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Feb 05, 2012

Turning Point (Part 14)

Passage: Mark 8:22-33

Preacher: Tim Badal

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:

Mark reminds us of this turning point as we examine:

1.  A miracle involving a blind man.

      This miracle reminds us that:

            >  Interceding for others is significant
            >  Healing can come in stages
            >  Obeying doesn't always make sense

2.  A message from a bold man.

      This mesage:

            >  Isn't based upon:

                  >  Other's theories

                  But on our:

                  >  Own testimony

            >  Is built upon:

                  >  The plans of God

                  Not on:

                  >  The prerogatives of man

Action steps

      >  Be patient in your sanctification
      >  Be correct in your proclamation
      >  Be mindful of His instruction