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“To Pay Or Not To Pay” Mark 12:13-17; 41-44

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“To Pay Or Not To Pay” Mark 12:13-17; 41-44

“To Pay Or Not To Pay” Mark 12:13-17; 41-44

What is your attitude regarding giving Tithes & Offerings to God?

  1. SINFUL PEOPLE TRY TO O___________ GOD.
    1. Evil religious leaders came to set a T______ for Jesus.
    2. Jesus saw the D_______ and answered with God’s wisdom.                             Psalm 36:1-4
    3. Jesus taught people to live R____________; not in rebellion. Romans 13:1-7; I Peter 2:13-17; Titus 3:1
    4. Jesus paid T________, even though He owns everything. Matthew 17:24f; Colossians 1:15-20; John 1:1-5
  2. DO W__ TRY TO OUTSMART GOD DURING OUR GIVING?
    1. We must acknowledge the God of the B_____.                                                    Psalm 139:13-16
    2. The F_____ of our founding fathers in this God … Joshua 24:15  Mark 16:16
    3. A person’s faith in God is revealed through their A_________. James 2:14f; Genesis 4:1f
    4. Ananias and Sapphira tried to L___ about their giving. Acts 5
  3. HOW MUCH MONEY DOES GOD EXPECT US TO GIVE?
    1. First: E_______________ belongs to God; we briefly manage it.  Psalm 24:1; Genesis 1; Luke 19:11-27; Genesis 14:20
    2. L____ for God and people will result in kindness and generosity.                           Luke 6:20-38; II Corinthians 9:6-15; I Corinthians 16:1f
    3. The love of Christ worked in the attitude of the early C_______. Acts 2:44; 4:34f
    4. Colossians 3:17

“THE TIME OF HARVEST” Mark 11:27f; 12:1-12

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“THE TIME OF HARVEST” Mark 11:27f; 12:1-12

“THE TIME OF HARVEST” Mark 11:27f; 12:1-12

Each of us must examine how we will respond when God calls us to account for what He entrusts to our care.

  1. THE OWNER HAS PROVIDED E__________ NEEDED. Genesis 1:31
  2. The Owner was personally I___________.
  3. The Owner of the vineyard is G____.
  4. THE OWNER EXPECTS TO R________ WHAT IS DUE TO HIM.
  5. God K_______ what to expect and when to expect it.

Romans 1:20f

  1. God sends His S___________ to receive His Harvest.

III. THE MESSENGERS AND THE OWNER WERE ALL R____________.

  1. E_____ messenger of God has faced rejection from His
  2. God is evaluating our R_________ to His invitation. John 15:1-2

Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 25:21; Romans 11; John 4:35

What kind of a vine-grower are we in the eyes of Jesus?

Each of us must examine how we will respond when God calls us to account for what He entrusts to our care.

  1. THE OWNER HAS PROVIDED E__________ NEEDED. Genesis 1:31
    1. The Owner was personally I___________.
    2. The Owner of the vineyard is G____.
  2. THE OWNER EXPECTS TO R________ WHAT IS DUE TO HIM.
    1. God K_______ what to expect and when to expect it.                                                             Romans 1:20f
    2. God sends His S___________ to receive His Harvest.
  3. THE MESSENGERS AND THE OWNER WERE ALL R____________.
    1. E_____ messenger of God has faced rejection from His
    2. God is evaluating our R_________ to His invitation. John 15:1-2                               Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 25:21; Romans 11; John 4:35

What kind of a vine-grower are we in the eyes of Jesus?

“SPRING CLEANING” Mark 11:15-18

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“SPRING CLEANING” Mark 11:15-18

Is God concerned about cleaning any structures or locations today?

  1. The Temple Was For Practicing H___________ Unto God.
    1. God had established His rules of worship through M_______. Exodus – Deuteronomy; Exodus 30:13
    2. Descendants of A________ were the only priests allowed.
    3. Jesus D________ out the livestock traders and other swindlers. Isaiah 56:7
  2. Jesus Wants His T_________ To Be Clean Today.
    1. W________ is God’s Temple today? II Chronicles 35:3; Ezra 1
    2. God repeatedly warned against C_________            Isaiah 1:11-15; 53:1f
    3. Jesus gave His life as the final perfect S_____________ for sin. John 14:6 ; 2:19-21
    4. Jesus gives His Holy Spirit to live in the B_______ of believers. John 14:16f; 15:1f; Acts 2:28
    5. B_______ of Christ are God’s Temple today. I Corinthians 6:19f
  3. God’s Temple is F_____ with Worship and Praise. Galatians 5:19f
    1. God demands our D__________ and committed service to Him. Matthew 6:24; Romans 6:3-8; Galatians 3:27
    2. God expects you to clean house C_____________. I John 1:8f
    3. Jesus warned: Don’t leave your temple E____. Matthew 12:43f
    4. Keep your temple C_______ by drinking in & feasting upon the words of Jesus. John 6:51-55, 63, 68
    5. We are to H______ each other be the Temple of God.                                                          Hebrews 10:19-25; I Corinthians 12:4-11; Romans 12:6-8; 8:13f

“All Creation Hears” Mark 11:12-26

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“All Creation Hears” Mark 11:12-26

  1. Jesus K______ What Humans Need.  John 1:1-4, 14, 46; Matthew 2:16-18; 17:24-27
    1. Jesus knew about hard W______ as a carpenter.
    2. Jesus traveled everywhere mostly on F______. Mark 6:47f
    3. Jesus experienced H_________ just as any person does.                     Proverbs 23:20-21; Matthew 6:11
    4. Jesus gives R________ to everyone who believes in Him.                   Matthew 11:28f; John 14:1-6
  2. Jesus Went Out of His W____ For Each of Us.
    1. Jesus spent P____________ time with His disciples at Bethany.                      John 11 & 12
    2. Jesus went out of His way to the F___ John 4:8
    3. Jesus revealed the P______  of His words. God fulfills prayers of righteous requests.
    4. Jesus left Heaven’s perfection to R________ us from death.        John 14:6
  3. The Word of Jesus Is F_______.
    1. The fig tree died immediately from the C_______ on it.          Matthew 21:19
    2. The Jewish leaders F________ the words of Jesus. V. 18
    3. Jesus declared that He has A____                   Matthew 28:18;         Mark 16:15; Revelation 5:5; 19:11f
    4. Jesus wants to S________ His power with His disciples.              Romans 8:15-17

“Believe the Lord is Alive !” Mark 16:1-16

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“Believe the Lord is Alive !” Mark 16:1-16

“Believe the Lord is Alive !” Mark 16:1-16

  1. BELIEVERS OF CHRIST ARE TO PREACH THE G_________.
    1. The Gospel is G_____N_____… that death has been defeated by Jesus. I Corinthians 15:1-8
    2. Jesus Christ is the O______ Savior able to give life. Acts 4:12
    3. God warns us to not C__________ this message of salvation. John 14:6; Galatians 1:6-10
    4. Jesus Christ was G_____ in human flesh. John 1:1-4, 14; 3:16-18 Mark 10:45.                                                    Believers of Jesus Christ must tell others this Good News.
  2. WE CAN T________ THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE.
    1. 14 eyewitnesses who saw Jesus A_______. I Corinthians 15:1f
    2. The Bible claims to be God B___________. II Timothy 3:16, 17
    3. The Bible is historically and geographically C____________.
    4. Hundreds of P_____________ have been fulfilled.
    5. The accuracy of the Bible remains U_________________.
    6. The message of Jesus still gives Hope and L_____ to believers.
  3. JESUS C___________ THOSE WHO BELIEVE TO TELL OTHERS.
    1. The D__________ grew in faith and confidence in Jesus. Acts 1:3
    2. Jesus died to pay for the sins of A____ John 3:16-18
    3. The disciples did not B__________ Jesus was alive at first.
    4. The disciples D___________ their lives to spread the Good News.
    5. T/ message of Life in Christ is now in O_____

John 14:15

“HERE HE COMES!” Mark 11:1-11

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“HERE HE COMES!” Mark 11:1-11

Jesus, the great Deliverer was coming!

HERE HE COMES!

  1. Jesus Fulfilled His P_______ of Redemption.
    1. Jesus had completed His T_______ at Jericho.
    2. Jesus was at the right P________. Mark 10:33-34, 45
    3. Jesus came to Jerusalem at the right T________.
  2. Jesus Directed His Plan With A____________.
    1. Jesus K__________ exactly where everything is. Luke 5:4f; John 2:47f; Matthew 21:2-5; Zechariah 9:9
    2. Jesus did what He C________ to do.
    3. The disciples of Jesus O___________ His directions.
  3.  Jesus is Worthy of Our P_______.
    1. The P_________ of Jesus was known by millions of people.
    2. Devout Jews were anticipating the A________ of the Messiah.
    3. Multitudes W_____________ Jesus as their Messiah. Psalm 118:25-26
    4. Jesus was C____________ by the Pharisees. Luke 19:39f              Habakkuk 2:11

Jesus is returning from Heaven soon. How will you respond?

“CONFIDENCE IN WHAT?” Mark 10:46-52

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“CONFIDENCE IN WHAT?” Mark 10:46-52

Psalm 16:1-2; Matthew 20:29-34; Luke 18:35-43.

  1. A C___________ of People Converge At Jericho.
    1. J_______, the Son of God, travels through the city of Jericho.
    2. Jericho is full of P_________ headed for Jerusalem, plus a variety of residents. Matthew 1:5
    3. There are souls at Jericho that must be S_____. Luke 19:1f
  2. Faith Motivates A Person To Take A_______. James 2:14f
    1. The R_________ of Bartimaeus reveals his faith in Jesus.
    2. The C_____ for help from Bartimaeus reveals his faith in Jesus.
    3. The P___________ of Bartimaeus reveals his faith in Jesus.
  3. The Lord Hears the Cry Of Those Who T________ In Him.
    1. Jesus heard Bartimaeus over the N_____ of the multitude.  John 2:24-25; Psalm 34:15-18
    2. The Word of God C________ Bartimaeus to Himself.          Matthew 11:28
    3. Jesus asks Bartimaeus to reveal what he W________.
    4. Jesus states that the F_______ of Bartimaeus saved him.

When it comes to our salvation, Jesus is the only Savior.

Jesus Christ is our Confidence.

“GREATNESS IN GOD’S EYES” Mark 10:35-45

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“GREATNESS IN GOD’S EYES” Mark 10:35-45

“GREATNESS IN GOD’S EYES” Mark 10:35-45

Jesus spoke of and lived greatness in God’s eyes.

  1. S__________________ Tries To Force A Favorable Outcome.
    1. James & John Tried To F______ Jesus to Make A Deal. V.35f Matthew 20:20
    2. Jesus did not give in to T_____. John 2:24-25; Matthew 19:28
    3. “You do not K_______ what you are asking.” V. 38 John 1:49
    4. Jesus said that reigning with Him will C______ Romans 6:3-8
  2. Guard Your Own H________ Against Sin. V. 41
    1. The other T____ disciples became indignant with James & John.
    2. The disciples were too S____ in getting to Jesus first. Mark 9:34
    3. The twelve apostles were still I___________
  3. Could You R________ That Again, Lord? V.42-45
    1. Jesus warned: Selfish Dictators R______ with an Iron Fist.
    2. God chooses to honor S__________ hearted people.
    3. Jesus says, “Look at M__.” 45   John 3:16-18
    4. True F_____________ of Jesus will surrender their life to Him. I John 2:15-17
    5. Do you want to be G______ briefly or for eternity? John 15:12-14

Thankful servants of Christ are grateful for His grace.

Ephesians 2:10

James 2:14f

“DEDICATED TO THE WORK” Mark 10:32-34

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“DEDICATED TO THE WORK” Mark 10:32-34

“DEDICATED TO THE WORK” Mark 10:32-34

  1. J_______ Was Dedicated To His Work To Save Humanity.
    1. Human fellowship with God was B__________ by disobedience. Genesis 3; Psalm 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; 6:23
    2. God planned to send a S__________ to restore unity with Him. Genesis 3:15; John 1:1-4, 14; Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 1:1-3
    3. Jesus left H__________ to be the final payment for all sin. John 1:1-4, 14; 3:16-18
    4. Jesus selected and prepared twelve D________ to continue His mission. Matthew 25:34; Ephesians 1:4
    5. Jesus began His final trip to be the perfect L______ of God.
    6. This is the F_____ time that Jesus has tried to prepare His men. Mark 8:31; 9:9, 12; Luke 9:44; Mark 9:31; 10:32-34
  2. The Apostles B___________ Dedicated To The Work Of God.
    1. The apostles were C__________ about the mission of Jesus.
    2. Jesus said that He will
    3. The apostles F_______ on the first part and missed the ending.
    4. The apostles finally became D_____________ believers in Jesus after His resurrection. I Corinthians 15:1-8
  3. We Must Become D________ to the Work of God. John 20:30-31
    1. We can O____________ confusion about Jesus. II Timothy 2:15
    2. We can have C___________ over Death through faith in Christ.
    3. Believers of Christ must be a W__________. Mark 16:15-16
    4. We must live F_________ in Jesus. Mark 10:29-30; James 1:2-4

“TIGHT SQUEEZE” Mark 10: 17-31

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“TIGHT SQUEEZE” Mark 10: 17-31

  1. Who Is This G_______ Teacher?
    1. The young M____ running to Jesus …
    2. The man held Jesus in highest R__________.
    3. Jesus clarifies His personal I__________.
    4. Only G____ is good in the truest sense. Psalm 14:1-3; 53:1-3; 16:2; 25:8; 34:8; 52:9; 54:6; 73:1
    5. Either J_______ is God, or He is a liar, deceiver, false teacher…
  2. What Can A Person Do To I____________ Eternal Life?
    1. Life beyond the G______ was not a new concept. Job 19:25f; Psalm 23
    2. Jesus summarizes part of the T___ Commandments as the answer.          I John 4:20; Leviticus 19:18
    3. This man B___________ that he has kept all of the Law.
    4. Jesus reveals the man’s sinful W___________.
  3. We Must Guard Our Hearts from Loving this W_________.
    1. Jesus invited this man to find L_______ in Him alone. Mark 8:34f
    2. James 2:14-26
    3. The A___________ left all of their possessions to follow Jesus.
    4. We are temporary M____________ of what God entrusts to us. Colossians 1:15f
  4. God Takes Care of Believers D___________ To His Service. Psalm 50
    1. Jesus S________ His disciples with an illustration. V.25    Exodus 23:20f; Deuteronomy 28
    2. No person can be S__________ without the help of God. V.26-27
    3. Our family M_______________ when we make Jesus our Lord.     Acts 2:44f
    4. Jesus promised that believers will be P________________.