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Mark 8:1-21 I Ryan MacDonald I Hidden In Plain Sight1. Jesus welcomes us to receive his miraculous provision (8:1-10)2. Jesus warns us that we must come to him by faith. (8:11-21) Jesus’ miraculous provision provokes us to examine our faith.

Mark 7:31-37 I Ryan MacDonald I Astonishing Beyond MeasureI. Jesus heals a man who is deaf. (vv.31-35) 1. He takes him aside privately. 2. He gestures and explains what he is doing. 2. Jesus fulfills the promises of God. (vv.36-37) 1. Jesus is God who saves (v.32). 2. Jesus is God who creates (v.37)3. Jesus opens our hearts to hear God’s word. Jesus is astonishing beyond measure.

Mark 7:24-30 I Andrew MurchI. The light of Jesus pierces even the darkest places. (24-25)a. There is nowhere for Jesus to hide. (24)b. Jesus is a magnet for the hurting. (25)II. The mission of Jesus extends to all who come to him. (26-30)a. This woman seems to have forgotten her place. (26-27)b. Her humble faith is met with healing grace. (28-30)Jesus has enough mercy for anybody.

Mark 7:1-23 I Ryan MacDonald I Three Ways to be a HypocriteHypocrisy prevents God from cleansing our sin-stained hearts.Step #1: Judge the wrongdoing of others while refusing to acknowledge Step #2: Pretend to love God so that you will be accepted by others (vv.6-13)Step #3: Neglect dealing with your heart by diverting attention to your actions (vv.14-23)

Mark 6:45-56 I Andrew Murch I Bread and WaterI. Jesus revealed his identity by displaying his divinity. (45-50, 53-56)a. His compassion is unquestionable.b. His power is undeniable.c. His divinity is unmistakable.II. Accepting who Jesus is requires faith. (51-52)In Jesus, God walked among us.

Mark 6:30-44 I Ryan MacDonaldI. Jesus welcomes us into his rest. [vv.30-32]II. Jesus sends us to give away his love [vv.33-37]III. Jesus supplies us with everything we need. [vv.38-44]Jesus fills and sends his people.

Mark 6:14-29 I Andrew Murch I Killing the MessengerI. Killing the messenger won’t stop the Truth.a. There is no neutrality regarding Jesus’ identity. (14-15)b. Faithfulness to God requires boldness in the face of wickedness. (18)c. Rejecting the truth is a haunting prospect. (16-17, 19-20)II. At times, the wicked resist God by killing his servants.a. Sin sinks humanity into unthinkable depravity. (21-22, 24-25, 28-29)b. Sin bankrupts us one dollar at a time. (23, 26-27)Serving the true King comes at a great cost.

Mark 6:7-13 I Andrew Murch I Go TimeI. Jesus gives authority but calls for dependence. (7-9, 13)A. His disciples engage his mission. (7, 13)B. His disciples rely on his provision. (8-9)II. Jesus expands his mission through gospel proclamation. (10-12)A. Jesus is the focus of the mission. (10)B. To reject Jesus is to face judgment. (11)C. The gospel demands a response. (12)Jesus sends his people to extend his mission.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I Andrew Murch I The Family MealI. Division violates the essence of Communion. (17-22) a. Table manners tell a lot about a church. (17-20) b. Every believer has an equal seat at the table. (21-22)II. The Lord’s supper unifies us around the death of Jesus. (23-26) a. The Lord’s Table makes the gospel visible. (23-25) b. The Lord’s supper reveals our hope as tangible. (26)III. At the Lord’s Table, church unity is a necessity. (27-34) a. The warning: don’t approach this thoughtlessly. (27-32) b. The call: receive this in unity. (33-34)The church comes together at the Lord’s Table.

Hebrews 13:17 I Andrew Murch I Church MembershipI. Christians identify locally and obey Godly authority. (13a, d) A. True Christianity plays out in local church community. B. Submission to authority is a Christian’s responsibility.II. Church leaders will account for the souls in their care. (13b, c) A. Leaders face accountability, so they need clarity. B. Ideally, leaders can shoulder their responsibility joyfully.Christians are to submit to leaders who answer to God.