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    Jan 29, 2012

    Keeping It Simple (Part 13)

    Preacher: Travis Fleming

    Series:Man at Work

    Summary:

    Mark is fascinated with two qualities of Jesus that he gives to us in the first words of this gospel: "The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God" (Mark 1:1). Jesus of Nazareth, a carpenter, the human Jesus—but also the Son of God, the divine one. Mark seems to be fascinated by that combination: the Ruler who manifests His ability to serve, and the Servant who knows how to rule.

    Detail:

    Sometimes we need to go back and get a proper perspective on our lives.

    Keeping it simple involves...

    1.  Getting alone with Christ.

          This involves...

                A.  Getting away from people
                B.  Having some private time with Jesus
                C.  Having Jesus speak to our problems

                This time allows for a...

                D. Personal connection
                E.  Powerful transformation
                F.  Public affirmation

     

    2.  Growing in compassion for others.

          This involves...

                A.  Spending time with people
                B.  Seeking to help those going through tough times
                C.  Sharing our things to help others

                As He uses our things we should be...

                      1.  Giving thanks for His supply
                      2.  Trusting Him to transform our stuff

     

    3.  Guarding against challenges to our faith.

          These challenges come from...

                Outside...

                      A.  Sign seekers
                      B.  Political panderers

                And inside...

                      C.  Perception problems
                      D.  Hard hearts