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Mark 3:16-19
We invite you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9:30. We think you will be glad you did! We are concluding our study on the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19, 20) by looking at some examples of how Jesus taught His disciples. Just because information is shared with someone doesn’t mean the listener has been taught. Teaching happens when the student does what the teacher said the way the teacher said to do it; and – when the student does whatever was taught on his/her own as a way of life. From a Christian perspective when a student follows the teacher’s instruction only when the teacher is present it’s fraudulent. When the student follows the teacher’s instructions as a way of life it is friendship. Read John 15:13-17.
Let’s peruse Mark’s Gospel and see how Jesus taught His disciples.
- In 1:21, 22 there are two principles – First, Jesus went to Church weekly. To teach otherwise is heresy! Second, Jesus taught with authority. To teach with such authority one must live what is being taught in daily life.
- In 1:35 we see just one of the many times Jesus was found to be a Man of prayer. Your disciples need to see you pray.
- In 2:1-12 we learn that if one way to Jesus is blocked, we can make another. Also learn that Jesus never left anyone guessing about His ministry for them. Finally, learn that our ministry should be in full view of everyone. If we are ashamed of Christ, He will be ashamed of us!
- In 2:18, 19 Jesus answered questions with real answers. Jesus never said “go ask the pastor.”
- In 3:13, 14, Jesus wanted His disciples with Him. That means He was willing to invest time in them so they would learn.
- In 4:33 we see Jesus teaching in parables, which are earthly examples of heavenly truths. There are no better parables that the ones Jesus provided.
- Notice in verse 34 it is often in our quiet time that God gives us insight.
- In 5:21-43 there are two principles; First, believing faith must overcome unbelieving fear (35, 36); Second, we should not be surprised when God honors our faith and answers our prayers.
- In 6:7-12, Jesus provides us with a leadership principle by giving authority and power to His disciples. We shouldn’t seek to cast out demons or heal people! The point is that the authority and power was given to them when He decided it was right – and it was right when they weren’t expecting it.
- In 7:1-30 Jesus shows us how to teach grace, not legalism.
- In 8:2, 3 we learn that without compassion we will all collapse along the way.
- In 9:14-31 the principle is ultimately humility. Our belief is to emanate from our hearts and be seen in our lives. If we want to be part of a miracle all we have to do is disciple someone to focus their life in and on Christ and watch Him make them a miracle—just like He did us.
- In 10:17-31 the principle is that God wants and will provide everything we need to rid ourselves of all our worldly encumbrances so we can follow Him.
- In 12:1, 2 God’s presence shows His great love for us and that He wants all to be saved.
- In 12:18-24 we learn that not knowing the Scriptures always leads to error.
- In 14:27-31 Jesus teaches that pride can arise and become arrogant. Arrogant pride isn’t aware of the cost of discipleship.
- In 14:43-49 we learn the Holy Spirit is ready to teach us every day. The question is: are we ready to learn? There are more techniques in Mark and all of Scripture. As Christians all of us have disciples; therefore, all of us are responsible and accountable to teach them exactly as Christ taught His disciples.
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