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Jan 29, 2012

Keep it Simple (Part 13)

Passage: Mark 7:31-8:20

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:

While the Christian life may seem complex at times, Mark reminds us of the simplicity of following Christ.

This simplicity consists of three activities:

1.  Get alone with Christ.

      This involves:

            > Being away from people
            > Having some private time with Him
            > Allowing Jesus to speak to our problems

      This time allows for a:

            > Personal connection
            > Powerful transformation
            > Public affirmation

2.  Grow in your compassion for others.

      This growth means we must:

            > Spend time with others
            > Seek to help those going through tough times
            > Share our things to help others

3. Guard against the challenges to our faith.

      These challenges can lead to a faith that is:

            > Dead
            > Double-minded
            > Dull

      We must confront each of these with a:

            > Dynamic faith