Witness of Teaching, Power & Response

Mark 1:21-28

The first disciples witnessed the first teaching of Jesus in Capernaum. The people were amazed because He spoke with the authority of God and not worldly authority.

The disciples witnessed the Power of Jesus as He expelled the evil spirit from the man. (What was he doing in the synagogue?) "I know you are the Holy One of God" said the spirit. Jesus will release the world from demon possessions in the same way that he released the man from demon possession.

They also witnessed the response of the people who were amazed. But read the curse given to Capernaum for their lack of belief in Jesus in Matthew 11:23-24.

We have also been witnesses of the power of Jesus. What is your response?

Amazement does not equal belief. Knowing who Jesus is does not equal belief. Being in church does not equal belief. What is your belief?

Ordinary People

I will make you fishers of men, fishers of men, fishers of men if you follow me.
Remember that song? Little Jimmy even helped us with the motions on Sunday.
We are looking at Jesus, using Mark, and looked at the Mark 1:14-20.
Whew! A lot there.
In Mark, Jesus bursts on the scene proclaiming Good News (the gospel - restoration with God) and the Kingdom of God (now and forever).

Repent, Believe, Discipleship - His call then and now.

James and John, Simon and Andrew were fishing when Jesus called them to follow Him. And they did, immediately.

Rather ordinary people, called not for what they were, but for what they could become through God. Isn't that pretty much what we are? Ordinary people. Are we ready to become extra-ordinary with God?

Tim