Behold my Servant #85: Meeting the risen Christ Mark 16:9-14 Several experiences of meeting personally with the risen Saviour are recorded in these verses. In keeping with Mark’s writing style throughout, his record is very concise and to the point. He has particular points of emphasis to make, rather than […]
Behold my servant
Discovering the empty tomb
Behold my Servant #84: Discovering the empty tomb Mark 16:1-8 The cross was not the end for Christ—merely a means to an end. His service of Jehovah in behalf of His people continues through death into His resurrection. It is interesting to see that in the narrative, the […]
Last scenes at Calvary
Behold my Servant #83: Last scenes at the cross Mark 15:39-47 The Saviour is now dead. His great cry of It is finished brought the period of darkness to an end and His work of procuring redemption for His people is done. Before the curtain falls on the scene at […]
The Suffering Saviour
The suffering Saviour Mark 15:27-38 These verses record details about the hours that the Saviour spent on the cross. A full account of what is revealed of that time can only be had by putting together the four gospel accounts. Mark’s account is short and concise, emphasizing just a few […]
Grieved by the gospel, Pt1
Scripture: Mark 10:17-22 Sermon notes The rich young ruler—grieved by the gospel Mark 10:17-27 The Saviour’s ministry was marked by great diversity of circumstance. What excitements, changes, raised hopes and discouragements followed quickly on the heels of each other! Leaving the home where He had blessed the children presented to […]
Suffer the little children to come unto me
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Sermon notes Mark #50: Suffer the children to come unto me Mark 10:13-16 The Saviour’s focus on the family continues here. It is striking that He turns from considering the subject of marriage and divorce to deal with the children brought to Him in these verses. It […]
Christ’s teaching on marriage and divorce
Scripture: Mark 10:1-12 Sermon notes Behold my servant: #49—Marriage and divorce Mark 10:1-12 The Saviour’s teaching ministry continues in these verses. The language of v1 indicates the habitual practice of the Saviour. Further, it shows that there was an appetite among the people for His preaching. The regular pattern was […]
A false charge dismissed and a true crime identified
Scripture: Mark 9:38-50 Sermon notes Mark #48: A false charge and a real crime Mark 9:38-50 These words are part of the continuing discussion between the Saviour and His disciples that had highlighted their ignorance and pride, v33-34. It is often easy to be distracted from that painful reality by […]
Healing power in Capernaum
Scripture: Mark 1:29-34 Sermon notes The incident in the synagogue when the Saviour delivered the devil-possessed man from the power of the unclean spirit prompted an intense regional discussion of His message and ministry—especially of His power, v27-28. The record in these verses reveal the public and private labours of […]
Christ preaching with power, Pt2
Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Sermon notes THE SAVIOUR’S PRACTICE WAS IMMEDIATELY OPPOSED BY THE DEVIL. The disciples learned this lesson on their first Sabbath as followers of Christ! 1. A man motivated by the devil was present. The devil is not afraid to attend the place of worship, especially where scribes […]