MARKed By Compassion & Conflict- Week 1
Sermon begins at about 38 minutes
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new series called, “MARKed by Compassion & Conflict”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 2:1-12
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Sermon Notes:
Surprise #1: Teachers of the law don’t recognize Jesus is from God. (Mark 2:6-7)
Surprise #2: Jesus ministers to the man based on the faith of his friends. (Mark 2:5)
Surprise #3: Jesus elevates forgiving sins over healing physical condition (Mark 2:5)
Jesus has authority to forgive sins which profoundly impacts lives in the here and now. (Mark 2:9-12).
Surprise #4: We have the authority to forgive in Jesus’ name which profoundly impacts lives in the here and now. (John 20:21-23; Matthew 18 (especially verses 18-20)
Action Step: Summer Prayer-Walk initiative using Holy Here app
Your faith in Jesus carries authority to bring profound impact
So get up and walk (and pray)
Resources:
Prayer Walk Info and Holy Here app
Lectio Davina Approach to Scripture PDF
Free Online Bible: BibleGateway
Free SmartPhone Bible App: YouVersion
