THE GOSPEL OF MARK 1:16-20 "The Call of Four Fishermen" by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

 Jesus began His public ministry by preaching, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom of God - (Mark 1:14).  That the time was fulfilled, the kingdom of God was at hand - (Mark 1:15a.)  That people needed to repent and believe the gospel -(Mark 1:15b).  As He did so, He also called people to become His disciples. Calling them to follow Him, Offering to make them "fishers of men".  

THE GOSPEL OF MARK 1:14-15 "The Preaching Ministry of Jesus" Part II by Micahel Reed (Click Here To Read)

Previously, we observed that "The Preaching Ministry Of Jesus" involved;   Proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom of God, that kingdom foretold by Daniel -Dan 2:44, 7:13-14,  The Good News that was "at hand", for "the time is fulfilled"!
 In examining the nature of the kingdom, we noted that it involves... the rule or reign of God through the person of Jesus Christ, it is spiritual in nature, it is manifested visibly today in the form of the Lord's church, and has both present and future elements.
Indeed, this kingdom is now available to all who freely submit to the authority of Jesus.  But Jesus did more than just announce the coming of the kingdom of God. He called on people to repent. He called on people to believe. 

THE GOSPEL OF MARK 1:14-15 "The Preaching Ministry of Jesus" Part 1 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

 In Mark 1:14-15, we read of the beginning of Jesus' public ministry in Galilee. Which followed the imprisonment of John the Baptist - cf. Mk 6: 17-18. Which began at Capernaum, on the edge of the Sea of Galilee - cf. Mt 4:13. His public ministry involved "preaching".  "...preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God" Mk 1:14. The word "preach" (Gr., kerux) means "to herald, to proclaim" 

n  But what was the message Jesus proclaimed?

n  Is it a message we should be preach today?

THE GOSPEL OF MARK 1:12-13 "The Temptation of Jesus" by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

A blessing of Jesus as Savior is His ability to comfort and aid those who are tempted. This is because He too was tempted (He 2:18).  He is sympathetic, and can provide mercy and grace to help in time of need (He 4:14-16). One of His greatest periods of temptation was at the beginning of His public ministry. First, immediately following His baptism by John (Mk 1:9-11), Secondly, just prior to beginning His preaching ministry (Mark 1:14-15). Studying "The Temptation of Jesus" can be fruitful for several reasons; It reminds us that Jesus can understand our own temptations, and It reveals how we can be more successful in overcoming temptation.

The Gospel of Mark 1:9-11 "The Baptism of Jesus" by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

The baptism of Jesus by John served a significant role in both their ministers. It came at the height of John's ministry, after which it began to decline. It served as the beginning of Jesus' ministry, which soon overtook the ministry of John. The baptism of Jesus has often raised two: Why was He baptized? And does His baptism reveal the purpose for Christian baptism? The answer to these questions will be answered in this lesson.