Promises for Difficult Days
(Mark 6:45-56)

I. We are never out of the intercession of Christ. (Mark 6:45-46; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25)

II. We are never out of the sight of Christ. (Mark 6:47-48a; Isaiah 43:4; 2 Chronicles 16:9)

III. We are never out of God’s reach. (Mark 48b-50; Job 9:8; Psalm 139:7-10)

IV. We are never out of God’s care. (Mark 6:51-56; Matthew 14:33; 1 Peter 5:6-7)

I Surrender All
(Mark 6:30-44)

I. God has great compassion for people. (Mark 6:30-34; Matthew 11:28; Psalm 23; Lamentations 3:22-23; Colossians 3:12)

II. When God calls, He enables. (Mark 6:35-38; Philippians 4:18)

III. Commit what you have to God and watch Him work. (Mark 6:39-44; Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 3:5-6; 16:3)

Count the Cost
(Mark 6:14-29)

I. Expect misperceptions about Jesus. (Mark 6:14-16; 1 Corinthians 14:33)

II. Expect persecution for confronting sin and the culture. (Mark 6:17-20; Matthew 5:11-12)

III. Expect to pay the price (count the cost) as followers of Jesus. (Mark 6:21-29; Luke 14:26-33)

For further study and application:
What does Luke 14:26-33 tell us about the cost of following Jesus?
Have you counted the cost?

Their Mission/ Our Mission
(Mark 6:7-13)

I. We have authority from Jesus to share the gospel. (Mark 6:7; 2 Corinthians 5:20)

II. We have all we need in Jesus to share the gospel. (Mark 6:8-13; John 14:26; 2 Peter 1:3; Philippians 4:11-13)

III. We are accountable to Jesus to share the gospel. (Mark 6:30; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 1 Peter 5:4)

The Power of Unbelief/ The Power of Belief
(Mark 6:1-6)

The Power of Unbelief
I. Unbelief hides that which is obvious. (Mark 6:2; Luke 6:28-30; John 5:36; 7:15)
II. Unbelief focuses on the irrelevant. (Mark 6:3a; 1 Corinthians 1:18)
III. Unbelief rejects the messenger. (Mark 6:3b-4; 1 Corinthians 1:23; John 15:18)
IV. Unbelief rejects the supernatural. (Mark 6:5-6; Matthew 12:39)

The Power of Belief
I. Belief embraces the obvious truth about Jesus. (1 Corinthians 15:6; John 20:27-29; Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20)
II. Belief eliminates the irrelevant and focuses on Jesus. (2 Peter 1:3; Hebrews 12:2)
III. Belief accepts the supernatural power of Jesus. (John 3:2; 5:36; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
IV. Belief receives the Messenger Himself. (John 14:6)

Right With God & Set on Fire!
(2 Chronicles 7)

I. Right with God (2 Chronicles 7:1-3; John 17:15-19; 1 Peter 1:15-16, Revelation 4:10-11; Psalm 63:1)
A. Are you separated from the world? Do you distance yourself from sin?
B. Do you long to encounter God in worship? Does your heart seek to respond to God’s glory, greatness, and goodness?
C. Are you a faithful witness for Christ? Are you on fire for Jesus?

II. Set on Fire (2 Chronicles 7:14)
A. If my people humble themselves (James 4:6)
B. If my people pray (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
C. If my people seek my face (Jeremiah 29:13)
D. If my people turn from wickedness (Isaiah 59:1-2)

Is your heart aglow?
Are you on fire?
What steps do you need to take to get right with God?

Incomparable Power; Infinite Compassion
(Mark 5:21-43)

I. Jairus appeals to Jesus’ compassionate kindness. (Mark 5:21-24; John 6:37; Matthew 9:34; 14:14)

II. The woman appeals to Jesus’ incomparable power. (Mark 5:25-34; Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:16)

III. Jesus demonstrates the full extent of His incomparable power and compassion. (Mark 5:35-43; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14; Isaiah 42:3; Psalm 62:11-12)

How do you view Jesus?
Which do you need to learn to trust more, His compassionate kindness or His incomparable power?

Divine Deliverance on Display
(Mark 5:1-20; 1 John 3:8)

I. No one is beyond God’s gracious reach. (Mark 5:1-5; Ephesians 1:21; 1 John 4:4; Romans 8:38-39)

II. Jesus has divine authority and power over Satan and demons. (Mark 5:6-13; Matthew 25:41; 1 John 3:8)

III. You must make a choice about Jesus. (Mark 5:14-20; Matthew 28:18-19)

“Who Can This Be, That Even the Wind and the Sea Obey Him!”
(Mark 4:35-41)

I. The Disciples Fear the Storm (Mark 4:35-37)

II. The Disciples Fear Jesus (Mark 4:38-41)

III. Those Who Come to Jesus in Faith Need Not Fear (1 Peter 5:7; Romans 8:38-39; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 Timothy 4:18)

“If Anyone Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear.”
(Mark 4:21-34)

I. Fruitful Hearers Witness Faithfully (Mark 4:21-23; Matthew 5:14-16; John 1:5)
II. Fruitful Hearers Work Expectantly (Mark 4:24-25; 2 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 22:12)
III. Fruitful Hearers Wait Dependently (Mark 4:26-29; Hebrews 4:12; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 3:5-7)
IV. Fruitful Hearers Walk Confidently (Mark 4:30-34; Ephesians 3:20; 1 Corinthians 1:26-29)