The Gospel of Mark

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The Gospel of Mark

September 20, 2018 • Pastor Bill Strayer

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Mark 8
1. Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ - vs27-30
2. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection
v31 - MUST - means it is necessary
It was necessary for Jesus to suffer on the cross - the pain of the cross
Jesus went through painful times - Luke 4:16-21, 28-30 - rejection
We will go through painful times as believers
1. The Lord created everyone with the power to choose
A free will does not have to give in to the pressure from the enemy or people
1 Corinthians 10:13
A free will chooses God's direction from the Word of God and the voice of God
2. Everyone is responsible for their own choices

Acts

September 30, 2018 • Pastor Bill Strayer

Acts The Day of Pentecost The day of Pentecost was the beginning of the church - lev 23:15-22 The church consists of two wave loaves - v17 The bread was lifted up by the priests There is leaven in the bread - v17 The church is made of flour V17 - Two tenths of a bushel of flour were ingredients in making bread This represents a double portion of the Holy Spirit

The Gospel Of Mark

October 27, 2018 • Pastor Bill Strayer

Mark 8:31-33 Peter rebukes Jesus - means to http://disapprove...to reprimand Jesus was fighting against Satan and not Peter WAYS TO KEEP SATAN UNDER YOUR FEET Know that satan is under your defeat - Colossians 2:13-15 Satan was defeated at the cross 1. We can never be tempted with more than we can handle - 1 Corinthians 10:13 2. The power of temptation coming against us is not greater than the presence of the Holy Spirit within us 3. Prayer keeps us from entering into temptation - Matthew 26:41

Acts

September 23, 2018 • Pastor Bill Strayer

ACTS The Day of Pentecost - Acts 2:1 One of the 7 Jewish feasts Verse 16-21 Pentecost was an acknowledgement of the provision and faithfulness of the Lord Pentecost was a celebration of the harvest - v22a Prayer that creates an open heaven - Mark 2:1-4 For there to be a spiritual harvest We must understand the priority of evangelism We need people to bring the unreached to Jesus