The Gospel of Mark: The Kingdom of God is Near

The Gospel of Mark proclaims the nearness of the kingdom of God and calls for repentance and belief in the good news. Through verses 1-15, the focus is on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as John the Baptist points towards Him, fulfilling the prophecies of Malachi and Isaiah. The account emphasizes Jesus' authority and the divine affirmation of His sonship through a heavenly voice. It is a powerful narrative that highlights the central message of the Christian faith.

• Gospel of Mark
• Repentance
• Jesus Christ
• Kingdom of God
• Son of God

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1. Chapter 1 Verses 1-15 The Gospel of Mark The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!

2. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1)

3. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) Malachi and Isaiah show us: a) That John and Jesus were all part of God s plan b)That Jesus is the Messiah

4. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) Malachi 4:5 See, I will send you the prophet Elijah Vs.6 John wore clothing of camel s hair, with a leather belt round his waist 2 Kings 1:8 He was a man with a garment of hair and with a leather belt round his waist

5. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) Malachi 4:5 See, I will send you the prophet Elijah Vs.6 John wore clothing of camel s hair, with a leather belt round his waist 2 Kings 1:8 He was a man with a garment of hair and with a leather belt round his waist

6. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) after me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptise you with water, but he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit

7. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) after me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptise you with water, but he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit

8. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) God points us to Jesus (vs.10-11) And a voice came from heaven You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.

9. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) God points us to Jesus (vs.10-11) And a voice came from heaven You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. Isaiah 40:3 prepare the way for the LORD YHWH / Yahweh = Personal name of God - Jesus is God

10. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) God points us to Jesus (vs.10-11) And a voice came from heaven You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.

11. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) God points us to Jesus (vs.10-11) And a voice came from heaven You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.

12. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) God points us to Jesus (vs.10-11)

13. The gospel is about a relationship with God through Repentance and Faith Mark 1:1-15 True Gospel Repentance & Faith (vs.15) NOT Faith & Healings NOT Repentance & Prosperity NOT Faith & Gifts

14. The gospel is about a relationship with God through Repentance and Faith Mark 1:1-15 True Gospel Repentance & Faith (vs.15) Repentance - Turning to God (vs.4 & 15) Forgiveness of Sins (vs.4) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins 1 John 1:9 Faith Trusting in God (vs.15) To believe in the Kingdom of God To believe we can & will be forgiven

15. The gospel is all about Jesus Christ, the Son of God Mark 1:1-15 Mark points us to Jesus (vs.1) Scripture points us to Jesus (vs.2-3) John the Baptist points us to Jesus (vs.7) God points us to Jesus (vs.10-11)

16. The gospel is about a relationship with God through Repentance and Faith Mark 1:1-15 True Gospel Repentance & Faith (vs.15) Repentance - Turning to God (vs.4 & 15) Forgiveness of Sins (vs.4) Faith Trusting in God (vs.15) To believe in the Kingdom of God To believe we can & will be forgiven

17. Chapter 1 Verses 1-15 The Gospel of Mark The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!