Sermon Outline June 3/4

Fluent in Good News
Good News
Mark 1:1-15

Big Idea: The “good news” is that, in Jesus, the kingdom of God is here. 

Jesus is the king the story was always pointing to.  (vv. 1-8)

Jesus’s identity is revealed in his anointing and testing. (vv. 9-13)

Jesus came to proclaim that God’s reigning is here. (vv. 14-15)

Live It Out… A Daily Discipleship Guide (2rc.tv/LiveItOut)

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Monday | Watch the Bible Project Overview of Mark | Link

The “good news” is that, in Jesus, the kingdom of God is here. What’s different about the questions people ask about Jesus today vs. when Mark was written? What’s the same? How would you describe, in everyday language, who Jesus is? How do you sometimes live like he’s less than he is? Ask Jesus, “What reality about your reign do I need to believe in the circumstances I’m facing today?”

Tuesday | Read Mark 1:1-8 | Link

Jesus is the king the story was always pointing to. Why do you think John’s ministry was so popular? What might have been some of the reasons people were going out to him? Why is John the Baptist so important to the story of Jesus? Why is Jesus so important to the story of God? Ask God, “What reality about your reign do I need to believe in the circumstances I’m facing today?”

Wednesday | Focus on Mark 1:9-13 | Link

Jesus’s identity is revealed in his anointing and testing. List some things you can tell are true of Jesus from these two events. How are those truths “good news” for you today? For our world today? Ask Jesus, “What reality about your reign can I pray for or speak to someone I know today?

Thursday | Read Mark 1:14-15 | Link

Jesus came to proclaim that God’s reign is here. If you’ve studied Genesis, Revelation, Ephesians, or Exodus with us, what does “the time is fulfilled” communicate to you? What are some ways you’ve heard “the Gospel” or “good news” summarized before? How do those compare with the summary that Jesus gives here? Ask God, “What reality about your reign do I need your help to own, and how might you use me to encourage someone else with this same truth?”

Friday | Read Mark 1:1-15 | Link

The “good news” is that, in Jesus, the kingdom of God is here. How has this passage challenged your thinking? How does it impact how you respond to Jesus? Life in his kingdom is available to everyone! Have you stepped into it? Stop now and tell God you want to take that step or thank him for the life you’ve already experienced in him!