“From Compassion to Passion” Mark 6:30-10:52

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Date: March 12, 2023 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

“There are none so blind as those who will not see.” While that sounds like a verse from the Bible, it is just a well-used saying from the “Works of Thomas Chalkley,” published in 1713. However, by the time the Lord Jesus finished His first 18 months of ministry, I’m sure He thought about saying it regarding the lack of depth the disciples had about the eternal purpose for His coming.  In fact, Jesus opened the eyes of a blind man who cried out to Him to show them what they needed to do to understand what He had come to do, how, and why. We will explain this further in our next sermon from the gospel of Mark, “From Compassion to Passion.”

“There are none so blind as those who will not see.” While that sounds like a verse from the Bible, it is just a well-used saying from the “Works of Thomas Chalkley,” published in 1713.

However, by the time the Lord Jesus finished His first 18 months of ministry, I’m sure He thought about saying it regarding the lack of depth the disciples had about the eternal purpose for His coming.  In fact, Jesus opened the eyes of a blind man who cried out to Him to show them what they needed to do to understand what He had come to do, how, and why.

We will explain this further in our next sermon from the gospel of Mark, “From Compassion to Passion.”

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Old Testament Reading – Deuteronomy 5:1-22

New Testament Reading – Galatians 3:1-14, 19-25

Jesus began His earthly ministry in an area of Israel known as Galilee. The first words Jesus preached are recorded in Mark 1:15, where He said, “The time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Thousands of people followed Jesus every day – it was as though they had abandoned every other facet of their lives to be where Jesus was, to hear what Jesus said, and to see what Jesus was doing.

When the disciples returned from their first evangelistic crusade, Jesus told them to go to a deserted place for rest.

Jesus continued to show compassion to the people, but He also had to contend with the Jewish Religious Leaders. Mark said Jesus used three events to confront and correct their views regarding three areas.

Jesus used the Pharisee’s request for a sign to illustrate those who are spiritually blind.

Back at Caesarea Philippi, Jesus called His disciples to reveal their personal understanding of Him and His mission, and Peter made the first confession of faith when he said, “Thou art the Christ!” – (The Messiah)

Jesus used His final days of public ministry to reveal the purpose and intent of His coming to earth, for as He revealed Himself unto man, man’s heart was being revealed unto himself and to God.

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