Growing our relationship with God

is vital in making disciples.

JOHN MARK
Quitter
Failure

I. The Life of John Mark

Acts 12
John Jewish name = the grace of God
Mark Roman surname = the hammer
He is the son of Mary of Jerusalem.
Acts 12:12
When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of
Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many
people had gathered and were praying.

The Life of John Mark

He is the cousin of Barnabas.
Colossians 4:10 (NIV)
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his
greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas.
(You have received instructions about him; if he
comes to you, welcome him.)
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The Life of John Mark

He served as helper to Pauls first missionary
journey.
Acts 12:25
25 When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they
returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called
Mark.
Acts 13:4
4 The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went
down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. 5 When they
arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the
Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.

The Life of John Mark

He abandoned Paul and Barnabas.

Acts 13:13
13 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to
Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return
to Jerusalem.

The Life of John Mark

He caused the conflict of Paul and Barnabas.
Acts 15: 37-39
Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John
called Mark. 38 But Paul thought best not to take
with them one who had withdrawn from them in
Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.
39 And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that
they separated from each other.
37

The Life of John Mark

He became Pauls aide.
He became useful to Paul in the service of
the Lord.
Philemon 1:23-24
23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you
greetings. 24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my
fellow workers.
Colossians 4:10
10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as
does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received
instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.)

The Life of John Mark

Became Pauls aide
Became useful to Paul in the service
of the Lord
2 Timothy 4:9-12
Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas,
because he loved this world, has deserted me and has
gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia,
and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark
and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in
my ministry. 12 I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
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II. Lessons from the Life of John

Mark (as a Disciple)
A. Failure should not hinder our growing relationship
with Godas long as we will not give up/quit.

II. Lessons from the Life of John

Mark (as a Disciple)
Think of Gods love, grace,
mercy, and patience. These give
us HOPE.

II. Lessons from the Life of John

Mark (as a Disciple)
Think of Gods holiness,
righteousness, and justice.
These will discourage us from
failing God.

II. Lessons from the Life of John

Mark (as a Disciple)
Think of Gods power. This will
teach us to rely on God for
empowerment.

II. Lessons from the Life of John

Mark (as a Disciple)
B. Fellow Christians will help us grow in our relationship with
God just exactly how Mark needed Barnabas and Peter.
Mark needed Barnabas and Peter.

How about you?

Who helps you grow in your relationship with God?
Be grateful to those who continually lead you to
God.

II. Lessons from the Life of John

Mark (as a Disciple)
C. Full-grown Christians create great impacts
and remarkableinfluences to many lives.
Mark, who turned out to be a full-grown
Christian became:
- a blessing to Paul (2 Timothy 4: 9-12)
- the founder of the church at Alexandria
- a blessing throughout the centuries
(the Gospel of Mark)

III. Conclusion
Marks life demonstrates how God redeems
those who are committed to Jesus for life.
God transforms us just like how he
transformed John Mark, the Quitter to John
Mark, the Great Centurial Blessing.