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s5e2 Mark 1:1-8

Mark introduces us to John the Baptist and proclaims that Jesus is the Good News sent from God to the world!

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Scripture - Read and Re-read Mark 1:1-8 (read a section or 2 after this reading as well to understand context a little bit)

Observations/Questions - Here are some of our observations and questions we had concerning this text:

Why the OT quote concerning John the Baptist?
He states that the quote is from Isaiah but it is from 2 other OT passages too, why? Is there any significance?
Why delve into John's clothing or eating habits? Significance? Why was John the Baptist this wilderness "wild man"?
Why did John the Baptist baptize? What is the significance of baptism to the Jewish people at the time? What was the call to repentance about?
What is the meaning of water baptism vs the baptism of the Holy Spirit as Mark commented concerning Jesus?

Meaning - major takeaways we have gained from this text (not exclusive - just our notes

God's Son was prophesied
People were ready for him, hungry for a messiah.
Jesus is much more than a prophet - Ezekiel 36:25-27 - came to baptize with the Holy Spirit
Jesus will change everything and does...we are all subject to this Kingdom whether we like it or not.

Application - what does this text mean FOR me not necessarily TO me

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus is a question we should always ask ourselves.
Knowing that God planned Jesus to come rescue me and walk with me makes me want to walk closer to Jesus.
What can we model about Jesus in this passage? Hard to answer for this passage due to its content of proclamation.
How can we uplift Jesus? He is the Son of God, He is the Gospel! Praise God for our Salvation!

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