVANT serving others & meeting their needs #mkbiblechat It's Mark 16:1-20 today. I hope u can have your Bible open. Or use http://www.biblegateway.com :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 1st 8 chapters ~ "For even the Son of Man did not come 2 b served, but 2 serve" (Mark 10:45a) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark outline: 2nd 8 chapters ~ "and 2 give His life a ransom 4 many." (Mark 10:45b) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 7 episodes today -> 1. First Day of the Week (16:1-8), 2. Appearance to Mary (16:9-11)... #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark 7 episodes today -> 3. Appearance on Emmaus' Road (16:12-13), 4. Appearance to the ElevenThomas Present (16:14)... #mkbiblechat 7 episodes today -> 5. Great Commission (16:16-18), 6. Ascension (16:19), 7. Acts of the Apostles (16:20) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK (16:1-8) 1st episode:First day of the week.(16:1-8) Mary Magdalene [&others] bought spices, that they might come&anoint [Jesus] #mkbiblechat #Mark16
Question 1: What is it that Mark includes in his account of Christ's resurrection that no other Gospel records? (See Mk16:1-8) #mkbiblechat Christ's rising from the dead is the most glorious & unexpected event in the entirety of human history #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark The women r coming as an act of love much like bringing flowers 2 a gravesite.(NLT) They r anticipating a dead man, still dead #mkbiblechat Jesus has spoken often to the disciples of His being raised on the 3rd day. Question 2: Why don't we believe it if God says it? #mkbiblechat The tomb isn't opened 2 let Jesus out. (Mark 16:4-6a) Instead, it's opened 2 let others in 2 see He isn't there! #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
THE GRAVE CLOTHES The angel points 2 the place where Jesus once lay. Mk16:6b The women r then told 2 go tell the disciples&Peter. Mk16:7 #mkbiblechat The acct of Mary going 2 tell Peter continues in Jn20:1-8. The place where Jesus lay is highlighted again,but w/something else #mkbiblechat It's the grave clothes (the place where Jesus lay) that r really the focal point.Jn20:5-7 It's what "convinces" John.Jn20:8 #mkbiblechat So what is it that convinces John? The grave clothes are two pieces, one for the body, one for the head... #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark So what is it that convinces John? The clothes are in the exact same place that they were when Jesus was lying there #mkbiblechat (The face-cloth is not moved over to the side as if someone or Jesus Himself moved it as some suggest.) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark The clothes haven't been moved a single inch, millimeter, iota, bit, smidge ~ however you want to say it! #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark Are you hearing me somebody? Jesus was not unwrapped&the clothes thrown in a corner, shoved aside... #mkbiblechat #Mark16 Some1 didn't come&grab Jesus&carry Him off w/the clothes still on Him. Both pieces r still in the exact same place #mkbiblechat
They (the grave clothes) have descended as if air has been let out of a balloon. This is what convinced John Jesus had risen! #mkbiblechat
VERSES NOT INCLUDED IN EARLIEST MANUSCRIPTS (16:9-20) Question 3: How do we deal w/this unique passage that's not included in the oldest manuscripts? (Mark 16:9-20) #mkbiblechat 1 way we deal w/Mark 16:9-20 is we recognize that it has solid reference in other undisputed portions of Scripture #mkbiblechat
APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE (16:9-11) 2nd episode:Appearance to Mary Magdalene.(16:9-11) [Jesus] 1st appeared 2 Mary M, from whom He had cast out 7 demons #mkbiblechat Mark 16:9-11 is not included in the oldest manuscripts, but it has solid reference in John 20:1; 11-18 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark My blog post: First Witness (7 things Mary Magdalene did that prove Jesus was / is alive) -> http://ht.ly/4FSp4 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2011/04/first-witness-7-things-that-prove-jesus.html
Question 4: Can you name any of the other appearances of Christ after rising from the dead? (12 total including Mary) #mkbiblechat Appearances of Christ after resurrection: 2. Other women (Mt28:9; Lk24:10b), 3. Peter (1Cor15:5)... #mkbiblechat Appearances of Christ after resurrection: 4. 2 disciples on Emmaus road (Lk24:15-31;36-43)... #mkbiblechat Appearances of Christ after resurrection: 5. 10 apostles-Thomas absent (Jn20:19,24),6. 11 apostles-Thomas present (Jn20:26-28) #mkbiblechat Appearances of Christ after resurrection: 7. 7 disciples fishing (Jn21:1-14), 8. 11 apostles on the mountain... (Mt28:16-17) #mkbiblechat Appearances of Christ after resurrection: 500 brothers (1Cor15:6), 10. James (Christ's half brother) (1Cor15:7)... #mkbiblechat Appearances of Christ after resurrection: 11. 11 apostles prior 2 ascension (Acts1:2-9), 12. Saul on Damascus road (Acts9:1-6) #mkbiblechat
My blog post: 10 Facts About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ -> http://ht.ly/a8mb7 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark #HeIsRisen
http://aheartforgod.blogspot.com/2012/04/10-facts-about-resurrection-of-jesus.html
APPEARANCE ON THE EMMAUS ROAD (16:12-13) 3rd episode:Appearance on Emmaus road.(16:12-13) Not in oldest manuscripts, but solid reference in Luke 24:15-31; 36-43 #mkbiblechat
APPEARANCE TO THE ELEVEN ~ THOMAS PRESENT (16:14) 4th episode:Appearance to the 11.(16:14) Not in oldest manuscripts, but solid reference in John 20:26-28 #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
THE GREAT COMMISSION (16:15-18) 5th episode:The Great Commission.(16:15-18) Not in oldest manuscripts, but solid reference in Matthew 28:16-20 #mkbiblechat Question 5: "Baptism is a requirement for salvation." (Mark 16:16) True or false? Explain your answer :) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
SIGNS ACCOMPANYING BELIEVERS "'[He] who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; & greater works than these he will do.'" (Jn14:12) #mkbiblechat A general application here of our Lord's protection surrounding His people when they find themselves in danger (Mk16:18) #mkbiblechat Just because we are protected from danger does not mean we should presume upon God. (Matthew 4:7) #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark
ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN (16:19) 6th episode:Ascension into heaven.(16:19) Not in oldest manuscripts, but solid reference in Luke 24:50-51 & Acts 1:9 #mkbiblechat
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (16:20)
7th episode:Acts of the Apostles.(16:20) Not in oldest manuscripts, but solid reference in the entire book of Acts #mkbiblechat #GospelofMark

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All 16 chapters in tweets as taught by Pastor Mike on Twitter

Gospel of Mark Chapter 1-16

by Pastor Mike (@aheartforgod)

Gospel of Mark Chapter 1-16

Gospel of Mark Chapter 1-16

Tweets for Ministry Beginnings #mkbiblechat (3/9/12)

Tweets for Healings #mkbiblechat (3/16/12)

Tweets for Sabbath Questions, Chosen Ones, Parables #mkbiblechat (3/23/12)

Tweets for Miracles #mkbiblechat (3/30/12)

Tweets for Ministry Lessons #mkbiblechat (4/6/12)

FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND (6:33-44)

HEALINGS AT GENNESARET (6:53-56)

Tweets for Conflict with Tradition #mkbiblechat (4/13/12)

Tweets for Confession of Faith #mkbiblechat (4/20/12)

Tweets for Transfiguration Part 1 #mkbiblechat (4/27/12)

Tweets for Transfiguration Part 2 #mkbiblechat (5/4/12)

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Tweets for Last Week Part 1 #mkbiblechat (5/11/12)

Tweets for Last Week Part 2 #mkbiblechat (5/18/12)

Direct link to todays questions [infographic]: http://ht.ly/aWOZM

accept. Leaves them speechless #mkbiblechat

Tweets for Last Week Part 3 #mkbiblechat (5/25/12)

Tweets for Trial #mkbiblechat (6/1/12)

BETRAYAL AND ARREST (14:43-52)

Tweets for Crucifixion #mkbiblechat (6/8/12)

Tweets for Resurrection #mkbiblechat (6/15/12)

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (16:20)

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