Mark 1 - 12.11.24

SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:15 NIV

“The Time has COME,” Jesus said. 

“The kingdom of God-- has COME-- near.

Repent and Believe the Good News!”

OBSERVATION:

Mark begins with the Promise of The Messiah as Isaiah prophesied:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”—

“a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for HIM.’ ”

John the Baptist arrived and was that one whose voice cried out in the wilderness for people to Repent from their sins-Turn to God—and be Baptized. This Baptism did not wash away their sins BUT was a Public declaration that they had made a decision to choose a new way of life.

Jesus ARRIVAL marks a CHANGE.

The TIME has COME.

REPENT and BELIEVE.

The KINGDOM of GOD has COME NEAR.

APPLICATION

Jesus Changed EVERYTHING. Jesus is Our Hope and Assurance.

The Good News for us and for our families and friends.

Jesus is the SON of GOD, The WORD made Flesh, Jesus IS God, Jesus, alone, has the Authority to Forgive sins.

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor.

 He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind,

 to set the oppressed free, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)

Jesus has the Power to Heal, Release Prisoners from Bondage, Break every Chain, Raise the Dead, Cast out demons, Redeem, Restore, Provide, AND--Make a straight Pathway in the midst of the wilderness.

Jesus Began His Ministry with the Same Important Words The Lost and Hurting Need to hear--Today.

The Time Has COME…Repent and Believe The Good News

PRAYER

Lord Jesus,

Thank You for who You are. Our Salvation. Thank You for The Good News that sets us Free from the debt of our sins and assures us of eternal Life in Heaven with You. Thank You for Your WORD that is Life and Thank You for Filling us with Your Holy Spirit to guide us and equip us for all that YOU call us to.

Thank You for people who are on mission sharing The Gospel-- even when others reject them. I was once the one doing the rejecting-but still YOU used those words to draw me in.

Thank You for The Power of The Gospel. Give me greater courage and desire to share wherever I go and May I desire MORE of YOU.  I want everything You have for me. Keep me At Your feet listening and fanning the flames. Nothing else matters. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Tina L Kudelka