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“From Biblical Book to Biblical Hook” Charts adapted from Dr. Michael Williams Book |
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Title for Mark |
Mark: Theme |
Mark |
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“Suffering Servant” |
Jesus is the suffering Son of Man. |
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” |
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Christ-Focus in Mark |
Implications from Mark |
Hooks from Mark |
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God became flesh in Christ to suffer for our sake. “To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass: that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.” – Acts 26:22-23
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We should be willing to suffer as a consequence of our faith in Jesus Christ and our service to him. “For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.” – Philippians 1:29
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Do hard times cause you to question your faith? Is it right for God to allow his children to experience trouble? Was it right for God to allow his own Son to experience trouble? Can suffering ever be good? How does suffering fit into your understanding of salvation and service? Does suffering result in salvation? Does salvation result in suffering?
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