The Lord’s Supper
(Mark 14:12-26)

I. The Preparations for the Supper (Mark 14:12-16)
A. The Purpose for the Preparations (Mark 14:12; Exodus 12:5; 1 Peter 1:19; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:9; 1 Peter 3:18; Romans 10:13)
B. The Plan for The Preparations (Mark 14:13-16; Luke 22:8; Proverbs 15:3; Hebrews 4:15-16)

II. The Pronouncement at the Supper (Mark 14:17-21; Matthew 26:25; John 13:21-27)

III. The Picture in the Supper (Mark 14:22-26; Ephesians 2:8-9; Isaiah 53:6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 12:2; Revelation 19:11-16)

A Portrait of Extravagant Love
(Mark 14:1-11)

I. The Demonstration of Extravagant Love (Mark 14:3; John 12:1-3; Psalm 118:1)
II. The Criticism of Extravagant Love (Mark 14:4-5; 10-11; John 12:4; Galatians 1:10)
III. The Defense of Extravagant Love (Mark 14:6-9; Matthew 10:42; Colossians 3:23-24; James 4:13-17; 2 Timothy 4:8)

Take Heed, Watch and Pray!
(Mark 13:24-37)

I. Christ’s Coming in the Clouds (Mark 13:24-27)
A. The Sequence (Mark 13:24a)
B. The Setting (Mark 13:24b-25; Isaiah 13:9-13; Joel 2:10-11, 31; Luke 21:25-26)
C. The Sign (Mark 13:26; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-16)
D. The Saints (Mark 13:27; Revelation 7:9-10)

II. Christ’s Comparison (Mark 13:28-30; Mark 11:12-14)

III. Christ’s Confirmation of Certainty (Mark 13:31; Matthew 5:18)

IV. Christ’s Caution (Mark 13:32-37; Luke 21:34-36)

The Time of Tribulation
(Mark 13:14-23)

I. A Warning of a Sign (Mark 13:14a; Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11; Revelation 13:7-8; 11-15)

II. A Warning of Sorrows (Mark 13:14b-18; Zechariah 13:8-9)

III. A Warning of Deception (Mark 13:19-23; John 10:5, 27-29; Romans 8:29-30; 2 Timothy 4:18)

IV. A Promise of Hope (Mark 13:24-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-14; Philippians 3:20-21; Revelation 20:4-6)

Signs of His Return
(Mark 13:1-13)

I. The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2; Matthew 23:27)
II. The Deception of Many (Mark 13:4-6; Matthew 24:3; 1 Peter 3:15)
III. The Devastation of the World (Mark 13:7-8; Matthew 24:7; Revelation 16, 19)
IV. The Distress of Persecution (Mark 13:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:12; 4:17; Acts 4:13)
V. The Deliverance of Believers (Mark 13:13; John 7:7; Romans 8:30, 38-39)

The Lord Looks at the Heart
(Mark 12:38-44)

I. The Caution (Mark 12:38a; Matthew 23:15)
II. The Characterization (Mark 12:38b-40a; Matthew 6:5)
III. The Condemnation (Mark 12:40b; Hebrews 10:29; James 3:1; Matthew 23:13-36)
IV. The Contrast (Mark 12:41-44; Psalm 68:5; 1 Timothy 5:3; Amos 5:24; James 1:27; 1 Corinthians 13:3)
V. The Conclusion (1 Peter 3:3-4; Colossians 3:23; Philippians 2:3-4; Isaiah 1:17; Matthew 6:6; 1 Samuel 16:7)

Son of David, Lord of All
(Mark 12:35-37)

I. The Question (Mark 12:34-35)

II. The Implication (Mark 12:36-37; Psalm 110:1)

III. The Application (Mark 12:37; Philippians 2:9-11)

The Greatest Commandment
(Mark 12:28-34)

I. The Question Asked (Mark 12:28; James 2:10; Matthew 5:20; John 14:6; 1 John 5:12)

II. The Question Answered (Mark 12:29-31; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 26:38; Psalm 42:1-2; 1 John 3:18; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Galatians 5:13-14; Matthew 22:40)

III. The Question Applied (Mark 12:32-34; Galatians 3:24; 1 John 4:19; Ephesians 2:1)

Walking the Way of Jesus (Mark 8:31)

I. Jesus Walked…
A. The Way of Suffering and Sorrow (Philippians 2:6-7; Isaiah 53:3; Hebrews 4:15; Luke 9:51; Job 5:7; Ecclesiastes 2:22-23)
B. The Way of Death and Judgment (Matthew 16:21; Isaiah 53:3; Hebrews 2:14-15; 4:13; Romans 8:1-2; 14:10-12)
C. The Way of Resurrection and Life (Luke 24:1-7; John 11:25-26; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Romans 8:11; Acts 2:24)

II. Jesus Walks with Us…
A. The Way of Suffering and Sorrow (Isaiah 43:2)
B. The Way of Death and Judgment (Psalm 23:4; 116:15; Hebrews 9:27)
C. The Way of Resurrection and Life (Romans 8:11; Job 23:10; John 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:14)

III. Will You Walk with Him…
A. The Way of Suffering and Sorrow (1 Peter 4:12-13)
B. The Way of Death and Judgment (Mark 8:34-37; Romans 6:5-6)
C. The Way of Resurrection and Life (Philippians 3:8-11)

Dr. Michael Yousseff in his new book Hope for This Present Crisis, sounds the alarm: “This is our present crisis—not an external threat from terrorists or warlike nations or a viral pandemic, but a decline of faith, truth, and morality. It is hollowing out our society from within.”

Dr. Youssef explains how Critical Theory and “woke” strategies have led many to reject absolute truth and biblical morality. To this threat he offers a seven-step response:

1. Remember the truth: stand firm for biblical morality on a foundation of “irrefutable evidence.”
2. Restore the soul: seek the approval of God over others.
3. Revitalize the family: pray fervently for our children and raise them to know and love God’s word.
4. Reestablish the classroom: care for public school teachers, know what our children are being taught, and consider Christian schools or homeschooling where necessary.
5. Respect our freedoms: know our rights, defend the rights of others, and pray for boldness.
6. Reform our society: seek moral and spiritual purity for ourselves while praying for our nation and sharing the gospel with all people.
7. Revive the church: demonstrate the forgiving love of Jesus at all times as we “put on the whole armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11) and seek opportunities to share our spiritual gifts.

May we commit to these steps and may we see revival in our homes and in our land!!