Reference

Mark 1:1-13

Title: Sacrificial Love Revealed

Text: Mark 1:1-13

Outline:

  • The Pathway of The King vv. 1-8
  • The Pleasure of The Father vv. 9-11
  • The Prevailer over The Tempter vv. 12-13

Application questions:

  1. How does John 3:30 connect to the humility displayed in Mark 1:7? In what ways can we emulate John's humility in our own lives? How can recognizing our unworthiness before Christ lead to a deeper reliance on God?
  2. How does Jesus' baptism and temptation reveal aspects of His character?
  3. What significance lies in God the Father's words towards Jesus in Mark 1:11?
  4. How does the understanding that Jesus was tempted in every way yet remained sinless, impact your approach to God in times of temptation and struggle (Hebrews 4:15-16)? How can the assurance of receiving mercy and finding grace empower you to face your own temptations with confidence?
  5. Continue to spend time reading the whole Gospel of Mark each week (take an avg of 1.5 hours). Pay attention to how Jesus is sacrificial in His love.
  6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?