Sermon Cloud

INTRODUCTION (Some Final Highlights of “the Gospel according to Mark” - Adapted from Mark by David Garland; NIV Application Commentary): [note: see expanded introduction below] --> Mark 1:1 (the Title of the whole Gospel); --> Mark 16:1-8 (the “Original” ending of Mark; vs9-20 the “Longer” ending); --> Acts 2:22-24 (reflects an Outline of the Gospel of Mark); --> Psalm 22 (Foreshadows the events of Mark 15 & 16); --> 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 (an early Creed also articulated in Mark 16:6-7); --> Recommended Music: “The Life” by Michael Card (2 CDs).  THE END OF THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL: --> Revelation Entrusted: to Two Unlikely Witnesses (vs1-6); --> Revelation Proclaimed: by an Angelic Messenger (vs5-8).  LIVING OUT THE GOSPEL: --> Trust in the Advancing Kingdom of God: with Resurrection Hope; --> Walk in Christ-Centered Discipleship: with Resurrection Power.  EXPANDED INTRODUCTION (Some Final Highlights of “the Gospel according to Mark” - Adapted from Mark by David Garland; NIV Application Commentary):  --> Mark 1:1 (“The beginning of the gospel of about Jesus Christ, the Son of God” is the Title of the whole Gospel; not just the title of the prologue); --> Mark 16:1-8  (the “Original” ending of Mark; vs9-20 the “Longer” ending); --> Acts 2:22-24  (reflects an Outline of the Gospel of Mark); --> Psalm 22 (Foreshadows the events of Mark 15 & 16) [see Ps 22:1-21 “Suffering” (Mk 15:20b-27 “Jesus’ crucifixion”); Ps 22:27 “the Gentiles’ worship” (Mk 15:39 “the Centurion’s confession”); Ps 22:28 “the kingdom of God” (Mk 15:43 “Joseph is looking for the kingdom”); Ps 22:29-30 “Resurrection promised” (Mk 16:6 “Jesus’ Resurrection”); Ps 22:30-31 “Proclamation to God’s people” (Mk 16:7) “Tell the disciples”)]; --> 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 (an early Creed also articulated in Mark 16:6-7) [see 1Co 15:3 “Christ died for our sins” (“you are looking for Jesus … who was crucified” Mk 16:6); 1Co 15:4 “He was buried” (“see the place where they lay him” Mk 16:6); 1Co 15:4 “He was raised on the third day” (“He has risen!  He is not here” Mk 16:6); 1Co 15:5 “He appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve” (“He is going ahead of you … There you will see him…” Mk 16:7).